News
2026-08-05
01:00 min
What would you like to see on CommuniVET this fall? We would love your ideas! Whether it's specific educational topics, webinar ideas, case studies, clinical tools, new content formats, or any other suggestions, let us know what would be most valuable to you. Take our one-question survey and help us build content that meets your needs! This survey is powered by:
2026-06-25
01:00 min
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....
2026-06-03
01:00 min
CommuniVET
🐾 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...
2026-02-10
02:00 min
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...
2025-12-16
8:00 min
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...
2025-12-16
02:30 min
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,...
2025-12-15
01:30 min
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...
2025-10-22
05:35 min
Content presented by Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, CYT
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...
2025-09-15
04:00 min
Ear infections were the most common condition reported by pet owners in dogs, as per the 2024 Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) Pet Owner Survey1. Most medicated ear treatments often require daily at-home applications, which can be stressful for pets, difficult for owners, and may compromise compliance. Today, veterinarians in Canada have another option: Simplera®, Vetoquinol’s long-acting otic solution.One dose. One visit. Another reason to smile! Simplera® is an effective single-dose...