12 Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe This Christmas The holiday season is a magical time filled with decorations, festive foods, and joyous gatherings. But while you're decking the halls and celebrating with loved ones, it’s important to remember that some common holiday traditions can pose risks to your pets. From dangerous decorations [...]
Yee-Haw! We're headed to Texas, July 24-26, 2025 We’re excited to announce the 2025 Veterinary Pharmacy Conference, a premier event for professionals dedicated to advancing veterinary pharmacology and patient care. Mark your calendar! 📅 Dates: July 24-26, 2025 📍 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Join us at The Crescent Hotel in the heart of [...]
Dr. Natalie Young, PharmD, FACVP, BCSCP, Honored with 2023 Bill Bradley Award [Indianapolis, Indiana, July 11, 2024] — The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP) is proud to announce that Natalie Young, PharmD, FACVP, BCSCP, has been named the recipient of the esteemed Bill Bradley Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes her outstanding contributions [...]
Help Domestic Abuse Survivors and Their Pets with the Purina Purple Leash Project As a veterinary pharmacy professional, you see the deep bond between people and their pets. But for survivors of domestic abuse, that bond can be a barrier to seeking help - they worry about what will happen to their beloved [...]
American College of Veterinary Pharmacists Announces New Vice-President and Board Members A new Vice-President, Member-at-Large, and Student Pharmacist member have been named to the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP) Board of Directors. Vice President Alexandria Gochenauer, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for electing me as [...]
ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Student Competition: Putting Their Knowledge to the Test The field of veterinary pharmacy requires a unique combination of knowledge and expertise, blending pharmaceutical science with veterinary medicine. On March 18, the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists held a “knowledge bowl” style competition that brought together student pharmacists and veterinary students [...]
Nominate Now: Shape the Future of ACVP As members of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists, we are bound by a shared passion for our profession and a commitment to fostering its growth and development. One crucial way we have the power to shape the future of our association is by nominating individuals [...]
Congratulations to ACVP President, Brenda Jensen, owner of Compounding Consultants, LLC for receiving The USP Jacob Bigelow Award The USP Jacob Bigelow Award acknowledges the outstanding contribution by an individual volunteer. It is presented in recognition of exceptional dedication and important contributions to the achievement of USP standards-setting and impact or improvement of [...]
The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists' Preceptor's Guide to a Veterinary Pharmacy Rotation. Student interest in veterinary pharmacy is increasing, and most pharmacy schools don't have a curriculum that includes veterinary pharmacy. Therefore students are looking for IPPE and APPE opportunities to explore what veterinary pharmacy is all about. Preceptors need [...]
New ACVP Board of Directors (Left - Right) Thomas Magnifico - President Elect, Brian Bowers - Vice President, Alexandria Arnett - Student Pharmacist, Erica Wassack - Chairman, Brenda Jensen - President, Tanner Trantham - Member at Large, Derrick Waller - Member at Large. New ACVP Fellows Congratulations to James Budde and Deborah Clark, [...]