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Celebrating Vets on International Day of Veterinary Medicine

On International Day of Veterinary Medicine, we celebrate animals, animal lovers, but most importantly: our veterinarian heroes who play a vital role in keeping our animal friends healthy day after day...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 9, 2022

5 min read

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Why is it so hard to get a vet appointment?

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on every profession, and the veterinary industry is no exception. Appointments are booking out weeks in advance, and ER’s are having record wait times to be seen. What is going on?

Dr. Kristen Washington

Feb 4, 2022

4 min read

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The role communication plays in veterinary telehealth

This past year has been a very different one for the veterinary industry. The way both pet parents are receiving care for their furry family members and how veterinarians are able to provide the best medical practices has changed dramatically.

Dr. Jennifer Lopez

May 10, 2021

3 min read

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How Vet Telemedicine Helps Pets

In March 2020, the career I envisioned changed dramatically as the pandemic closed clinic doors and faces were covered. However, it did introduce telemedicine and virtual medicine, and this has allowed me to help pets and support their parents without standing in an exam room.

Dr. Jane Vermeulen

May 4, 2021

3 min read

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Vetster is a quick, virtual way to keep your dog healthy without leaving your home

The last year certainly has been unprecedented! I hear complaints daily from fellow dog moms about their experiences trying to manage their pet’s health. This is particularly true when they talk about access to vet care. Many are unable to get an appointment with their vet or had to wait weeks to get an appointment only to find out they were not allowed to go inside with their pets resulting in additional frustration and stress.

Keely the Pawsitive Dog Mom

Apr 8, 2021

4 min read

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An overview of veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, and teletriage

In the veterinary services industry, a professional standard called the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is required to practice veterinary medicine. It is a relationship that is established mutually when a veterinarian and client decide that a pet will be treated. This includes the veterinarian taking responsibility for providing the pet medical care; taking/keeping medical records, giving appropriate advice and treatment options, and diagnosing and prescribing medicine.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Apr 6, 2021

3 min read

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Pet Report during pandemic times

Certainly, the way we work, learn, socialize—or don’t socialize, as the case may be—has been disrupted. More than half of Americans feel that the global pandemic has changed their lives forever, according to a study by Pew Research.

Susan Doktor

Mar 24, 2021

5 min read

Celebrating Vets on International Day of Veterinary Medicine

Why is it so hard to get a vet appointment?

The role communication plays in veterinary telehealth

How Vet Telemedicine Helps Pets

Vetster is a quick, virtual way to keep your dog healthy without leaving your home

An overview of veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, and teletriage

Pet Report during pandemic times

Online veterinarian and virtual pet care services available on-demand.