Veterinary Practice Partners’ Post

Many pet owners today are struggling with the rising cost of veterinary care. According to this The New York Times article, veterinary prices have increased by over 60 percent in the past decade. Nonprofit clinics like Emancipet, which are community-funded, play a crucial role in keeping pets and their owners together. This is why our research with the ASPCA on high-volume, low-cost heartworm treatment is so important. You can read more about it in this important report: https://nyti.ms/45L6yJr

Dog cancer: the leading cause of death 🐕 Don't miss MIG Capital's new article! Andreas Kastenbauer explores the future of animal health, with a particular focus on cancer in dogs. Find out how HawkCell is improving veterinary practice by significantly enhancing the time and quality of MRI images. Read the full article below👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/dC8SCkbZ #cancer #dog #animalhealth #mri #quality #veterinary

How do you build a culture of appreciation in your veterinary practice? 🌟 K.VET Animal Care in Greensburg, PA, offers a stellar example. From adjusting job roles to ensure team members thrive, to celebrating achievements and supporting each other through life's challenges, they create a nurturing and positive work environment. Discover their inspiring story in our latest NEWStat article, “Team Appreciation in Action: How One Practice Sparks Chain Reactions of Positivity.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/4aWbZpX #VeterinaryMedicine #TeamAppreciation #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #NEWStat

As reported by The New York Post, a PETA undercover investigation into The Veterinarians’ Blood Bank (TVBB)—an operation in Indiana that keeps nearly 900 dogs and cats perpetually confined to barren kennels and crowded pens and sells their blood to veterinary clinics—found that workers bled animals who were elderly, emaciated, and sick with upper respiratory infections, bone cancer, and other issues. Many of the animals were born and bred at TVBB, although the facility acquired some as strays or from staff who answered ads seeking homes for unwanted animals. Most animals at the facility remain there—homeless and deprived of joy and affection, among other necessities—for life. TVBB says that it supplies blood products to major veterinary hospital chains, including BluePearl, VCA Animal Hospitals, PetVet Care Centers, Ethos Veterinary Health, and MedVet. Please join us in urging BluePearl and these other chains to reconsider any relationship that they may have with TVBB. Ask them to obtain blood only from healthy animals who live in homes as beloved members of a family and are volunteered for periodic blood donations by their guardians, and urge your own veterinarian to do the same. https://lnkd.in/gncXdQGp #endspeciesism #activism #activist #advocate #advocacy #animaljustice #animalliberationnow #experimentation #crueltyfree #animalcruelty #animalrights #animalliberation #notourstouse #crueltyfree #animalsinexperimentation

Today, on #WorldSpayDay, we're thrilled to announce a transformative grant to COMMUNITY ANIMAL MEDICINE PROJECT, INC. (CAMP)! Since their launch in 2007, Michelson Found Animals has been an integral partner to CAMP Clinics, in which time CAMP has spayed and neutered over 300,000 dogs and cats. The $1 million grant will be used to: - Expand access to affordable veterinary care: Fund a portion of the purchase of a new property in South Los Angeles, transforming it into a low-cost veterinary clinic and high-volume training center. This expansion will significantly increase the number of pets served annually by CAMP Clinics. - Increase spay/neuter surgeries: Support CAMP’s spay/neuter program, offering affordable surgeries to pet owners in historically excluded communities. This will help control pet overpopulation, reduce the number of animals entering shelters, and ultimately save lives. - Enhance veterinary training: Fund training programs for veterinarians in HQHVSN surgeries, a proven method for increasing access to affordable spay/neuter services while maintaining high standards of care. This grant is a giant leap forward for animal welfare in SoCal!  Together with CAMP Clinics, we're building a future where every pet receives the care they deserve. Read more about this monumental collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/gf9_gUjF

You may have noticed your dog panting when they’re excited, anxious, or hot. Panting is a normal canine behavior, serving as a critical mechanism for regulating body temperature and ensuring overall physiological stability. Our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team explains panting’s intricacies, how the behavior functions, and why some dogs pant more than others in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/e3v4tahA

I am excited to finally share our official press release: Revolutionizing the Animal Health Industry: Introducing Vet Together. Austin, Texas — June 4th, 2024 — Representatives from the country’s premier animal hospitals and the vendors who support the animal health industry will convene at Vet Together, an innovative business development conference to be held Nov. 18-20 at the Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas. Vet Together aims to streamline operations and enhance economic efficiency for animal hospitals and vendors. Rather than follow the traditional trade show experience that our industry has become accustomed to, Vet Together introduces the Hosted Hospital model. Differentiators include: • Vet Together pays for travel and accommodations for attending animal hospitals with confirmed buying power within their organization. • Vet Together’s team will curate pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments between hospitals and vendors that have mutual business goals. • Purposeful networking activities to continue the conversation and nurture partnerships beyond the appointments. A Visionary Approach to Veterinary Business Guided by the motto Buy Better Together, Vet Together embodies a mission to revolutionize how business is conducted within the veterinary sector. The event's executive team, each bringing a wealth of experience and insight, are: • Aaron Pugh, President • Scott Johnson, Chief Development Officer Pugh, former COO of Veterinary Growth Partners, has dedicated his professional career toward improving animal care’s economic structure, Johnson former National Accounts Director of Clipper Distributing, is passionate about solving animal health business problems and creating partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Transforming Industry Relationships Aaron Pugh, President of Vet Together, emphasizes the transformative potential of the event. Pugh predicts that by meeting face-to-face, both sides will be able to negotiate better partnerships and value for necessary products and services. This will translate into better care for patients."The traditional methods are a burden on the system,” said Pugh. “Vet Together is looking to enhance the industry with this new approach that is efficient and beneficial for animal hospitals and the vendor services industry. Nobody has approached it from this angle.” Join the Revolution in Animal Health The agenda for the inaugural Vet Together includes a keynote presentation, industry- specific continuing education, pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments, and engaging networking receptions. Animal hospital owners and vendors interested in participating in Vet Together can register through the following links: • Hosted Hospital Registration • Vendor Registration For more information about Vet Together or to schedule a meeting, please contact: Aaron Pugh at Aaron@together.vet Scott Johnson at Scott@together.vet

Heartworm season is upon us this spring. It's important to get your dogs on a preventative if you are in areas with mosquitos and a lot of water. But what are Heartworms and how do we know how to prevent them? Zoetus, a veterinarian approved supplier for animal pet care products has a very informative article about this. Here's a choice tidbit: "Heartworms are serious and potentially deadly parasites that live in the bloodstream and are passed along to your pet through bites from infected mosquitoes. Baby heartworms are passed to your pet when a mosquito bites. Adult heartworms can grow into foot-long worms that infect the heart, lungs, and arteries, causing severe lung and heart disease and damage to other organs in the body[1]." .... "Dogs are a natural host for heartworms, meaning baby heartworms commonly mature into adult heartworms. Heartworm disease causes damage to a dog’s heart, lungs, and arteries that can last long after the heartworms are gone. Dogs infected with heartworms can show symptoms such as a cough or tiredness after activity[3]. It’s important to get your dog tested for heartworms annually. In some cases, testing needs to be more frequent to properly detect this potentially fatal disease[3]." .... "There are effective treatments for dogs with heartworm disease, but treatment is complicated with many months of crate rest, and there are risks of complications depending on the damage already done. And, treatment can come at considerable costs. Prevention is the best option, so talk to your vet about the best heartworm preventative medication for your dog[3]." "Your veterinarian knows the best way to protect your pets in your area. So be sure to talk to them about the heartworm preventative options that are best for your cats and dogs." Dr Jena Questen at Aspen Park Vet Hospital in Conifer, Colorado is an awesome resource as well and it's been amazing getting to work with her since I started in November of 2023. If you live in Colorado and would like to know if your dog (or cat!) is at risk, feel free to get in touch at DrQandU.org or call the office at 303.838.3771 to schedule an appointment.

A story of early detection and proactive care from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine! Nugget, a vibrant 2-year-old Corgi, received routine bloodwork at our Small Animal Internal Medicine service. While his results showed slightly elevated liver enzymes, he exhibited no further symptoms. Our team identified this finding early and established a monitoring plan with monthly checkups to ensure Nugget's health. This case highlights the importance of routine checkups and early detection in maintaining pet health. Nugget's story is a heartwarming reminder of the valuable role our SAIM service plays in preventive care and early intervention. Learn more about SAIM: https://purdue.vet/saim #PurdueVetMed #veterinarymedicine #saim #preventivecare #earlydetection #NuggetTheCorgi Purdue University AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) National Association of Veterinary Technicians In America (NAVTA) American Animal Hospital Association

🚀 Exciting News for Veterinary Clinics! 🚀 We are thrilled to share an amazing product that has transformed our daily operations at the Humane Society of South Mississippi Community Pet Clinic– Scrub Racks ! 🏥✨ Since we started using Scrub Racks, our clinic has experienced incredible benefits. This innovative solution has saved us an hour every day ⏰, allowing our team to focus more on providing top-notch care to our beloved animals. The cost savings have been phenomenal too – we’re saving thousands of dollars each year 💰, which means more resources for our patients and community programs. But the real game-changer has been the efficiency boost in making scrub packs for our surgeons. With Scrub Racks, we are now the most efficient we've ever been. The streamlined process ensures that our surgical team has everything they need, precisely when they need it, improving both workflow and patient outcomes. Get your hands on Scrub Racks today! #VetLife #ClinicEfficiency #ScrubRacks #TimeSaver #CostSaver #AnimalCare #HumaneSociety #VeterinaryInnovation