News Now & CVMA

Call for First Year Veterinarian Writers

The California Veterinarian is looking for a recent veterinary school graduate to document their first year of practice! The first-year veterinarian should have good writing skills, be able to write six 500-word articles over the course of a year, and plan to practice in California. Interested new grads can email Taryn DeOilers, the CVMA’s publications manager, at tdeoilers@cvma.net for more information.

We’re Searching for Practitioners in Unique Professions!

Do you work in an interesting or unusual field? The CVMA would like to highlight the wide variety of practice types in the veterinary profession. We are looking to publish short articles written by veterinary professionals who have unique perspectives and experiences. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Taryn DeOilers at tdeoilers@cvma.net. All material is published at our discretion and we reserve the right to edit all submissions for clarity and length with the author’s consent.

New CVMA Member Benefit: Mentorship for New Grads

The CVMA is offering a new member benefit for new veterinary grads: MentorVet. This benefit provides an exclusive discount on mentoring services. Interested new grads should sign up by September 10, 2023 for the next session. See page 39 for more details.

Upcoming Mentor Moment Sessions for Veterinary Students and New Grads

Join us for our free online Mentor Moment presentations led by CVMA member veterinarians eager to share their real-world experiences and advice. These presentations are interactive and include time for you to ask your burning questions!

Accentuate the Positive: Starting Your Veterinary Career on an Optimistic Note

September 11, 2023 | 5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Adventures in Shelter Medicine

October 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

For more information and to register, click on Student Events under the Resources tab at cvma.net.

National Disaster Preparedness Month Is This September

Each September, National Disaster Preparedness Month is recognized to promote disaster planning across communities. Please visit ready.gov to make a plan and be prepared in the case of a disaster.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023