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Asheville Veterinary Associates West saves rescue kitten with life-threatening tumor
COMMUNITY
When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville this year, it destroyed our city. However, our team at Asheville Veterinary Associates West remained determined to be there for our community.
New offerings for new DVM graduates
CAREERS
At NVA, supporting the success of new veterinarians is mission-critical. As the future of vet med, our priority is to nurture their growth and empower them with resources to practice their best medicine.
Woodlake Animal Hospital saves dog thrown by Oklahoma tornado
COMMUNITY
After severe tornados struck Oklahoma this year, the Woodlake Animal Hospital team stepped in to help their local community. They provided medical aid, gathered food and supplies, and housed several animals displaced during the storms.
Midwest Animal Hospital rescues 97 animals after a fire engulfs a local shelter
COMMUNITY
On a cold evening in late January, Dr. Ashley Sawa was on duty at Midwest Animal Hospital when she received a distressing call. A fire had broken out in the laundry room of the People's Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.), a local animal shelter near Orland Park, Illinois, that often turned to Midwest for veterinary care.
Dr. Marisa Gennace joins Ukrainian veterinarians on the front lines to care for animals injured by the war
COMMUNITY
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Dr. Marisa Gennace has closely followed the war’s impact on animals. With so many abandoned and wounded patients, Ukrainian veterinarians face immense obstacles with scarce resources. Still, they remain determined to deliver the best possible care with what little they have. This resilient spirit inspired Dr. Gennace to join them on the front lines.
How my NVA externships inspired me to start my career here in this community
CAREERS
This spring, I’ll earn my DVM from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine. As graduation approaches, I find myself reflecting on the individuals and experiences that prepared me to succeed as a practicing veterinarian. The doctors and teams I encountered through NVA’s General Practice Externship Program played a significant role in that.
How do you help pet parents cope with loss? Advice for new DVMs from NVA General Practice Mentors
CARE
In honor of World Pet Memorial Day, we asked NVA GP Mentors to share advice on how they help pet parents grieve the loss of a pet, by reflecting on their own personal experience.
How can new vets excel in dentistry? Bite-sized wisdom from NVA’s General Practice Mentors
CARE
Success in dentistry leads to loving it. I help new DVMs build their confidence by teching good techniques, emphasizing the correct tools, and encouraging strong relationships with support staff. These opportunitites reveal the positive impacts and motivate DVMs to expand their skills.