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The Income Irregularity Problem: Why Inconsistent Pay Creates Financial Stress (Even at High Income Levels)
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...
A Growing Movement for Pet-Inclusive Housing
One of the biggest challenges facing pet owners today has little to do with the animals themselves and everything to do with finding housing that will accept them. Anyone who has searched for rental housing with a dog, particularly a large dog or boxy-headed dog,...
Build and Buy Part 3: Two Months in, The Honest Interim Report
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,...
What a Veterinary Appointment Actually Has to Pay For
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...
Why Veterinary Students Should Be Exercising
Veterinary school comes with an intensity of study that is difficult to explain to those who have never experienced it. The first round of exams you face as a student can feel like an unending assault that you only just manage to be prepared for. Then, it repeats,...
Why Developing Your Skills is One of the Best Investments You Can Make
One of the most important factors influencing long-term career success is something that every professional has the ability to develop: their skills. While education, opportunity, and experience all play important roles in shaping a career, the professionals who grow...
Recognition is Respect Made Visible: A Leadership Imperative in Veterinary Medicine
“Respect and recognition aren’t luxuries – they are necessities for a thriving workplace.” The Work Happiness Charter In this issue of AHNV Catherine Haskins contributed an article, “Recognition Isn’t the Trophy. It’s the Fuel.” As she was preparing the article she...
The Hidden Leak in Your Veterinary Practice
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...
The Future of Animal Welfare Depends on Human Wellbeing
For decades, animal welfare has operated largely behind the scenes. Professionals have quietly cared for animals that were lost, abandoned, surrendered, or neglected, often accepting the emotional toll as simply part of the job. Today, the field is evolving....
Summer Brings More Than Puppies and Kittens: When Warmer Weather Changes the Workday
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,...
Why Pet Nutrition Feels More Confusing Than Ever
As a board-certified Veterinary nutritionist, one of the most common questions I’ve been asked a lot lately is: "Why does feeding pets feel so confusing?" Ironically, we know more about pet nutrition today than at any point in history. We have more research, more...
Petflation Slowed, But Prices Still High
Source: Pet Business Professor Petflation slowed in May 2026, but pet-related prices remain historically high and continue to affect consumer spending patterns. Overall pet inflation declined from 3.8% in April to 3.2% in May, while the broader U.S. Consumer Price...
Lorain High School Graduate Celebrates 54 Years in Veterinarian Medicine
Source: Morning Journal Dr. Robert McMillin, a 1957 graduate of Lorain High School, is celebrating 54 years as a veterinarian after opening McMillin’s Clinic in Greenwich, Ohio, in 1972. His journey into Veterinary medicine began after serving in the U.S. Marines and...
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team to Assist Fight Against New World Screwworm
Source: KCENTV The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team is deploying to the Texas Hill Country to assist state officials in responding to rising cases of New World Screwworm, a dangerous parasite that threatens livestock, pets, wildlife, and the agricultural...
Colorado Regulators Hit Speed Bump in VPA Rulemaking
Source: VIN News Colorado is continuing its efforts to implement the nation's first Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, a midlevel practitioner position approved by voters in 2024 to improve access to Veterinary care. A major issue under consideration is who...
Strategic Realignment of Proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: Midwestern University Midwestern University has decided not to move forward with plans for a proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine at its Downers Grove, Illinois campus. After evaluating the resources, infrastructure, clinical capacity, and long-term...
Applications for New Mexico Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Open
Source: KRQE New Mexico veterinarians willing to serve rural, frontier, and tribal communities can now apply for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment assistance through the state's Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program. Administered by the New Mexico Higher...
Klobuchar Urges USDA to Hire More Veterinarians for Flesh-Eating Screwworm
Source: Star Tribune U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to hire additional veterinarians and strengthen animal health resources as concerns grow over the spread of the New World screwworm. The flesh-eating parasite, recently...
Living With Cats Not Linked To Worse Asthma in Children
Source: Health Day A large Swedish study suggests that living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teenagers. Researchers analyzed health data from more than 30,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with asthma or airway allergies and followed them for...
Science Confirms: Cats Help You Only When There’s Something in it For Them
Source: Scientific American New research suggests that while cats understand when humans need help, they are far less likely than dogs or young children to offer assistance unless there is a direct benefit to themselves. In a study comparing toddlers, pet dogs, and...
MSU Launches New Mobile Veterinary Clinic
Source: Michigan State University Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new Community Medicine Program featuring a 32-foot mobile veterinary surgical unit designed to bring spay and neuter services directly to animal shelters and...
Tularemia Detected in Northern Colorado: Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Source: 9 News Tularemia, a rare but potentially serious bacterial disease, has been detected in Larimer County, Colorado, after officials identified the infection in a dead rabbit near Berthoud. The disease is commonly found in wildlife, particularly rabbits and...
Toxicities and Quills Discussed in June Pet Health Update
Source: WABI 5 Veterinary emergency clinicians in Maine are warning pet owners about several seasonal hazards affecting dogs this spring, particularly toxic exposures and porcupine encounters. One of the most serious concerns is xylitol poisoning from sugar-free gum....
Using Serosurveys to Optimize Surveillance for Zoonotic Pathogens
Source: Springer Nature Link Researchers have developed a new mathematical approach that uses serological surveys, or antibody testing, to improve surveillance of zoonotic diseases in wildlife populations. The method helps identify when pathogen prevalence is most...
FDA Grants Emergency Approval for Over-the-counter Drug to Treat Screwworm in Pets
Source: Medscape The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of generic over-the-counter nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as part of ongoing efforts to contain the parasite's spread. The...