Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management

Veterinary Industry Summary: November 9-15, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA November 9-15, 2025 LAST WEEK A recent panel discussion at the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum in Denver gave hope to practice leaders facing common challenges, including staffing shortages, productivity plateaus, and rising costs. Featuring Dr. Taylor Tillery, Kelly Foltz,...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: November 2-8, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA November 2-8, 2025 LAST WEEK As the U.S. pet-ownership landscape evolves, veterinary industry leaders and practice owners should take note of several key trends highlighted in a new analysis from the International Boarding and Pet Services Association. These trends signal challenges and...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: October 26-November 1, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA October 26-November 1, 2025 LAST WEEK A new article published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) argues that improving affordability and access to veterinary care will require a shift from a provider-centered model to a pet family-centered model...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: October 19-25, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA October 19-25, 2025 LAST WEEK A new study has assessed how pet owners perceive and access veterinary care, and how those perceptions drive their decisions. Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, the survey included 1,177 U.S. adults representative of the U.S. population...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: October 12-18, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA October 12-18, 2025 LAST WEEK Newly released data from the AVMA has revealed that, while pet ownership remains strong, the economic landscape for veterinary care is shifting, and veterinary practices must adapt. According to the 2025 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook,...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: October 5-11, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA October 5-11, 2025 LAST WEEK Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! This week, October 12-18, 2025, the industry is celebrating veterinary technicians and everything they do for their colleagues, clients, and patients. According to the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA),...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: September 28-October 4, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 28-October 4, 2025 LAST WEEK In response to mounting legal challenges, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially vacated its 2024 rule that would have banned most post-employment noncompete agreements nationwide, choosing instead to pursue enforcement on a case-by-case basis. For...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: September 21-27, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 21-27, 2025 LAST WEEK As of yesterday, September 30, 2025, veterinarians in Ohio have gained new telehealth powers under recently enacted legislation. Under the new Ohio law: Licensed veterinarians may conduct consultations via telehealth, provided they secure informed client consent, maintain...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: September 14-20, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 14-20, 2025 LAST WEEK While overall veterinary visits continue to decline year over year on average, the CATalyst Council’s latest quarterly report has revealed that cats are bucking this trend. According to Feline Market Insights Volume III, feline visits increased again...Read More

Veterinary Industry Summary: September 7-13, 2025

Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 7-13, 2025 LAST WEEK The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a Rural Veterinary Action Plan (RVAP) aimed at bolstering the veterinary workforce in rural and underserved agricultural areas and improving veterinary staffing at USDA agencies. USDA data show that...Read More

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