Veterinary Information Network

05/31/2026

Lectures at conferences not only give speakers a chance to talk on subjects they are passionate about, but also a place for them to learn from others as well.

Find out what lessons these three speakers took away from lectures they attended at last year's European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.

What have you learned from a conference talk that stays with you to this day?

05/30/2026

This presentation highlights three specific neuromuscular diseases in adult horses that occur due to vitamin E deficiency and describes what we need to know as equine practitioners to help our patients. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13225873&f5=1

05/30/2026

Erdman Animal Hospital was scheduled to close in late May. Then along came a puppy who needs a booster shot in June. Now the clinic owner, Dr. Lance Keil, is shifting his retirement plan.

Long-time owner to continue practicing a few days a month

05/29/2026

What's on your agenda for professional development in June? If you're heading to any of these conferences, don't miss a chance to hang out with your VIN family in person! Not attending this year? Explore the great line-up of proceedings presentations in the VIN Library — you may discover the next conference you want to attend! https://www.vin.com/members/library

05/28/2026

During their chat at last year's EVECC, Drs. Kris Gommeren, Robert Pope, and Soren Boysen addressed the lessons they want audience members to take away from their talks.

Each gave valuable advice, including doing one thing in your life that makes a difference, bringing the community back down to Earth, and together, and POCUS to live, live to POCUS.

If you were at European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society last year, do you have anything to add?

05/28/2026

Textbook piracy, a persistent problem in veterinary medicine, could be on the rise, as cash-strapped students try to save money.

Authors warn students of security, accuracy risks

05/27/2026

Thyroid dysfunction significantly affects cardiovascular stability, metabolic rate, and anesthetic drug responses. Failure to account for these changes can increase the risk of perioperative complications such as arrhythmias, hypotension, delayed recovery, or inadequate analgesia. Appropriate anesthetic planning and monitoring help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13083987&f5=1

05/27/2026

When you enjoy your learning to be case-based, maximally inter-active and in a safe environment, VIN's LIVE Cage-side rounds have got you covered! Listen to a fellow VIN member presenting a case and everyone chipping in its management, under the guidance of board-certified specialists - learning and teaching the way it was meant to be! https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13230117&f5=1

05/24/2026

VIN offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.

Responses to calls and emails may take a bit longer than usual.

Thanks in advance for your patience!

05/23/2026

California’s new signing bonus rules interpreted for veterinarians.

Understanding the details can help veterinarians, whether in or out of the state