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by Tom Seeko, CExP™ | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
On the surface, Veterinary medicine looks strong right now. Schedules are full. Demand is high. Opportunities are everywhere. And for many veterinarians, income is higher than they expected it would be. That should feel like stability. But for a lot of people, it... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
When I set this series up, I planned for Part 3 to be the honest comparison between the build and the buy. Two months in, I do not have that article yet. What I have is a raw interim report on where both practices stand, what running two at once actually complicates,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently read a white paper published by Bank of America detailing rising costs of Veterinary care. As Veterinary professionals, we’re all aware of this and much of the recent published information has targeted pet parents as the audience. For those of us who spend... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I’ve heard the glowing “I’ve the best staff ever” praises of Veterinary practice front ends (the CSR team)—and while many are very, very good, some some simply fail to convert valuable new client enquiries into appointments. In effect, the front desk becomes a hidden... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jul 1, 2026 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
For many people, summer is a season of longer days, weekend cookouts, and vacations. For Veterinary professionals, it often marks the beginning of a different kind of season—one where appointment books fill quickly and completely, emergencies become more frequent,... read more
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
