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Veterinary Education & Careers

Professional education, training, and career development in the veterinary field. Articles in this hub cater to veterinary professionals (and aspiring ones), covering resources and tips for learning and growth. Topics include continuing education on new technologies (like understanding AI basics for vets), guides for veterinary students or recent graduates (e.g. what to know about vet school, or roles of veterinary technicians and assistants), and advice on career paths and avoiding burnout.

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Veterinary Education & Careers

Product Codes and Identification for Monocryl Sutures

Learn how MONOCRYL™ suture product codes map to size, needle, color, length, and pack count—plus where to verify SKUs, how to choose the right configuration for tissue and technique, and ordering tips for accurate, consistent procurement in veterinary and surgical settings.

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Carprofen: Uses, Benefits, and Safety in Veterinary Medicine

Carprofen is a veterinary NSAID used mainly in dogs to relieve pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis, injury, or surgery. Available as tablets, chews, or injection, it’s generally well tolerated but requires veterinary guidance and periodic bloodwork to monitor liver and kidney health.

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Understanding Monocryl Suture in Veterinary Medicine

Monocryl (poliglecaprone 25) is an absorbable monofilament suture widely used in veterinary soft-tissue surgery. It glides smoothly, triggers minimal tissue reaction, loses most strength in 1–2 weeks, and fully absorbs by ~90–120 days—ideal for fast-healing closures.

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Veterinary Education & Careers

Unpacking the Vet Tech Salary: What to Expect, Who Earns More, and How to Grow

What vet techs earn depends on location, role, and credentials. This guide explains typical pay ranges, who earns more, and practical ways to grow your income and career.

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Veterinarian Salary: How Much Do Vets and Vet Techs Make?

A clear, up-to-date overview of veterinarian and vet tech pay: current medians, ranges, factors that influence earnings (location, specialization, experience), metro vs. non-metro differences, and 10-year job outlook—plus a quick comparison chart for Vets vs. Vet Techs.

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What Is a Vet Tech? Career Guide to Veterinary Technicians

Curious about veterinary technicians? This guide covers what vet techs do, where they work, required education and VTNE credentialing, salary and job outlook, how they differ from technologists and assistants, and paths to specialize or advance.

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Veterinary Practice Management

Veterinary Burnout: Causes, Warning Signs & Prevention

Veterinary burnout is rising across roles—from doctors to techs and CSRs. Learn the warning signs, root causes, how it overlaps with compassion fatigue, and practical prevention strategies for individuals and clinic leaders to build a healthier, more sustainable practice.

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Veterinary Practice Management

More Than a Paycheck: Building a Magnetic Culture to Retain Top Veterinary Talent

Salary matters—but culture retains. Build a veterinary workplace with tech that frees clinicians, clear growth paths. Empower teams to practice at the top of their license, invest in learning, and protect mental health to reduce turnover.

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Vet Tech Week: Celebrating Veterinary Technicians’ Impact

Celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week this October with meaningful, personalized recognition. From budget-friendly thank-yous to CE perks and social spotlights, here’s how to honor the vet techs who power great patient care—all year long.

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Interesting Facts About Veterinarians: Surprising Insights

From ancient roots to modern specialties, veterinarians do far more than care for pets—they protect public health, advance research, and support animal welfare. Here are surprising facts that spotlight the scope, training, and impact of the profession.

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Aspiring Veterinarian Education: FAQs and Answers

Thinking about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech (also known as a vet nurse), or vet assistant? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions people have when considering a career in veterinary medicine. What is the difference between a vet tech and a vet assistant? Veterinary technicians (vet techs)

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AI Crash Course for Veterinarians: Part 4 of 4

Part 4: Where to be careful with AI in VetMed—why triage needs research-backed models, why LLMs shouldn’t do drug math, and how to adopt tools responsibly with safety and transparency first.

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AI Crash Course for Veterinarians: Part 3 of 4

Part 3: A practical vet’s guide to where AI shines (language tasks) vs. where risk rises (coding, extraction, differentials), why record-level Q&A is early, and how to critically evaluate tools.

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AI Crash Course for Veterinarians: Part 2 of 4

Part 2: A vet-friendly dive into neural networks and transformers—what they do, where they help (records, research, client comms), their limits, and how to evaluate accuracy responsibly.

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AI Crash Course for Veterinarians: Part 1 of 4

A veterinarian-friendly intro to AI and transformers—what they are, why now, and where they already help in VetMed (diagnostics, documentation, client comms)—plus what’s coming next.