Veterinary Practice News Canada
September 17, 2026
New in-clinic test aims to improve cardiac assessment in dogs and cats
New in-clinic test aims to improve cardiac assessment in dogs and cats
The test, which can be done during a patient visit, can help veterinarians identify subclinical heart disease in cats, support preoperative evaluations, and assess the likelihood of clinically relevant cardiac changes in healthy small- and medium-breed dogs with heart murmurs.
 
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$168,000 grant supports vet tech program
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology says the funding will help reduce financial pressures associated with unpaid placements.
 
 
New work platform for veterinarians launches in Canada
The platform will allow veterinary hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area to post and fill open shifts. Veterinarians and RVTs can search for locum shifts that fit their schedules and preferred locations.
 
 
Renting lasers to geriatric pet owners can boost compliance
Let’s look into a rental program that does not replace in-hospital services; rather, one that creates a continuum, from intensive care in the clinic to maintenance and ongoing support at home.
 
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Turning transactions into moments of care
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