Weekend Rounds is a newsletter by Obi Veterinary Education. Each week, we'll round up what's new and noteworthy across veterinary medicine - both within the Obi community and veterinary industry at large - and deliver it right to your inbox.

The world seems bleak these days. Between weather disasters and new strains of COVID-19, there is a lot to be worried about. And across the profession, veterinary professionals are tackling a list of growing issues: staff shortages, clients publicly lashing out, and mental health to name just a few.It can be overwhelming. Please know that we see you and appreciate your contributions to your community through veterinary medicine. You're a rock star. I hope you get to enjoy a long weekend tomorrow, but if not, you are a hero and don't forget it. - Ryan | Co-founder, Obi Veterinary Education

New and Noteworthy

Rescue groups step up as Hurricane Ida displaces animals across Louisiana

Whether you were in its path or not, Hurricane Ida has found a way to impact your world. If you are practicing in an area affected by the storm, our thoughts are with you. If you aren't, then you may begin to see the effects of the hurricane in your practice. After Hurricane Katrina caused so many animals to be left behind, procedures were put in place by Humane Societies across the USA to more adequately respond to another crisis. This week, a large number of animals have been rescued from Louisiana and flown to other parts of the United States. Both

Washington DC

and

Michigan

have seen large numbers enter shelters there.

A much cuter Storm

While Ida claims most of the news coverage, there is another Storm we think should get some attention. A Toronto weather man's poodle cross named Storm

crashed his live segment

. There is nothing quite like that work from home culture and the glorious TV moments it brings us.

Mu-ve over Delta

Between Loki and COVID-19, 'variant' is definitely the word of the year. Unfortunately the one of note this week is a not a mischievous Asgardian, but

rather a

variant of interest of COVID-19

. As veterinary hospitals consider ways to approach vaccine mandates for staff and practices related to client interactions, all due to surging Delta cases, Mu has arrived in North America. As new variants arise, and protocols needed to keep us all safe change, staying up to date is important to safeguard the health of our profession.

August Leaderboard

Congratulations to Julia, Kristen and Camille who topped our August leaderboard and earned the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place leaderboard medals!

September is here which means its back to school for some or back from the cottage for some of our clients. It also means we've reset the monthly leaderboard and you can get a head start on the competition.

Fall is always a busy time, but you don't have to fall behind on your CE. Complete your yearly requirements the better way: in just 5 minutes a day and for FREE.

Happy Labor Day from the Obi team!