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by Catherine Haskins | Feb 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
In an industry driven by innovation, advancement, and constant momentum, we often celebrate the loudest voices, the biggest announcements, the fastest growth, the boldest opinions. But recently, I found myself asking a different question: Does humility still exist in... read more
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Feb 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
VMX 2026 was a powerful reminder of how quickly our profession is evolving, with innovation and fresh thinking everywhere you turn. The momentum started at the VetPartners meeting and continued throughout VMX 2026, where the focus shifted from what’s new to what’s... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Feb 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
January and February are marked by my always-ready suitcase as the year’s largest Veterinary conferences kick off in rapid succession. VMX alone, which took place January 17-21, drew approximately 30,000 attendees and offered over 1,200 hours of continuing... read more
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | Feb 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
(Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will be published in the March issue of Animal Health News and Views.) Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize winner for his commentary and consistent use of humor to present fresh insights into... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Feb 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
In my nearly 30 of working with Animal Health and Veterinary professionals and employers, one truth has stood out time and again: the best leaders are the ones who give and receive feedback with heart, clarity, and intention. Feedback, when offered with genuine care,... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
While working in Veterinary medicine for the past decade, there is a phrase that we hear often: “I didn’t get into Veterinary medicine for the money.” You might have said this phrase yesterday or when graduating from vet school with hundreds of thousands of dollars in... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
For much of the past decade, growth has been the defining goal in Veterinary medicine. More appointments. More services. More locations. More revenue. For many practices, especially coming out of the COVID years, growth felt not just desirable but necessary—an... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
The beginning of a new year also marks the beginning of a new season of Veterinary conferences. With VMX and WVC Las Vegas right around the corner—and countless state, regional, and specialty conferences waiting in the wings—you may already be thinking about what new... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
A new year has a way of arriving with expectations attached. Fresh calendars. New CE cycles. Clean planners waiting to be filled with goals and good intentions. In Veterinary medicine, January often comes with a quiet hope that this will be the year things finally... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In November 2024, Colorado voters approved Proposition 129, creating a new mid-level Veterinary role, the Veterinary Professional Associate or VPA. In concept, this role is intended to be the Veterinary version of a physician assistant, trained to manage clinical... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Team morale in a Veterinary practice thrives when a small, tight-knit group (typically 3–12 people) works together with complementary skills, strong mutual accountability, and a shared purpose. Picture a busy day: triple-booked appointments, urgent care interruptions,... read more
by Mark Cushing | Jan 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
(Editor’s note: Sam Geiling, CVT is co-author of this article. Her bio can be found at the bottom of the page.) Credentialed vet techs are leaving in droves. Retention is a symptom and causes are plentiful. Let’s take a moment to consider one of the biggest... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Jan 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Every January, we write our resolutions with the best of intentions. We promise ourselves we’ll eat better, sleep more, set boundaries, find balance, and chase that long-delayed dream. And yet—by February—many of those goals have evaporated as quickly as they were... read more
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Jan 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I’ve spent a lot of time working with founders and companies striving to address challenges or fill service gaps in the Veterinary industry. Sometimes I work in an area I am familiar with, and other times I am challenged to broaden my perspective or question my... read more
by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Jan 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
(Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from: Lloyd, J.W. and L.M. Greenhill. The Veterinary specialist faculty shortage: it is not all about the numbers. Vet Ophthalmol. https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.70034, 2025.) Pet owner demographics are changing. In the US,... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Jan 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
I sat across the virtual table from Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, current AVMA president, excited to hear his vision for 2026. I asked: “What should Veterinary medicine focus on for the biggest impact on the profession?” Would he say increasing diversity?... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Jan 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Every now and then, I hear a thoughtful question from women in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession: “Why are so many of the high-level roles still held by men even when the profession is mostly female?” It is a great question and one worth exploring.... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
There are generally three kinds of people when it comes to navigating money. First, the DIYer who is determined to figure everything out alone, often because they’ve been burned before or simply don’t know where to turn. Second, the person who works with an advisor... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Over the past year and a half, while looking for a hospital acquisition, I cannot help but notice the number of one-doctor practices that sit on brokerage websites for far too long, unable to find a new owner to take the reins. Revenue starts to shrink, the building... read more
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Dec 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
New Orleans was more than just a destination in late October. For Veterinary professionals from across the U.S., the gathering in New Orleans provided a hub of inspiration, deal-flow, and community. The Vet Together event (October 27-29) provided hospital leaders,... read more
