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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 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 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 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 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 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
by Christian Caputo | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Veterinary school is notoriously intense. There are going to be some moments during your semester when you feel like all you have time to think about is school. The intensity usually comes in waves, giving you time to recover from exams before the next round arrives.... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Sep 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
There is a good chance you have experienced it today without even realizing it. You pick up your phone to answer a text message and, twenty minutes later, you are deep into doomscrolling, moving from one difficult client interaction to another burnout statistic and... read more
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 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. 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
