A couple recent stories have pointed to the fact that veterinary medicine is a promising career for those seeking long-term job seeking. The recession has taken a particularly heavy toll on construction, finance and real estate jobs, but veterinary medicine remains one of the few bright spots with promising long term trends. The fact that the practice requires certification coupled with the pet poluation in the US helps to offset the negative effects of a shrinking economy.

Here are links to news stories that highlight this trend:

Examiner article

KFOR article

With over 10,000 expected attendees and over 200 vendors vying for their attention, Seattle is set to be buzzing with activity this coming week. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) was founded in 1863 and last held its annual convention in 1991.

In addition to vendor booths and exhibits there are talks scheduled to discuss veterinary care abroad and the latest advances in medical technology. For the exhibitors it will present good marketing opportunities and a chance to network with other vendors and veterinarians.

VCA Antech, a publicly-traded veterinary healthcare company operating in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has acquired Eklin, a software provider of technology equipment and veterinary practice management software for an undisclosed amount. The amount is likely to be released to the public in the next financial disclosure of the company.

VCA Antech currently offers medical techology products, but Eklin offers a veterinary software suite called Veterinary Information Assistant, VIA. VCA now claims that it is the largest supplier of digital radiology, ultrasound and practice management software systems in the veterinary market.