The journal is the scientifically grounded professional journal for veterinarians in small animal practice. It combines current research with practical continuing education and provides guidance for daily work in small animal clinics and practices. Clinical case reports, guidelines, and practice-relevant recommendations support safe, evidence-based, and up-to-date veterinary decision-making. The journal’s content is supplemented by articles on practice management, quality standards, and professional policy issues in small animal medicine.

The journal publishes continuing education articles, original research, reviews, and case reports; it also offers the option of open-access publication.