What’s New at www.vtarc.com

New links are always being added to vtarc.com. Check out these new additions.

• Read updates about animal topics and veterinary medicine from the experts at AVMA by clicking on the news widget on vtarc.com Latest News

• News updates are also posted to the vtarc Facebook page. Become a fan! vtarc Facebook Page

• ASPCA has great information about Pet Friendly Travel Accommodations. Plan your summer vacation now! ASPCA Pet Friendly Vacation Pages

• Breed information, veterinary terminology, diseases, symptoms can all be found at PetMD. PetMD

Digital Images

Images are starting to be added to the Digital Image Library. Premium subscribers have access to royalty free digital images of everything from eosinophils to dental radiographs. Categories include: Endoparasites, Ectoparasites, RBC morphology, WBC morphology, surgical instruments and more. Check it out in the Educator’s Hub!

Images can be downloaded and used in PowerPoint presentations for students, client education handouts, student projects, or even posters! It is simple to download them right to your computer by simply right clicking on the image and choosing "save as."

Thanks to Nikon for letting us use their equipment. Premium subscribers also receive printed copies of the cutting edge vtarc Companion. Great deal for $20!!! Subscription Options

Sponsor Pages

Sponsors now have their own individual pages, accessible from the Sponsor Homepage. These featured companies have vast resources specifically for those working on the animal health care team. Their information is timely and provides a great resource!

• Want to take a free online CE course? Merial EDU has just what you need.

• Need information on Pet Insurance? The VPI Pet Insurance Buyer's Guide will provide you with important information.

• Keeping updated on changes in nutrition can be challenging. Purina's Daily Nutrition Matters Education Course can help you!

• Looking for a CE meeting this fall? Southwest Veterinary Symposium is in September.

vtarc Philosophy

The next issue of the vtarc Companion will be published in April. CE articles eligible for RACE credit include information on Geriatric Dogs, Laminitis, and CPCR. Premium subscribers will receive a printed copy in the mail. Not a Premium subscriber? Subscribe by April 1st to receive your copy. Visit Subscription Options for more information.

Our team is committed to the philosophy that every animal deserves to be cared for by individuals who are as educated and prepared as possible for their role on the animal health care team. The veterinary technicians and assistants resource center (vtarc) was designed to provide comprehensive access to the latest in educational information and career building topics to help accomplish the goal. Ultimately it’s the animals that benefit!

the vtarc team
Carlene A Decker, BS, CVT -- carlene@vtarc.com
Janet A Grace, MSM, LVT -- jan@vtarc.com
Dennis Lively, BS, RVT -- dennis@vtarc.com
A Patrick Navarre, BS, RVT -- patrick@vtarc.com