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by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Nov 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I recently attended my first Animal Health Nutrition Technology Innovation event in Boston, hosted by Kisaco Research. I can say that I came home physically exhausted but emotionally energized. Kisaco describes the program as “connecting discovery, development,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Nov 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
One of the unique things about consulting is that in a single week I might spend time with a veterinarian preparing to purchase their first hospital, an owner trying to grow from one location to a second, and a doctor who has spent the last thirty years building a... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Nov 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Five generations may share a workplace and a love of veterinary medicine. What happens when they have different ideas about what the work should ask of them? It is late in the day, and the schedule is already running behind. A patient needs more attention than anyone... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Nov 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Over the past few years, there has been a growing conversation within the Veterinary profession about declining visit numbers, economic uncertainty, and what the future might hold for Veterinary practices. Whenever economic headlines begin to shift, it’s natural for... read more
by Christian Caputo | Nov 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
If you are a Veterinary student in the United States, you have likely heard about the veterinarian shortage facing rural America. It seems that, throughout school, we are inundated with information regarding scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and grants to inspire... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Nov 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Walk into almost any Veterinary practice and within a few minutes, you can feel it. Some practices have an unmistakable energy. People smile. They greet one another. There’s laughter coming from the treatment area. The front desk seems genuinely pleased to see... read more
by Loren Breen | Nov 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The Veterinary workforce shortage remains a chronic and increasingly acute challenge, particularly in rural and large-animal medicine. In 2025, USDA designated 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas across 46 states, the highest number on record. Meanwhile, the Bureau of... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Nov 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
One of the interesting things about financial planning is how easy it is to assume that once you have made a good decision, that decision is finished. You choose how much to save, decide how to approach your student loans, purchase insurance, enroll in your... read more
by Kelly Baltzell | Nov 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Walk into almost any Veterinary hospital this fall and you will feel it. A few more gaps in the schedule. A team stretched thin. More clients pausing when they hear the estimate. That does not mean you are doing anything wrong. Your clients feel the same squeeze... read more
by Deven Vespi | Nov 1, 2026 | Equine - Views, Views
A while ago I asked my veterinarian to come out and look at my horse, because he had not felt quite right under saddle for a couple of weeks and I wanted to know why. After watching him jog and flexing both front legs, she found something in the front feet that she... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Nov 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
My first step into ownership was a small one Eighteen months out of Veterinary school, I partnered into my first practice. It was a relatively small stake in a startup, but it changed the trajectory of my career. I got my feet wet in leadership and the basics of... read more
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
