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by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Jun 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinarians often work hard for many years without feeling financially ahead. The schedule stays full and the income appears strong. From the outside, everything seems stable and successful. Inside, many still feel pressure, uncertainty, and frustration around... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Jun 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Part 1 of this series, I laid out why I am running an acquisition and a startup side-by-side, and why I think the build path and the buy path are two vehicles delivering the same operating model. This article goes inside the deal itself, end to end. Not the... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Jun 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Many independent Veterinary practice owners are beginning to notice subtle but important shifts in client behavior. Schedules that were once consistently full now have occasional white space. Appointment bookings are happening later. Clients are asking more questions... read more
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Jun 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I’ve spent years talking about the Animal Health industry and sharing the stories of Veterinary professionals on Vet Life Reimagined. We’ve discussed the joy and the challenges: communication, compassion fatigue, work-life harmony, career pathing, and the deep sense... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jun 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Over the past several years, remote Veterinary technician positions have become increasingly prevalent. Whether with pet insurance companies, telehealth services, education platforms, pharmaceutical companies, client support teams, or other positions, these roles... read more
by Stith Keiser | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently had the opportunity to interview with a freelance author working on an article for NAVC’s Clinic Innovation Guide. The writer reached out to discuss data in Veterinary hospitals – the role it plays (or could/should play), what to track, how to track it, and... read more
by Catherine Haskins | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
For years, the story of Veterinary medicine has been defined by a difficult reality: a profession built on compassion has been quietly strained by the weight of it. Burnout, moral distress, and mental health challenges have too often overshadowed the purpose and... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Yesterday, my wife and I closed on our second Veterinary practice. Eight months ago, we opened the doors at our Sugar Grove startup. We are building True.Vet together, side by side, and yesterday’s closing came with a real sigh of relief. The acquisition process... read more
by Shannon Nowak | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
There was a time in Veterinary medicine when exhaustion was worn like a badge of honor. Think: long shifts without breaks, working days, or even weeks, without time off, skipping meals, and ignoring fatigue. It wasn’t just normalized; it was quietly celebrated. Many... read more
by Deven Vespi | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I was having lunch with a colleague when the conversation turned to a deal we had been following from the outside. A well-regarded animal health company had been acquired, and the CEO, someone who had built the business over the better part of a decade, had agreed to... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Your schedule stays full every single day. Appointments stretch weeks ahead without effort. Revenue continues climbing year after year. The practice feels active, productive, and alive. From the outside, everything looks stable and successful. Your team stays busy,... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | May 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In today’s Veterinary practice, reliable wireless connectivity is as critical as electricity or running water. From cloud‑based practice management systems and digital imaging to VoIP phones, tablets, payment terminals, and guest Wi‑Fi, nearly every operational... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary practices across the country remain exceptionally busy today. Appointment books fill weeks in advance, doctors move quickly between exam rooms, and technicians manage diagnostics, treatments, and procedures with little pause. The waiting room rarely stays... read more
by Stith Keiser | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In March, I had the opportunity to deliver an “aspiring practice owner” track at the Midwest Veterinary Conference. At the end of the day, I was struck by a few key takeaways: First, the room was surprisingly full all day (in spite of the speaker!) which suggests a... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
If you’ve priced out new servers, workstations, or laptops recently and thought, “Did this really just go up again?”—you’re not imagining things. Behind the scenes, something much bigger than Veterinary medicine is reshaping the IT landscape. The rapid expansion of... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Part 1, I focused on why independence matters: community-first care, faster innovation, and the ability to build trust through local relationships. Now I want to focus on the practical side. If independence is going to remain a viable path, it has to be sustainable... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Apr 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
After decades of working with Veterinary practices, I’ve observed that practice managers generally fall into one of two categories: brilliantly effective and fully utilized, or ineffective, underused, and ultimately a burden on payroll. The difference almost always... read more
by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Mar 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Perfectionism earns admiration throughout Veterinary medicine for understandable reasons. High standards protect patients and strengthen client trust daily. Years of training reinforce discipline, control, and careful execution under pressure. Clinical environments... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Mar 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary care has gone digital. Your practice management and imaging live in the cloud, your team consults from exam rooms and home offices, doctors move between locations, and client communication happens on mobile devices. That old, hardware-centric security... read more
by Debbie Boone | Mar 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I have been thinking a lot about the things we miss measuring in Veterinary practices. Since most of my focus is on the client experience, I was pondering how we can do a better job seeing into the client experience and then doing something about plugging the holes.... read more
