In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including addressing access to veterinary care; inclusive mentorship for the next generation of veterinary professionals; caring for the caregivers: supporting the mental health and wellbeing of a diverse veterinary team; diversifying the pipeline of boarded veterinary specialists; intersectionality in veterinary medicine; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. - Contains 8 relevant, practice-oriented topics including understanding the why: the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in veterinary education; creating an equitable and inclusive workplace culture; addressing implicit bias in veterinary medicine; creating and inclusive experience for veterinary clients; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Boel A. Fransson brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Endoscopy. Top experts discuss minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures which have come of age within the past several years, including surgical technique, case selection, outcome, and complications. Articles also cover the available technology to augment MIS, developments on skills training opportunities, and the future of veterinary robotic surgery. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including new training options for small animal minimally invasive surgeons; laparoscopic treatment of sliding hiatal hernia; advances in minimally invasive procedures of the thoracic cavity; advances in treatment of canine chylothorax; new technology augmenting veterinary minimally invasive surgery; 3D technology, cannulas, and surgical instruments; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal endoscopy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including addressing access to veterinary care; inclusive mentorship for the next generation of veterinary professionals; caring for the caregivers: supporting the mental health and wellbeing of a diverse veterinary team; diversifying the pipeline of boarded veterinary specialists; intersectionality in veterinary medicine; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Helena Rylander brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats. Top experts discuss current and innovative techniques in diagnosing and treating brain tumors, helping readers provide correct information and treatment options to pet owners. Topics include MRI of the brain; the use of intraoperative ultrasound in brain surgery; biopsy of brain lesions; radiation therapy for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and many more. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advanced diagnostic techniques for brain tumors; surgery for brain tumors in dogs and cats: techniques and prognosis; complications in brain surgery in dogs and cats; novel treatments for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in dogs and cats, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Peter Weinstein brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Practice Management. Operating a successful small animal veterinary practice requires wide-ranging knowledge and familiarity with a multitude of issues. In this issue, top experts provide resources that help readers better understand the business of veterinary practice and the tools to help them decide to own a hospital, manage a practice, or more effectively lead a practice that they already own. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including what the future of veterinary practice looks like; digital marketing and social media; optimal team utilization leads to team retention; top ten practice management mistakes; workplace culture; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on practice management, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Christopher A. Adin and Kelly D. Farnsworth, will cover Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine. This is one of six issues each year. This issue will provide insights on the most critical and contemporary issues facing veterinary practitioners—from compassion fatigue to the use of social media. The material can be applied by veterinarians both inside and outside the workplace. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Generational Difference in the Team, Intercultural Communication with Clients, Valuing Diversity in the Team, Compassion Fatigue, Suicide Warning Signs and What to Do, Performance Evaluation for Underperforming Employees, Leading and Influencing Culture Change, Veterinary Clinical Ethics and Patient Care Dilemmas, The Mentor-Mentee Relationship, and Communicating Patient Quality and Safety in Your Hospital.