1. Need a job? Talk to the animals
The nation’s heartland is calling, and it desperately needs vets to take care of the animals that put dinner on your table
According to an article from CNMoney.com.,April 11, 2008, The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase of 22,000 veterinary jobs nationwide through 2016, a 35% jump from 62,000 vets in 2006. The Bureau also expects a surge of 29,000 veterinary technician jobs, a 41% jump from 71,000 technicians in 2006. The technicians serve as assistants to vets, just as nurses assist physicians in the healthcare profession.
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2. AVMA Launches Animal Welfare Web
To help veterinarians and the general public understand the complexity and passion behind animal welfare issues, the AVMA has launched its first web section devoted entirely to animal welfare information. To view story, click here.
3. Photo Contest Winners!
The CVMA’s Annual Pet Photo Contest took place in May in honor of National Pet Week. This year both the winning photo and the second place photo were submitted by technicians at Beckett & Associates Veterinary Services in Glastonbury.
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4. Winners of CVMA 2008 Awards
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to announce its Award Winners for 2008. Congratulations to the following individuals for who have made a difference to the veterinary profession and animals of Connecticut.
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5. Nominate fellow veterinarians and veterinary staff members for the 2009 CVMA Awards. Nominations must be made by member veterinarians. To learn more, click here.
6. August 13, 2008: Horse in Florida Diagnosed with Equine Piroplasmosis, an animal disease that the U.S. has been considered free of since 1988. Click here for more information.
