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by Catherine Haskins | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Changing your personal brand is no small feat. It’s like trying to convince everyone you know that you’ve swapped your old, reliable Toyota for a flashy new Tesla—exciting, but a bit daunting. As someone who started in public relations and was known as the... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Much has been made about the veterinarian shortage within the Veterinary profession and much has been done in an attempt to combat it. However, as we creep closer and closer to the middle of the decade, the veterinarian shortage has proven itself to be a continuing... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I’ve heard a lot of discussion lately from credentialed Veterinary technicians, both in person and in online forums, about how to make ends mee, or about sharing info on successful “side hustles” to bring in supplemental income. While I love that this is a close-knit... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Jan 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Believe it or not, another year is here. And it doesn’t matter who you are or where you are in your career journey, there is opportunity and there are challenges and adversity, and that will be the case every year, including in 2025. With that in mind, I have a... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
The Veterinary profession is embracing a wave of innovation, with startups transforming how animal healthcare is delivered and managed. From advanced diagnostics to telemedicine and AI-driven platforms, these innovations are improving care for pets and livestock while... read more
by Mark Cushing | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
We’ve all jumped into 2025 as organizations execute plans carefully crafted over the past 6 months, a daunting but exiting conference schedule is about to kick off . . . and most of us wonder what issues will jump to the head of the line. The latter is my menu so... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
We’ve all been in this situation. You try to open a web browser, access your cloud-based PIMS, send an email and it just… spins. No traction, no movement, nothing. Then, from across the room, you hear a co-worker say, “Hey, I think the internet is down.” Cue the... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In November 2024, the VHMA released survey results gleaned from asking hospital leaders “What keeps you up at night?” While answers ranged from decreasing client visits to profitability to the election, the top three concerns, by a wide margin, included: Reduced... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Every year, I’ve made New Year’s Resolutions, and every year, they’ve fallen apart well before February. Sound familiar? It’s not just us—resolutions fail for 80% of people, according to U.S. News & World Report. Most of us lose motivation just weeks into the year... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As we enter January, and Veterinary conferences begin kicking off for 2025, I thought it would be helpful to provide some information on how Veterinary technicians can survive—and thrive—during conferences. Choosing a Conference First, let’s start with the most... read more
by Dr. Keith True | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Do Veterinarians Still Want to Own Practices? If you survey a classroom of first-year veterinary students about who hopes to own a clinic someday, you’ll likely see a forest of raised hands. Yet by graduation, that enthusiasm often wanes. According to recent AVMA... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Dec 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
In November 2024, Colorado voters passed Proposition 129, which has sparked intense debate within the veterinary community and beyond. The proposal outlines a new framework for veterinary professionals in the state and aims to create a new category of veterinary... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Dec 10, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzzword making waves across various industries, including veterinary medicine. You might wonder: can AI help market your practice, streamline operations, or—most critically—protect your hospital’s data? The answer to these questions,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Dec 10, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I get to wear two hats as a professional – a consultant through Blue Heron Consulting, and that of a private practice owner in my personal hospitals. As a consultant, I never thought I’d write today’s blog post – begging the question of whether hospital owners should... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Dec 10, 2024 | Other - Views, Views
As the holidays approach, it’s a season to celebrate, reflect, and connect with what matters most. Between gatherings with loved ones, cozy moments, and enjoying some well-earned downtime, this time of year offers a unique opportunity to take a gentle pause and look... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Dec 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The Veterinary industry is experiencing a surge of innovation, driven by a new wave of startups redefining animal healthcare. From cutting-edge diagnostics to telemedicine and AI-powered platforms, these emerging companies are leveraging technology to enhance the... read more
by Dr. Karen Felsted | Dec 10, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Many practices had a significant spike in veterinary visits during the pandemic, to the point where they were stretched thin in serving their current clients’ needs and stopped taking on new clients. That trend is now reversing; several reliable veterinary data... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Dec 10, 2024 | Other - Views, Views
Believe it or not, it’s the end of 2024. And since we’re in the last month of the year, this is an excellent time to address the state of your Animal Health career and where you want to take it in 2025. There are two main elements necessary for this annual practice.... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Farmer’s Guide The UK has achieved its lowest levels of multi-drug resistance (AMR) in animals since reporting began a decade ago, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of critically important antibiotics for human health remain... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Seafood Source The shrimp-farming industry’s success hinges on greater inter-industry collaboration to meet rising consumer demands for traceability, sustainability, and animal welfare, according to a panel at the AquaExpo conference in Guayaquil,... read more
