Veterinary Business

Opening a veterinary clinic is more than a career move — it’s an entrepreneurial leap into one of the most resilient industries in healthcare. Pet ownership continues to rise, with 71% of U.S. households — more than 94 million homes — now owning a pet, and veterinary services are expected to grow at a compound…

The administrative burden in a veterinary clinic is relentless. Juggling appointments, updating patient records, managing inventory, and processing billing–it’s a mountain of tasks that pulls your team away from their true purpose: providing outstanding care for animals. For growing hospital networks, this complexity multiplies. For years, clinics relied on clunky, on-premise software, locking critical data…

In the fast-paced world of veterinary medicine, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. North American veterinary clinics are increasingly turning to technology to enhance their operations, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. For practice owners and managers, the promise of AI isn’t just about futuristic tech; it’s about solving real-world problems: reducing administrative…

Switching your Veterinary Practice Management Software (PIMS) feels like performing open-heart surgery on your clinic’s operations. It’s complex, critical, and frankly, a little terrifying. But let’s be honest: your outdated, clunky software is costing you more than just your patience. It’s costing you time, efficiency, and even revenue. The good news? A transition to a…

The revolving door of staff turnover is exhausting and expensive. You’ve hosted the pizza parties and celebrated Vet Tech Week, yet your best people are still leaving. With a staggering 23% annual turnover rate plaguing the veterinary industry, it’s clear that traditional, one-off appreciation gestures are not enough. This guide provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework…

In the time it takes to read this sentence, another pet owner just scrolled through a clinic’s Google reviews to decide where to book an appointment. Is it your clinic they’re choosing—or your competitor? For small and independent vet clinics, the battle for new clients isn’t won with expensive ad campaigns. It’s won in the…

At Genesee Community College in Western New York, the next generation of veterinary technicians is being trained not only in anatomy, pharmacology, and patient care — but in the veterinary software that now defines modern practice. Under the leadership of Stephanie Ortel, MS, FVTE, LVT, the Veterinary Technology Program has become a model for blending…

Nestled in the Andean highlands of Cotacachi, Ecuador, Amici Cannis is more than just a veterinary hospital—it’s a movement for compassionate, culturally sensitive, and accessible veterinary care. As a nonprofit organization with deep U.S. ties and a bold vision for the future, Amici Cannis is rewriting the playbook on what’s possible in low-resource, high-impact animal…