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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
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 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. 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 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 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
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | Jul 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
“Respect and recognition aren’t luxuries – they are necessities for a thriving workplace.” The Work Happiness Charter In this issue of AHNV Catherine Haskins contributed an article, “Recognition Isn’t the Trophy. It’s the Fuel.” As she was preparing the article she... read more
by Tori Williams | Jul 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
For decades, animal welfare has operated largely behind the scenes. Professionals have quietly cared for animals that were lost, abandoned, surrendered, or neglected, often accepting the emotional toll as simply part of the job. Today, the field is evolving.... read more
by Deven Vespi | Jun 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Owners tend not to draw lines between the dogs, cats, or horses they love. The commercial worlds built around each of those species tend to draw them constantly. In many animal health organizations, companion animal and equine sit under the same commercial umbrella.... read more
