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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 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 Shannon Nowak | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” For many Veterinary technicians, however, the holiday season feels less like a festive celebration and more like an overwhelming chore. Generally speaking, Veterinary professionals are already... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As the holiday season rolls in—bringing festive sweaters, full boarding schedules, and an endless supply of peppermint mochas—the Veterinary world enters its own version of the “most wonderful time of the year.” But while your team juggles last-minute appointments,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As the year draws to a close, Veterinary professionals often find themselves juggling holiday busyness, staffing challenges, and the ongoing needs of patients and clients. Yet the final weeks of the year present one of the most valuable opportunities to pause, reset,... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Walk into any exam room and you will not find “one patient.” You will find at least two heartbeats and one credit card sharing a nervous system. The pet on the table and the human on the chair function as a single emotional unit, complete with shared cortisol spikes.... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Dec 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In any professional setting—whether you’re managing a team, collaborating with peers, or working under a boss—it’s easy to fall into the trap of assumptions. You assume your manager wants you to handle something a certain way. You assume your colleague is... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Pumpkin spice is back, sweaters are out, and Veterinary teams are juggling costumes, holiday boarding, and end-of-year craziness. Meanwhile, the leaves are falling—and so is your patience with the mysteriously slow front-desk computer, the glitchy imaging workstation,... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As the year winds down, most of us in Veterinary medicine are juggling busy appointment books, holiday schedules, and the usual end-of-year personal and professional chaos. But before the calendar flips, there’s another important task that deserves a spot on your... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently heard about a DVM who stepped down from a leadership role to return to the trenches as a technician. Why? Less responsibility, less stress, and more joy in hands-on technical work compared to managing finances, clients, and staff. This story raises a... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine has always stood apart as a profession built on ethics, integrity, and trust. We have advanced science, relieved suffering, and deepened the human–animal bond. From food systems to family pets, our oath commits us to protect animal health and... read more
by Stith Keiser | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Most people don’t associate a high-altitude backcountry adventure with the operation of a Veterinary hospital. One is rooted in solitude, grit, and navigating unpredictable terrain—both literally and figuratively. The other involves clinical precision, fast-paced... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Subtitles used to be reserved for foreign films, helping us understand French detectives or keep up with fast-talking British dramas. But today, according to The Guardian, most of Gen Z watches television with subtitles on . . . even when everyone’s speaking perfect... read more
