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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

Angela Hughes

Scientific Communications Veterinarian at Royal Canin

Angela Hughes, DVM, PhD, completed her veterinary degree, veterinary genetics residency and PhD in genetics, and held an associate clinical professor position, at the University of California, Davis before moving into the industry. She joined Royal Canin in 2022 as a scientific communications specialist focusing on teaching people how to create better health through nutrition for cats and dogs.

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