VETartNOW

This morning I woke up early in Washington, D.C., where I’m attending the 2025 AVMA Convention. After a stretch of back-to-back meetings and what feels like months away from home, I needed a little time to breathe. So I took a sunrise stroll down the National Mall—from the Capitol to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial—soaking…

He has to drag himself out of bed at 3:30 am every morning to get to the Navy base on Coronado Island—right around the same time I’m power-walking along the beach at 6 am, pretending it’s for exercise and not just an excuse to procrastinate before my company’s week-long meeting. The sun is just waking…

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The upcoming VETartNOW exhibition will take place at the AVMA Convention in Washington, D.C., from July 19–23, 2025. This unique art show features original works created by veterinarians and veterinary professionals, celebrating the powerful intersection of art, science, and the human-animal bond. From heartfelt pet portraits to thought-provoking pieces on animal welfare and ecology, the…

This personal essay traces the Ken’s lifelong love of animals and art, beginning with childhood crayon drawings and paint-by-number kits introduced by their grandfather. Animated animal characters like Goofy, Scooby-Doo, and Snoopy further fueled this fascination. While pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, the author discovered scientific illustration, deepening the connection between art and animal…