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by Christian Caputo | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
For years before I became a vet student, I received the same, often unsolicited advice that I should not have a job during vet school. I even had two different employers tell me that, while they were happy to keep me on, it would be better for me if I only worked... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Oct 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As Veterinary professionals, we spend our days caring for other people’s animals. We examine sick pets, discuss diagnostic results and treatment options, explain medications and demonstrate administration, review discharge instructions, and answer questions from... read more
by Tori Williams | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
There is something truly special about working in animal welfare. We are connected by a shared purpose and an almost immediate sense of camaraderie. Whether at a conference, visiting a shelter, or meeting someone new to the field, I am always struck by how quickly we... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Oct 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Before sending another thousand dollars into the digital wilderness to fetch new clients, it might be worth checking what happens when they call. You can have a handsome website, enthusiastic Google reviews and advertising that could charm a squirrel out of an oak... read more
by Kelly Baltzell | Oct 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
People keep saying websites need to be AI ready. The phrase shows up in headlines, sales pitches, and late night scroll sessions. It sounds technical. It sounds expensive. It sounds like a secret test you already failed. Here is the quieter truth. The fear is real... read more
by Stith Keiser | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
A few months ago, I was facilitating a practice owner discussion when the conversation turned to associate veterinarian compensation. That in itself was not unusual. If you get enough practice owners in a room, eventually the topics of recruiting, retention,... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
When many veterinarians think about improving their financial situation, they naturally focus on financial decisions. They think about paying down student loans, increasing retirement contributions, refinancing a mortgage, or building investment accounts. All of those... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
We are heading into the giving season, a time when our attention naturally turns to other people. In Veterinary medicine, that instinct is hardly seasonal. Caring for others is what we do. But what about that thing you keep saying you are going to do for yourself? I... read more
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Doomsday Headlines and Quotes: “AI extinction warnings dominate headlines after anthropic employee’s viral post.” “AI could kill us all. The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us by the end of the decade. No other human activity poses this level... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with a good friend and entrepreneurial colleague the day after she returned from a 35-day international work trip. Her adventure took her to multiple Veterinary events across the globe, and as you might imagine, she was... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Across the United States, a significant workforce challenge is quietly approaching. According to labor market analysis cited in a report highlighted by Bloomberg, the United States could face a shortage of approximately six million workers by 2032. This projected... read more
by Caitlin Cushing, JD | Oct 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
For decades, the widely accepted non-compete clause has been a standard fixture in associate DVM contracts. Designed to protect a clinic’s goodwill and client base, these covenants traditionally barred departing veterinarians from practicing within a specific... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession is built on dedication. It attracts individuals who care deeply about animals, clients, colleagues, and the impact they make every day. This sense of responsibility is admirable and essential, but it also places... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Sep 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Today’s Veterinary graduate has more career choices than ever before. You can join a corporate hospital, work for an independently owned practice, pursue specialty medicine, relief work—or... read more
by Tori Williams | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
There seems to be no shortage of articles, studies, and think pieces about how modern life is changing the way we interact with one another. We order groceries without seeing another human, we have meals delivered to our doors, work from home, and text instead of... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health News - Views, Views
For many pet owners, a rabies alert is the kind of news that immediately gets their attention. A confirmed case in a nearby county can suddenly turn an ordinary evening into a series of questions, such as: Is my pet protected? Could my dog have been exposed? What... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Sep 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
“I’ve done a lot of research.” For many veterinary professionals, those words can create a moment of apprehension. Maybe the client has spent hours reading about raw diets. Maybe they are concerned about an ingredient in their pet’s food. Maybe they’ve watched videos... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Student debt has been part of the Veterinary profession for decades, but it feels different today. Not because debt itself is new. Most veterinarians have always graduated with some level of educational debt. What’s changed is the size of the balances, the... read more
by Caitlin Cushing, JD | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health News - Views, Views
With summer rapidly in the rearview mirror, we look ahead to the fall and winter seasons to come. Colder weather brings dramatic weather events. Whether it is flooding, hurricanes, or a blizzard, in the aftermath, the true scale of a natural disaster reveals itself.... read more
by Stith Keiser | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
A few months ago, I was sitting in a hospital break room with an owner reviewing her year-end numbers. At first glance, things looked pretty good. Revenue was up right along the lines of the national average, the hospital remained profitable, and the team was... read more
