NAVC has unveiled “Off the Grid” as the theme for VMX 2027, encouraging veterinary professionals to disconnect from daily demands and reconnect with learning, networking and professional growth. Registration is now open for the conference, which returns to Orlando Jan. 16-20.
The AI-powered veterinary workflow platform will be integrated into clinical training and teaching hospital environments, giving veterinary students hands-on experience with technology increasingly used in practice.
Veterinary students and animal health professionals pursuing continuing education can now apply for one of four $1,000 scholarships through Paw Prosper’s expanded 2026 scholarship program. Applications are open through Aug. 31.
The Feline Veterinary Medical Association and EveryCat Health Foundation have named two veterinary students as recipients of their 2026 scholarships supporting careers in feline clinical practice and feline-focused research. The awards reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen the pipeline of veterinarians dedicated to feline health and wellbeing.
The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA) has announced its 2026 Annual Conference, highlighting expanded hands-on workshops, feline-focused continuing education, and networking opportunities for veterinary professionals dedicated to feline medicine.
Viticus Group Director of Conference Education Kimberly Keating has been honored with the 2026 PCMA Visionary Award for Experience Design of the Year, recognizing her work advancing immersive and engaging veterinary continuing education experiences.
Viticus Group, the nonprofit organization behind WVC, announced the launch of KNACK Tracks at the inaugural WVC Nashville conference, taking place Aug. 15–18 at Music City Center. Designed as an elevated continuing education experience, KNACK Tracks combines small-group instruction, hands-on learning, and assessment-based training to help veterinary professionals build practical clinical skills with immediate real-world application.
Oklahoma State University has appointed longtime mixed animal practitioner Dr. Richard Prather as dean of its College of Veterinary Medicine, as the program prepares for a major hospital expansion.
A $5 million gift from IDEXX founder David Evans Shaw will establish a new institute focused on the intersection of environmental and human health.
Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and East Tennessee Clinical Research have signed a licensing agreement to support development of new treatments for drug-resistant canine hookworms.