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This session will discuss facilitating equine anesthesia in the private practice and outline an anesthetic period from pre-anesthesia to recovery. Drug protocols, CRIs, and monitoring and recovery techniques will be included. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12882106&f5=1
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In this VIN Weekly update video, VINnie goes off-leash to explore some highlights from the new VIN This Week newsletter (it has some great guidance for getting help with a tough case!) and the VIN News Service. Sniff around the Front Page any time to catch up with what's happening on VIN.
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Maximize the effectiveness of electronic prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to minimize risk and optimize patient care. Learn how to stay informed about evolving regulations to meet your legal, clinical, and ethical responsibilities.
Link to the course: https://www.vin.com/course/12933655
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
What's the best thing to happen to you today? Dr. Trae Cutchin invited fellow veterinarians on an online forum to find and share the good in even their lousiest days. An instant hit, the "best thing" conversation is still active more than 12 years later. https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12959772
Sunny thinking rose from a dark period
Veterinarian's invitation to share 'best thing' remains a hit 12 years later
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November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Join Virtual Veterinary Interns and other VINners as they present a challenging internal medicine or endocrine case. Practice your case presentation and problem-solving skills in a safe environment. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12884958&f5=1
November 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We all know that hay is important to rabbits and herbivorous companion rodents, but understanding WHY it is so important makes all the difference. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12871330&f5=1
November 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Feast your eyes and ears on the new VIN Weekly update. VINnie is here to share highlights from the latest VIN This Week newsletter and the VIN News Service. Dig into the Front Page any time for a closer look at what's happening on VIN.
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Proposed veterinary program in Indiana runs afoul of new accreditation rules. https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12958975
Hanover College suspends effort to open veterinary school
Accreditor's new limits on distance learning stymie hybrid program
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November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Join to gain critical knowledge about best practices for controlled substances. Learn how to enhance security protocols to prevent prescription drug misuse and diversion, while ensuring your patients receive safe care.
Link to attend the CE course: https://www.vin.com/course/12933655
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chornobyl.
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12949940
Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chornobyl
Researchers probe radiation's effect on animals following nuclear disasters
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November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Join Drs Clifford and Bergman to review the latest and greatest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of dogs and cats with lymphoma. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12871281&f5=1
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Learn how to develop a systematic approach to imaging cases. Join the Virtual Veterinary Interns as they and other VINners present a current challenging radiology case in a safe learning environment. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12890763&f5=1
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join Virtual Veterinary Interns as they and other VINners present a current challenging neurology case. Practice your case presentation and problem-solving skills in a safe environment. All VIN members are welcome to participate. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12884892&f5=1
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Are you making the most of your VIN membership? Want to learn pro tips and tricks that can help you use VIN more efficiently? Bring your questions to the How to use VIN Rounds sessions on the first 3 Wednesdays of every month at 9:30 PM EST.
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Get a practical overview of the diagnosis and management of electrical injuries in dogs and cats, from common presentations involving chewed electrical cords to less frequent but severe high-voltage injuries. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12871279&f5=1
November 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Pick up some clinical pearls, learn about the natural history and unique anatomy of the betta fish, and discuss a clinical approach for care, management, and treatment. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12871278&f5=1
November 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
VINnie is in the house with a new VIN Weekly update!

Before he heads back outside to take care of his 'other' business, he's got a quick look at some highlights from the VIN This Week newsletter and the VIN News Service.
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Stay compliant and informed! This course dives deep into federal controlled substance laws to help you understand the regulations, avoid pitfalls, and ensure your practice operates within legal guidelines.
Link to attend the CE course: https://www.vin.com/course/12933655
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
How necessary is the cone of shame? Find answers in this VIN News article: https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12939806
How necessary is the 'cone of shame'?
Veterinarians consider the pet owner's view of Elizabethan collars and alternatives
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Join this session to review the practical application of regional and local blocks in common surgical procedures, discuss strategies to minimize opioid use, and explore the physiological and behavioral benefits of multimodal analgesia. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12869240&f5=1
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
These live interactive rounds sessions will focus on specific aspects of assessing cytology specimens, as well as interpreting the results and applying them to the clinical patients. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12867357&f5=1
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Are you making the most of your VIN membership? Want to learn pro tips and tricks that can help you use VIN more efficiently? Bring your questions to the How to use VIN Rounds sessions on the first 3 Wednesdays of every month at 9:30 PM EST.
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Learn how to develop a systematic approach to imaging cases. Cases will be focused on plain-film thoracoabdominal imaging of small animals, but additional species or imaging modalities may be addressed. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12890683&f5=1
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Join Virtual Veterinary Interns and other VINners as they present a challenging internal medicine or endocrine case. Practice your case presentation and problem-solving skills in a safe environment. All VIN members are welcome to participate. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12884733&f5=1
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Attend this up-beat session on ECG interpretation and learn how to address arrhythmias under sedation/anesthesia. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12861762&f5=1
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM