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Author: Christpina

Bridging Biomechanics and Diagnostics to Enhance Canine Patients’ Exams, Treatment, and Recovery

Limb propulsion in quadrupeds differs significantly from the bipedal locomotion more familiar to us. Analyzing the kinematics of canine movement offers valuable insight into the mechanics of mobility, highlighting both vulnerabilities and strategies for restoring function. From a bipedal perspective, it may seem surprising that cruciate ligament injuries are more prevalent in dogs than in humans. Based solely on weight distribution, one might expect humans— bearing full body weight on just two limbs— to …

Succeeding in the CVMA CVA Program

The CVMA’s Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) program was established to provide veterinary practitioners with more qualified, professional, and productive employees in traditional entry-level positions of the veterinary support staff. In addition to being offered to individual veterinary assistants, the program is also offered to high schools, regional occupational programs, and technical colleges in partnership with veterinarians and RVTs, who serve as mentors and program advisors.

New CVMA Member Benefit: Sabadoodle’s 90-Day Money Mentorship Program

Are you a recent veterinary graduate who feels helpless when it comes to money? You didn’t choose veterinary medicine for the money. You chose this path to serve pets. But those student loans are creating constant stress. While you achieved something incredibly difficult in earning your DVM, you might feel lost when it comes to your own financial health. You’re not alone, and you’re not “bad with money.” You don’t have to choose between veterinary medicine and your financial goals!

CVMA Voices Concern Over Scope of Practice Expansion in Stakeholder Meeting

As the CVMA has previously reported, CVMA-opposed bill SB 687 (Ochoa Bogh) was held in the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee earlier this year. SB 687 would allow human chiropractors to directly diagnose and treat animal patients without any veterinarian supervision and at their own place of business, instead of at a registered veterinary premises as the law currently allows. In lieu of advancing the bill, the author was offered an informational hearing so that Senators on the committee could learn more about the complex issue.

CVMA Honors Assemblymember Ash Kalra with the 2025 Legislator of the Year Award

The CVMA is pleased to have presented Assemblymember Ash Kalra with the 2025 Legislator of the Year Award last Wednesday, August 20. This award honors legislators demonstrating an understanding of and appreciation for the unique complexities of the veterinary medical profession and who celebrate the positive contributions of the veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, researchers, veterinary students, and veterinary medical faculty in our state.

Breathe Easy: Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires have become a frequent and heartbreaking reality in California. As of May 6, 2025, Cal Fire reports 63,677 acres burned and 16,251 structures destroyed by 1,292 fires this year alone. Many Californians have and will continue to face evacuation and loss, making this an increasingly challenging problem.

Veterinarian Liability for Negligent Referrals

California veterinarians face complex legal challenges in their everyday practices. One such area concerns referring clients to the care of another veterinarian. This article explores the legal framework governing referrals for California veterinarians and potential sources of liability.

My Don Low Experience

Many of us practicing in areas without immediate access to specialists understand the challenge of navigating complex neurology cases with limited resources. At my home hospital in Oakdale, the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” we’ve even coined a term for it: “cowboy medicine.”

While we rely on our best judgment and provide high-quality care, the desire for more advanced knowledge always lingers. The Don Low Fellowship is designed to empower lifelong learners like us, equipping us to confidently manage challenging cases or prepare them effectively for specialist referral.

RVTs Provide Crucial Instruction and Mentorship to Veterinary Students at WesternU

At the Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Veterinary Medicine (WesternU), registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) provide essential instruction and guidance to the veterinary students, working alongside them almost every day for their four years in the program.

CVMA Seeks Members to Serve on First-Ever Education Committee

The CVMA is forming a new Education Committee, and we’re looking for members passionate about continuing education to get involved! This committee will play a key role in shaping and supporting our continuing education (CE) programs year-round. By contributing your expertise, you’ll help ensure our CE offerings stay current, high-quality, and impactful—empowering veterinary professionals in their ongoing career growth.

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