Ethos Updates

At Veterinary Specialty Hospital San Diego, lifesaving care depends on more than advanced medicine; it depends on access. 

ARISE in Queen Creek, Arizona, has established a blood donor program led by Amber Eggers, CVT, VTS (ECC), alongside Jenna Leicester, CVT, with medical oversight from Dr. Edward Baker.

Match Day is a defining moment for veterinary students, interns, mentors, and training programs across North America.

Veterinary social workers help families steady themselves, ask questions they may not know how to form, and feel able to move forward during an overwhelming day. 

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re honoring women across our hospital network whose leadership reflects mentorship, advanced training, and meaningful career growth.

National Pet Dental Health Month provides an opportunity to reflect on how advances in veterinary dentistry are shaping patient care, particularly when conditions are identified and addressed early.

SAVES in Asheville, North Carolina, launched its blood donor program in December 2024, and in just under a year, the program has grown into something truly impactful for both the hospital and the surrounding community. 

Our manuscript introducing the ASCEND (Advancing Skills, Competency, and Education in Nursing Development) framework has been published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) is revolutionizing veterinary care with its new PET/CT scanner, a technology that not only reveals what’s happening in the body but also how the body is functioning at a cellular level.

Every day, veterinary blood donors help save the lives of dogs and cats in critical need. While blood banking often happens quietly behind the scenes, there is no substitute for the lifesaving impact these programs provide.

As the canine companion of Buddhist monks on a long-distance Walk for Peace across the United States, Aloka has become a symbol of compassion, connection, and nonviolence. His presence on the journey has touched countless people along the route. 

As veterinarians, we are drawn to and stay engaged with this profession because we desire to improve animal health and make a difference in the lives of the pets and pet parents we serve.