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by Bruce L. Truman | Jun 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation USA 2025 (AHNTI USA 2025) was the perfect conference to meet with tech startups and innovators. The conference highlighted several emerging trends shaping the future of the Animal Health industry, including... read more
by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Jun 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
After a nice post-pandemic run, a bit of uncertainty crept into the U.S. stock market near the end of 2021, resulting in a somewhat turbulent time for most of the following year. In fact, the widespread concern about a potential looming recession during 2022 prompted... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jun 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Email remains a vital communication tool in every Veterinary hospital—from scheduling with vendors to coordinating patient care. But today’s Veterinary teams aren’t just relying on email. With increased use of platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, LinkedIn, and even... read more
by Dr. Keith True | Jun 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The landscape of Veterinary ownership is shifting. Fewer veterinarians today view sole ownership as their end goal, but that doesn’t mean ownership is losing its appeal. In fact, co-ownership models and partnerships are gaining popularity, reflecting a growing desire... read more
by Joel Parker, DVM | Jun 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Running a Veterinary practice is like conducting an orchestra: every section—clients, staff, and finances—needs to hit the right note. Get it wrong, and you’re either swamped with urgent cases, burning out your team, or so slow that staff are reorganizing the supply... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jun 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently wrapped up my last week of class for the Spring 2025 semester and as we discussed topics around career development, questions around the value of internships came up repeatedly. The value, and role, of internships is often a hotly debated topics with... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jun 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
If you have worked in Veterinary medicine, in any role, chances are you’ve found yourself in this familiar (and frustrating) position: a friend, neighbor, or family member asks for your expert opinion about something pet-related—whether it’s what species or... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Jun 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Last month, I wrote about No-Show Energy and its impact on the future of Vet med. Let’s talk about a growing workplace vibe that no one asked for but everyone’s feeling: no-show energy. You know the one—where people commit to meetings, check-ins, tasks, or even just... read more
by Mark Cushing | Jun 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The relatively new phrase “Spectrum of Care” appears on the web page of nearly every Veterinary and animal health organization in America. Much like “sustainability” over the past two decades, companies and non-profits have lined up to pay heed (at least... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Jun 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
In today’s digitally driven world, it’s easy to focus on performance, productivity, and metrics. And that includes within the Animal Health industry or the Veterinary profession. On the other hand, it’s relatively easy to forget that at the core of every successful... read more
by Mark Cushing | May 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Q1 and Q2 started off with a bang addressing old and new issues commanding attention from the pet healthcare industry, Veterinary professionals, and Veterinary educators. This month’s column will catch readers up on three issues under the spotlight, with two of the... read more
by Shannon Nowak | May 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine is filled with passionate, committed professionals—technicians, assistants, veterinarians, client service representatives, educators, researchers, and more—who often go above and beyond for their patients, clients, colleagues, or cause. If you’ve... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | May 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I’m calling this month’s updates “The Good, Bad, and Funny” because there is so much information to pass along from The Global Pet Expo and The Pet Summit – most of it is good! The Global Pet Expo is a good meeting to discover new and innovative pet products, uncover... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein | May 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
The Veterinary profession is no longer just about animals and the people who love them. It’s also about spreadsheets, EBITDA margins, and multi-year investment cycles. Over the past 15 to 20 years, private equity and venture capital have flooded into the Veterinary... read more
by Stith Keiser | May 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
As I’m wrapping up teaching at a few Veterinary schools this year, I’m getting a lot of questions around tips for navigating contract negotiations. While this article is hopefully timely for new graduates, the principles and strategies are universal and can be... read more
by Joel Parker, DVM | May 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Setting fees in a Veterinary practice is no walk in the park. It’s one of the trickiest tasks a practice owner faces. Charge too little, and with rising costs, your profits dwindle to the “running on fumes” zone (not fun). Charge too much, and you risk being labeled... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | May 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
When we talk about cybersecurity, images of hackers furiously typing away in dark basements come to mind. But often, the real threat to your Veterinary hospital’s data isn’t some distant cybercriminal—it’s an unlocked computer left unattended at the front desk.... read more
by Dr. Keith True | May 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Everywhere you look, new Veterinary schools are set to open their doors, promising to solve the profession’s staffing crisis. Yet if we simply flood the pipeline with more graduates without addressing why so many veterinarians leave clinical practice, we’re not fixing... read more
by Catherine Haskins | May 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Ever RSVP’d to an event with the best intentions, only to bail at the last minute? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, committing to events and then not attending—a phenomenon we’ll call “no-show energy”—is becoming increasingly common. The No-Show... read more
by Stacy Pursell | May 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Mentorship is more than a buzzword — it’s a proven strategy that leads to growth, builds leadership, and strengthens company culture. In fact, a well-structured mentoring program can improve employee retention, accelerate development, and create a sense of purpose and... read more
