VSPN - Veterinary Support Personnel Network

04/16/2026

Interesting study!!
"Kinesiology taping with a double-lymphatic pattern reduces canine stifle joint swelling 24 hours after tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy"

Conclusions
"Kinesiology tape applied in a double-lymphatic pattern at the surgical stifle immediately after TPLO reduces soft tissue swelling during the early inflammatory period."

Read more here:
https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/aop/ajvr.25.11.0398/ajvr.25.11.0398.xml

04/16/2026

One hour free CE? Yaaas!
VSPN-AIMVT will be hosting this session on Sunday, April 19 at Noon ET and it is RACE approved for one hour CE credit. Join Martha Byard and Danielle DeCormier to learn about diagnosing IBD versus Intestinal Lymphoma in Felines!
https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13075728

04/13/2026

VSPN EVENT NOTICE!!🥪🥤
You found them – now keep them! Great training is nonnegotiable when it comes to keeping both teams and leaders successful and fulfilled. This interactive course, with a special midday time slot for US-based leaders, goes beyond onboarding to delve into what training your dream team really looks like.

Grab your brunch, lunch or a snack and join Andrea Crabtree for this midday event "Beyond Orientation: Great Training Is Essential for Great Teams" on Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 11am-12:30pm EST (USA)

To enroll: https://www.vin.com/course/1317713

03/30/2026

Join Jeff Backus from Vet Tech Cafe Podcast for this VSPN CE course! Enrollment closes April 14 at 5:00pm ET.
https://www.vin.com/course/13083337

03/27/2026

Check out the latest NAVTA Corner from the Spring 2026 issue of Today's Veterinary Nurse: NAVTA's Scope of Practice Report

Scope of Practice isn’t just policy, it’s patient safety.

NAVTA’s new report reveals how regulatory gaps are impacting veterinary teams nationwide, and what needs to change.
Read the findings shaping the future of our profession: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IQhaHkEu2tEJ3ztL3GFzXtny1-w27s88/view?usp=sharing

03/26/2026

02/09/2026

Caring for ourselves can be tough when life is full of factors that are out of our control. In this course, learn what true self-care really means: being clear about your values, setting realistic boundaries, and developing coping strategies that really work—no matter what life throws at you.
To enroll: https://www.vin.com/course/12937279

12/22/2025

We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

12/10/2025

This is a good graphic to share with clients!

Most pet owners expect to spend about $8K on a dog.
In reality, lifetime care can reach $60K.💰

That difference impacts how clients think about emergencies, specialty recommendations, and even routine care. Nearly half of owners say unexpected expenses create financial concern in 2025.

The 2025 Pet Lifetime of Care Study shows the reality gap in expectations and why proactive conversations about cost and planning help clients make informed decisions.

🔗 Read the full study in Trends (sponsored by CareCredit): https://hubs.li/Q03Xwc1k0
💬 What cost surprises do you hear most often from clients?

12/10/2025

Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat, but sometimes they do end up in your ER! Share on social media or print to hand out.

Visit the VIN/eVetSites Veterinary Practice Resource Library to find more client education information posters: https://bit.ly/4otW3BQ

12/09/2025

Do your clients treat their pets like family? This holiday season, help them remember that people food doesn't make good treats for pets. Download this image to share on social media or print to hand out, and visit the VIN Resource Library to find more client education information! https://bit.ly/4otW3BQ

11/26/2025

Have a safe, and happy holiday!