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by Stith Keiser | Sep 25, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As summer winds down, many practice owners and managers begin to shift their focus toward the year ahead. October offers a strategic window—far enough from holiday chaos but close enough to year-end—to pause, assess, and lay the groundwork for a successful 2026.... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
When it comes to protecting your Veterinary hospital’s network, the first thing that comes to mind is the specific tools used to keep you safe – perhaps you think about antivirus software, phishing-prevention tools, or backup solutions to restore functionality in the... read more
by Stith Keiser | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Accountability. Much has been written about this, lectured about at conferences, and discussed amongst owners and managers over a drink. Yet, with all the publicity, creating a culture of accountability, without squashing autonomy and morale, remains a delicate... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Veterinary practice, it’s tempting to focus solely on patient care and avoid financial discussions. Early in my career as a new practice owner, I did just that—prioritizing medicine over money. I’d treat patients, then retreat to the back, anxiously listening as... read more
by Dr. Wendy Hauser, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Since 1976, Lake Superior State University has published an annual list of ‘Banished Words’. Originally named “List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-Use, Over-Use and General Uselessness,” this list highlights words that no longer bring value to... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
For years, we as Veterinary leaders have pursued efficiency by optimizing schedules, workflows, and compensation models. We have treated the practice like a machine to be fine-tuned. But a more profound opportunity is now in front of us: leveraging a new kind of data... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Sep 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As summer winds down and families settle into new school schedules, many Veterinary practices notice a shift in the rhythm of their days. Appointments that seemed easy to fit in during the summer months suddenly become more difficult for clients to schedule. At the... read more
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
(Editor’s Note: Scott Maloney, MBA is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) Veterinary medicine stands at a pivotal moment. The industry is simultaneously expanding and fragmenting, fueled by demographic shifts in pet ownership, rising client... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond science fiction and family group chats to become a transformative force in Veterinary medicine. From streamlining operations to enhancing client interactions, AI is reshaping how independent Veterinary practices deliver... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Starting a Veterinary practice from scratch is hard work and comes with a level of unpredictability that no amount of preparation can erase. Growth speed is uncertain, no matter how strong your work ethic or how much success you have had in previous roles. I can... read more
by Mark Cushing | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
American pet health practitioners received a splash, maybe closer to a wave, of cold news this week. NBC News and the Chicago Sun Times each published stories of costs driving pet owners to relinquish pets to animal shelters at alarming rates. Pet owners understand... read more
by Stith Keiser | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Veterinary medicine, it’s a common and well-meaning practice: a highly effective technician or client service representative is promoted into a management position. While their technical skills or front-desk efficiency are exemplary, many of these new managers are... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
By now, you’ve likely heard the phrase “It’s in the cloud” tossed around in webinars, vendor demos, or casual conversations. Maybe you’ve been told that your practice management software, backups, or even your phone system could “go cloud-based.” But what does that... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In a time when our thumbs do more talking than our mouths, unfriending has become a quiet revolution. One click, and someone’s out of your digital world. It’s fast, clean, and, for many, necessary. But what does this trend mean for professions like Veterinary... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
A few months ago, I wrote an article on defending the profession, discussing if Veterinary professionals should address misinformation they find online. A few recent encounters led me to think about what happens when we, as Veterinary professionals, witness situations... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Earlier this month, I came across an article in my sister’s copy of The Journal of Hospital Medicine (she works in human healthcare as a Hospitalist Physician Assistant) ominously titled “Preparing for the Unthinkable: The Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.”... read more
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Last week, I sat in a room filled with current and aspiring Veterinary practice owners. These were people actively building or preparing to build practices of their own. It was energizing to witness so many entrepreneurial veterinarians taking concrete steps to... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In Veterinary medicine, trust and timing are everything. Pet owners trust your team to deliver excellent care—and they trust your practice to keep accurate, secure records of that care. But what happens when technology falters? When the server crashes, data is... read more
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
New clients are the lifeblood of any Veterinary practice, injecting vitality into your schedule, keeping your veterinarians and staff engaged, and ensuring financial stability. Whether you’re running a bustling corporate practice or a community-focused private clinic,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jul 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I was recently asked to give a lecture to a Veterinary Business Management Association chapter on the topic of how to influence change, whether as a newly graduated veterinarian, or even experienced veterinarian, without a formal leadership title (“Owner,” “Medical... read more
