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by Stith Keiser | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently had the opportunity to interview with a freelance author working on an article for NAVC’s Clinic Innovation Guide. The writer reached out to discuss data in Veterinary hospitals – the role it plays (or could/should play), what to track, how to track it, and... read more
by Catherine Haskins | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
For years, the story of Veterinary medicine has been defined by a difficult reality: a profession built on compassion has been quietly strained by the weight of it. Burnout, moral distress, and mental health challenges have too often overshadowed the purpose and... read more
by Shannon Nowak | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
There was a time in Veterinary medicine when exhaustion was worn like a badge of honor. Think: long shifts without breaks, working days, or even weeks, without time off, skipping meals, and ignoring fatigue. It wasn’t just normalized; it was quietly celebrated. Many... read more
by Tori Williams | May 1, 2026 | Animal Health News - Views, Uncategorized, Views
Throughout my career in both animal shelters and Veterinary clinics, one thing has remained consistent: we are far more connected than we often allow ourselves to believe. And yet, despite sharing the same ultimate mission of caring for animals and supporting the... read more
by Deven Vespi | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I was having lunch with a colleague when the conversation turned to a deal we had been following from the outside. A well-regarded animal health company had been acquired, and the CEO, someone who had built the business over the better part of a decade, had agreed to... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In today’s Veterinary practice, reliable wireless connectivity is as critical as electricity or running water. From cloud‑based practice management systems and digital imaging to VoIP phones, tablets, payment terminals, and guest Wi‑Fi, nearly every operational... read more
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | May 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
It seems that there are few publications and few conferences without topics on artificial intelligence (AI). Nonetheless, are we really AI-ready in actual practice? And what can Veterinary leaders do to lead the shift to becoming AI-ready? AI is quickly moving from... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary practices across the country remain exceptionally busy today. Appointment books fill weeks in advance, doctors move quickly between exam rooms, and technicians manage diagnostics, treatments, and procedures with little pause. The waiting room rarely stays... read more
by Stith Keiser | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In March, I had the opportunity to deliver an “aspiring practice owner” track at the Midwest Veterinary Conference. At the end of the day, I was struck by a few key takeaways: First, the room was surprisingly full all day (in spite of the speaker!) which suggests a... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
If you’ve priced out new servers, workstations, or laptops recently and thought, “Did this really just go up again?”—you’re not imagining things. Behind the scenes, something much bigger than Veterinary medicine is reshaping the IT landscape. The rapid expansion of... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
We’ve been discussing burnout and Veterinary technician retention in Veterinary medicine for years—naming it, normalizing it, and attempting to address it. What’s missing from these conversations, and is often overlooked, is the recognition of the consequences of... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Part 1, I focused on why independence matters: community-first care, faster innovation, and the ability to build trust through local relationships. Now I want to focus on the practical side. If independence is going to remain a viable path, it has to be sustainable... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
After decades of working with Veterinary practices, I’ve observed that practice managers generally fall into one of two categories: brilliantly effective and fully utilized, or ineffective, underused, and ultimately a burden on payroll. The difference almost always... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health News - Views, Views
It started with a monkey. A few weeks ago the internet fell in love with a young Japanese macaque named Punch who lives at Ichikawa City Zoo. Punch was rejected by his mother shortly after birth, and zookeepers gave him a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort. Videos of... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
A new trend has quietly taken hold in the job market, and it’s reshaping how professionals think about their careers and how employers should think about talent. It is called job hugging, the practice of staying tightly attached to a current role, not out of... read more
by Mark Cushing | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
(Editor’s note: Caitlin Cushing, a former prosecutor in the state of Washington and the current General Counsel for Animal Policy Group, is co-author of this article.) For most dog owners, a trip to the local daycare or boarding facility starts with a frantic search... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I’ve spent most of my career working inside Veterinary clinics, and it’s work I’ve loved. The medicine, the puzzle of difficult cases, the relationships with people and the animals they care for are the reasons many of us entered this profession in the first place.... read more
by Deven Vespi | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
“Willkommen in Österreich!” the sign said at the border between Germany and Austria. While looking past the sign out the window, I saw green rolling hills, and they immediately brought to mind the movie I most associate with Austria: The Sound of Music. I was seated... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I am not the typical attendee at the Global Pet Expo. While my usual conference circuit includes CE credits, clinical sessions, and an expo hall of new therapeutics or Veterinary hospital chains, I also get a behind-the-scenes view of the business side of pet care,... read more
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I consider myself an enduring advocate for what is good – at least I try to be. I am sharing some thoughts on a subject that has been surprisingly controversial, the Veterinary Professional Assistant (VPA) – because I care. I care about our profession, my... read more
