by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Veterinary practice, it’s tempting to focus solely on patient care and avoid financial discussions. Early in my career as a new practice owner, I did just that—prioritizing medicine over money. I’d treat patients, then retreat to the back, anxiously listening as...
by Editor | Sep 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: New Atlas A study from Eötvös Loránd University examined whether flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs truly have distinct behaviors or if traits are shaped more by size, training, and owner habits. Researchers surveyed over...
by Dr. Wendy Hauser, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Since 1976, Lake Superior State University has published an annual list of ‘Banished Words’. Originally named “List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-Use, Over-Use and General Uselessness,” this list highlights words that no longer bring value to...
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
For years, we as Veterinary leaders have pursued efficiency by optimizing schedules, workflows, and compensation models. We have treated the practice like a machine to be fine-tuned. But a more profound opportunity is now in front of us: leveraging a new kind of data...
by Shannon Nowak | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As summer winds down and families settle into new school schedules, many Veterinary practices notice a shift in the rhythm of their days. Appointments that seemed easy to fit in during the summer months suddenly become more difficult for clients to schedule. At the...
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Burnout in Veterinary medicine is not just a buzzword. It is the reality for too many veterinarians. I have watched bright-eyed graduates lose their spark within a few years, and I have seen seasoned colleagues question the career they once loved. Even before I...
by Catherine Haskins | Sep 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine has always been driven by a mission of care for animals, people, and communities. Now, that mission is expanding to include another urgent priority: the health of our planet. This September, that commitment takes center stage with the launch...
by Stacy Pursell | Sep 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.” — The Serenity Prayer This timeless quote, often associated with recovery communities, has broad relevance in every corner of...
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Sep 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention 2025, held in conjunction with the 40th World Veterinary Association (WVA) Congress, provided over 700 hours of continuing education (CE) sessions, encompassing a diverse range of topics. For me, there were...
