LIVE UPDATES
Close Communication, Teamwork Important in Preventing SSIs
By Paul Basilio, December 10, 2025
With up to 37% of horses getting a surgical site infection (SSIs) after colic surgery, post-surgical management is crucial, according to Jesse Tyma, DVM, DACVS-LA, a veterinarian at Rhinebeck Equine in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
“In the early postoperative period following repeat celiotomy, that risk jumps to 87%,” said Dr. Tyma during a presentation at the 71st Annual AAEP Convention in Denver.
Top Issues for New Veterinarians Looking for a Job
By Marie Rosenthal, MS, December 8, 2025
It might surprise practice owners to know that informal surveys conducted by practice owner Christine Staten, DVM, indicate that salary is not necessarily the most important factor for new veterinary school graduates seeking a position.
Of course, that doesn’t mean salary isn’t substantial—it is—but today’s graduates are also looking for fulfillment in their career choices. In fact, she said, the #1 thing is mentorship.
Measuring and Minimizing Moral Distress
By Paul Basilio, December 8, 2025
Veterinary medicine is rife with ethical dilemmas, and equine practice often presents unique challenges that can increase the risks for career dissatisfaction and professional burnout due to moral distress. At a time when veterinarians are increasingly leaving practice due to long hours, compassion fatigue, and other factors, recognizing the causes of moral distress and understanding the tools to minimize its impact are critical to the future of the field.