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by Dr. Jason Epstein | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
(Editor’s Note: Scott Maloney, MBA is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) Veterinary medicine stands at a pivotal moment. The industry is simultaneously expanding and fragmenting, fueled by demographic shifts in pet ownership, rising client... read more
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The 8th Busan Veterinary Conference (BVC) was held on June 28–29, 2025, at BEXCO in Busan, South Korea. Busan is the second-largest city in Korea and has a significant geographical advantage as a coastal city, making it well-suited for global activities that represent... read more
by Joel Parker, DVM | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond science fiction and family group chats to become a transformative force in Veterinary medicine. From streamlining operations to enhancing client interactions, AI is reshaping how independent Veterinary practices deliver... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Jul 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Southern charm blended with cutting-edge education for anyone attending the DVM360 Fetch Nashville Conference on May 30–31, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. This two-day event featured over 120 presentations that catered to a diverse range of interests and specialties.... read more
by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Jul 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
In his 2025 Pet Summit keynote address, Dave Bolen highlighted the widespread premiumization that exists in the markets for US pet products and services.1 As a business strategy, premiumization has been successful in leading much of the pet industry growth in recent... read more
by Coral Doherty | Jul 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Have you ever thought about measuring workplace performance and sustainability through a lens of psychological health and safety factors? Have you been finding it a struggle to keep employees motivated, focused, or resilient? A measurement grid of psychological safety... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Earlier this month, I came across an article in my sister’s copy of The Journal of Hospital Medicine (she works in human healthcare as a Hospitalist Physician Assistant) ominously titled “Preparing for the Unthinkable: The Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.”... read more
by Dr. Keith True | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Last week, I sat in a room filled with current and aspiring Veterinary practice owners. These were people actively building or preparing to build practices of their own. It was energizing to witness so many entrepreneurial veterinarians taking concrete steps to... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Veterinary medicine, trust and timing are everything. Pet owners trust your team to deliver excellent care—and they trust your practice to keep accurate, secure records of that care. But what happens when technology falters? When the server crashes, data is... read more
by Joel Parker, DVM | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
New clients are the lifeblood of any Veterinary practice, injecting vitality into your schedule, keeping your veterinarians and staff engaged, and ensuring financial stability. Whether you’re running a bustling corporate practice or a community-focused private clinic,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I was recently asked to give a lecture to a Veterinary Business Management Association chapter on the topic of how to influence change, whether as a newly graduated veterinarian, or even experienced veterinarian, without a formal leadership title (“Owner,” “Medical... read more
