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Letter from the Editor: Edition 09
Edition 09
25. Jun 20250 Kommentare
Letter from the Editor: Edition 09
Will Schwing BR Editor in Chief Years ago, I studied reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa. What struck me most wasn’t the architecture of political reform or even the headlines that...
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Timeline: The veterinary midlevel movement
Edition 09
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25. Jun 20251 Kommentar
Timeline: The veterinary midlevel movement
Here’s a timeline highlighting key milestones in the development of the veterinary midlevel practitioner movement, focusing specifically on the veterinary professional associate (VPA) role. Summer 2009Early discussions about midlevel roles...
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What’s in a name? Why some advocates reject the ‘midlevel’ label
Edition 09
Practice
25. Jun 20251 Kommentar
What’s in a name? Why some advocates reject the ‘midlevel’ label
What’s in a name? In veterinary medicine, more than you might think. As the profession explores a new provider role for providing care, the title “veterinary professional associate” has gained...
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VPAs don’t fix the real challenges in our workforce—they create new ones
Edition 09
Practice
25. Jun 20252 Kommentare
VPAs don’t fix the real challenges in our workforce—they create new ones
Colorado’s Proposition 129 battle exposed critical gaps in how we address access to veterinary care. A veterinarian-legislator who led the opposition shares the evidence-based alternatives that are already making a...
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A widening gap in pet care: Could VPAs build a bridge?
Edition 09
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25. Jun 20251 Kommentar
A widening gap in pet care: Could VPAs build a bridge?
Citing financial barriers, a growing number of pet owners are either declining veterinary care or avoiding it altogether. Dr. Jules Benson, chair of the Veterinary Innovation Council board, sees the...
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