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People's Dispensary for Sick Animals of the Poor was founded.
In 1917 Maria Dickin founded People's Dispensary for Sick Animals of the poor. It was founded in a basement. All the treatments were free. https://psmag.com/social-justice/the-surprising-history-of-veterinary-medicine-for-dogs-and-cats -
Treated 410,000 animals
In 1927 they had treated 410,000 animals all in a year and even opened up clinics.https://psmag.com/social-justice/the-surprising-history-of-veterinary-medicine-for-dogs-and-cats -
anesthesia
In the 1950's veterinary clinics first used anesthesia .https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4614-8441-7_23 -
The Veterinary medical branch
In 1953 the veterinary medical branch was started. It was started in the USA.
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BMV
In 1965 the Bureau of Veterinary Medicine was established. It was established in America. In 1985 it was re-named as the Center of Veterinary Medicine. -
First veterinary tech program
In 1967 the first veterinary tech program was developed .It was called the AVMA.
http://www.vetstreet.com/learn/a-vet-techs-take-on-the-short-history-of-veterinary-technology#:~:text=In%201967%2C%20the%20American%20Veterinary,the%20American%20Veterinary%20Medical%20Association. -
30,000 members
In 1974 the veterinary profession exceeded 30,000 members. https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2015-10-01/1965-1975 -
Vaccine
In the early 1980's the scientists in the department of veterinary science created a vaccine for the rotavirus.https://vetsci.ca.uky.edu/content/historical-timeline -
Not allowed in the buildings
Due to covid 88% of veterinary clinics do not allow clients to come inside the building.
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Postponing things
Now 80% of veterinary clinics have postponed spays for dogs and cats because of covid .
https://forevervets.com/5-unexpected-ways-the-pandemic-has-impacted-the-veterinary-field/