by Dr. Keith True | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Starting a Veterinary practice from scratch is hard work and comes with a level of unpredictability that no amount of preparation can erase. Growth speed is uncertain, no matter how strong your work ethic or how much success you have had in previous roles. I can...
by Dr. Brian Hamm, ACVIM | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine has long been rooted in relationships, a profession built on trust, compassion, and the continuity of care between veterinarians, pets, and the families who love them. For decades, success in Veterinary practice was measured not only by clinical...
by Editor | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Texas A&M Stories Small breed dogs, such as dachshunds and French bulldogs, are prone to herniated discs in their middle back, which can cause partial or full paralysis in the hind legs. Traditionally, treatment involved costly and invasive decompressive...
by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Last month we considered the important topic of premiumization in the pet products and services markets.1 Although premiumization was recognized as an historically successful business strategy, analysis of data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA)2...
by Mark Cushing | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
American pet health practitioners received a splash, maybe closer to a wave, of cold news this week. NBC News and the Chicago Sun Times each published stories of costs driving pet owners to relinquish pets to animal shelters at alarming rates. Pet owners understand...
by Stith Keiser | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Veterinary medicine, it’s a common and well-meaning practice: a highly effective technician or client service representative is promoted into a management position. While their technical skills or front-desk efficiency are exemplary, many of these new managers are...
by William (Will) Lindus | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
By now, you’ve likely heard the phrase “It’s in the cloud” tossed around in webinars, vendor demos, or casual conversations. Maybe you’ve been told that your practice management software, backups, or even your phone system could “go cloud-based.” But what does that...
by Editor | Aug 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Kansas City Star KC, a certified therapy dog based in Lee’s Summit, has profoundly touched breast cancer patients at St. Luke’s East. Handler Nina Noe explains that KC—trained in therapy and compassion—visits patients to provide emotional support,...
by Catherine Haskins | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In a time when our thumbs do more talking than our mouths, unfriending has become a quiet revolution. One click, and someone’s out of your digital world. It’s fast, clean, and, for many, necessary. But what does this trend mean for professions like Veterinary...
by Shannon Nowak | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
A few months ago, I wrote an article on defending the profession, discussing if Veterinary professionals should address misinformation they find online. A few recent encounters led me to think about what happens when we, as Veterinary professionals, witness situations...
by Stacy Pursell | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” — Lewis Carroll This whimsical line from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland might seem like a throwaway from a children’s tale, but it holds profound truth—especially when it comes to your professional...
