PETVET TOP 10
SEE HOW MANY YOU CAN DO!
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Download the AAHA community care guidelines for small animal practice.

Veterinary teams want to be able to help every pet that comes through the door, but they’re often constrained by factors out of their control. Community care is a creative way of thinking about health care access that mobilizes all available resources in a community. www.aaha.org

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Join (or start) a
Cookbook club.

Cookbook clubs, or groups where each person cooks a recipe from a particular cookbook and then brings it to a potluck-like meeting, are taking off. All you need is a space to gather and people who love to cook!

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Offer your clients an innovative alternative to traditional ash with parting stone.
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Parting Stone’s solidification service transforms ashes into beautiful stones, providing a meaningful way to keep beloved companions close without the discomfort of ashes or an urn. partingstone.com
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Apply for
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indevets general practitioner rotating mentorship program.

Currently enrolling new mentors and mentees across the country, the program is designed to give mentees hands-on experience by rotating through different hospitals and gaining exposure to a variety of clinical settings. www.indevets.com/mentorship-program

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Plan a Valentine’s Day virtual date night.
With long-distance relationships continuing to thrive in a digital world, more couples are opting for virtual date nights. From VR experiences to Netflix parties, technology is helping couples celebrate even when they’re far apart.
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Become an advocate, supporter or active contributor to the CVPA.
The Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associate (CVPA) is a nonprofit organization born from the need to expand the roles of veterinary professionals to better serve our animal companions and all stakeholders. www.cvpa.vet

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The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life book cover
Read The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life
In this heartwarming philosophical meditation on how to live a fulfilling life, philosopher Mark Rowlands shows us how we can do better simply by listening to the unspoken wisdom our dogs reveal to us every day of their happy, uncomplicated lives.
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Celebrate international Tripawd awareness day.
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March 3rd, or “Triday,” is devoted to showcasing the excellent quality of life that animal amputees can enjoy, as well as recognizes the incredible efforts of all pet parents, veterinarians, vet techs, oncologists and rehab therapists who help Tripawds love life on three legs. triday.pet
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Boost your mobility with gentle movement workouts.
There’s a collective understanding about the importance of gentle movement for healthy aging, so dedicating time to more low-impact (but not necessarily easy) workouts, like Pilates, restorative yoga and low-impact cycling, is key to preventing disability as you get older.
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attend the 97th annual
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Western Veterinary Conference in las vegas.

Game on and embark on a CE adventure, connect with peers and discover the future of veterinary medicine at WVC 2025, taking place March 2nd-5th. www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-conference
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