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by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine teaches us to respond quickly. Every day presents a different challenge that requires attention. A patient arrives unexpectedly. A team member calls out. Equipment needs replacing. A client needs answers. The schedule starts falling behind before... read more
by Stith Keiser | Aug 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
A few months ago, I was speaking at the Midwest Veterinary Conference, and the conversation turned to an open discussion around some of the biggest challenges facing hospitals. One owner was frustrated because clients seemed more resistant to fee increases than they... read more
by Caitlin Cushing, JD | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2247 into law on March 24, 2026. The legislation expands access to Veterinary telemedicine by allowing telehealth relationships under certain circumstances. Electronic VCPR (e-VCPR) is now allowed in Washington when... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Aug 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
My first practice acquisition may actually be due to divine intervention. I had been talking with a veterinarian for a month about buying his practice. It was not the right deal, but he connected me with a colleague who might be interested in selling. We texted back... read more
by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
To help address the well-documented shortage of veterinarians, Veterinary student enrollments across the country are expanding; numerous new programs are being launched, and significant increases in class size are being implemented throughout existing programs. But... read more
by Christian Caputo | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Well, it is officially August. Despite the blazing temperatures outside in my home state, it seems that summer is nearing its official end. The final weeks leading up to school starting come with mixed emotions. Of course, there is the dull ache of no more pool... read more
by Tori Williams | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
There is no shortage of headlines telling us why working in animal welfare and Veterinary medicine feels harder than ever. Veterinary care continues to become more expensive. Shelters are caring for more animals with increasingly complex medical and behavioral needs.... read more
by Deven Vespi | Aug 1, 2026 | Companion Animal - Views, Views
There is a cat in an American house right now who is fourteen years old. She sleeps on the bed. She eats twice a day from a bowl in the kitchen, in the same room where the family eats. She has been to a veterinarian twice in her life. Households like hers are not... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
(Editor’s note: Beckie Mosser is co-author of this article.) There are certain phrases we say almost instinctively when someone is facing a difficult season. “I’m so sorry.” “You’re in my thoughts.” “Let me know if you need anything.” They come from a place of genuine... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Aug 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
One of the greatest challenges of owning an independent Veterinary practice is that you’re living inside it every day. You arrive early, work through appointments, answer questions, solve staffing problems, return calls, review invoices, and somehow try to keep... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Job interviews are delicate conversations. They are not only opportunities for employers to evaluate candidates, but they are also moments when candidates are presenting their professionalism, judgment, and interpersonal awareness. Every word, story, and example... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Aug 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
A few years ago, a New York restaurant’s general manager overheard a table of guests wishing they’d had time for a street-cart hot dog before their flight home. So, he ran outside, bought one for two dollars, and plated it like a course. That small,... read more
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Veterinarians should position themselves as expert interpreters of information who integrate scientific evidence with patient-specific clinical judgment.” “The veterinarian must become the information steward.” This morning, I started my day catching up on the news.... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Jul 1, 2026 | Animal Health News - Views, Views
The Dean didn’t make an announcement. He saw the work during a routine inspection of the Surgical Training Center, walked over, and handed Theresa Cosper-Roberts, MA, RVT, CVPM, ACVE(DE) a gift card and a handwritten note. That was it. “That moment carried more weight... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
On the surface, Veterinary medicine looks strong right now. Schedules are full. Demand is high. Opportunities are everywhere. And for many veterinarians, income is higher than they expected it would be. That should feel like stability. But for a lot of people, it... read more
by Katie Jarl | Jul 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
One of the biggest challenges facing pet owners today has little to do with the animals themselves and everything to do with finding housing that will accept them. Anyone who has searched for rental housing with a dog, particularly a large dog or boxy-headed dog,... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
When I set this series up, I planned for Part 3 to be the honest comparison between the build and the buy. Two months in, I do not have that article yet. What I have is a raw interim report on where both practices stand, what running two at once actually complicates,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently read a white paper published by Bank of America detailing rising costs of Veterinary care. As Veterinary professionals, we’re all aware of this and much of the recent published information has targeted pet parents as the audience. For those of us who spend... read more
by Christian Caputo | Jul 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Veterinary school comes with an intensity of study that is difficult to explain to those who have never experienced it. The first round of exams you face as a student can feel like an unending assault that you only just manage to be prepared for. Then, it repeats,... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Jul 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
One of the most important factors influencing long-term career success is something that every professional has the ability to develop: their skills. While education, opportunity, and experience all play important roles in shaping a career, the professionals who grow... read more
