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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more

Monique Pairis-Garcia

Monique Pairis-Garcia, DVM, PhD, DACAW, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Ohio State University. Monique completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy degree. She teaches undergraduates and serves on the Pig Welfare Committee for the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and The National Pork Board.

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