CommuniVETTM is pleased to highlight a major new clinical resource for veterinary professionals: Clinical Echocardiography in Dogs and Cats (Edra Publishing), edited and co-authored by board-certified specialists in veterinary cardiology Dr. Serena Crosara and Dr. Sonja Fonfara. With clear descriptions and a practical emphasis, the book is intended to serve as both a structured learning resource and a consultation tool. It is divided into two main parts. The first part consists of two sections...

Echinococcus multilocularis (E. multi) is an expanding zoonotic risk across Canada. Previously confined to wild canids in remote areas, E. multi is now becoming established across the country.¹⁻³ This spread increases the risk of the parasites moving from wildlife to domestic dogs, creating a direct zoonotic threat in the backyards and parks where your clients frequent with their dogs. Intestinal infections in dogs are usually asymptomatic, and routine fecal flotations are unreliable for...

Enhance your clinical expertise with VetLearningCentral.com, a paid continuing education platform designed for veterinary professionals who want to deepen their knowledge in specialized areas. Explore a library of RACE-accredited* webcasts presented by leading North American veterinary specialists. Our courses cover a wide range of specialized clinical topics, including surgery, emergency and critical care, behaviour, dentistry, ophthalmology, exotic animal medicine, and blood transfusion....

🐾 In celebration of CommuniVET's 10th anniversary, we're excited to introduce our veterinary companions, Dr. Paws and Dr. Tail, who will be making regular appearances across our social media channels. Our new friendly CommuniVET experts will bring you fun, engaging and informative short "Did You Know?" videos created specifically for veterinary professionals.Stay tuned for interesting pet health facts! To follow Dr. Paws and Dr. Tail, visit our Facebook and LinkedIn pages. All video...

10 years of commitment, 10 years of shared knowledge, and this is only the beginning. For the past 10 years, CommuniVET.com has brought the veterinary community together around a shared goal: supporting continuing education, fostering knowledge sharing, and accompanying teams as veterinary practice evolves across Canada. Behind the platform is a dedicated team working every day with our contributors and partners, driven by passion to bring you relevant and important content. Our mission is...

Every day in veterinary clinics, inspiring stories unfold — animals who, thanks to the care and compassion of a dedicated team, are given a second chance. At CommuniVET™, we want to shine a light on these special moments! ✨ CommuniVET™ selected three rescue story from submitted by our members as part of our Pet rescue story contest. Enjoy these heartwarming tales, the kind that remind you why you chose this wonderful profession.💙 Elli's incredible rescue story When Elli first arrived...

For 20 years, Veterinarians Without Borders North America / Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) has mobilized Canadian veterinary professionals to advance a simple truth: when animals thrive, people and ecosystems thrive too.Working across 13 countries and four continents, VWB/VSF strengthens animal-health systems, supports sustainable livelihoods, and promotes environmental resilience through a One Health approach that recognizes the interconnection between animals,...

Every day, veterinary teams make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals, people, and the communities where we work and live. One way to be intentional about remembering the good we are fulfilling is to give back with skills, time, or support. Community Veterinary Outreach (CVO) is one way to make a meaningful difference across Canada. CVO is a national charity supporting 11 regions in Canada, providing veterinary care AND human health care to those experiencing homelessness. How does...

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, known to you as our Thrive! contributor, is deeply passionate about veterinary medicine and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to helping animals. In this brief interview, Marie shares what inspired her to write A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian. She discusses the misconceptions about veterinary medicine, the gap between client perceptions and reality, and the paradox of compassionate work and its impact on veterinary...