Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA May 25-31, 2025 LAST WEEK A recent Bank of America report has revealed trends in pet spending across the U.S. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price data, the prices of pet food and pet services have risen sharply since 2020....Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA May 18-24, 2025 LAST WEEK According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), heartworm, Lyme, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis continue to spread geographically across the U.S. Based on more than 10 million diagnostic tests, the 2025 CAPC Annual Pet Parasite Forecasts show that...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA May 11-17, 2025 LAST WEEK As we approach the midpoint of 2025, year-over-year veterinary revenue and visits continue a downward trend. One way practices can combat these declines is to create exceptional client experiences. Today’s pet owners want more from their veterinary...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA May 4-10, 2025 LAST WEEK The cost of veterinary care has made headlines again as authorities in the United Kingdom are considering price control and transparency regulations. Similar to the U.S., the cost of veterinary care in the U.K. has outpaced general...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA April 27-May 3, 2025 LAST WEEK For many years, cats have been the “red-headed stepchild” of veterinary medicine, falling behind dogs in pet ownership, veterinary visits, and other key metrics. But a new, first-of-its-kind report from the CATalyst Council has revealed that...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA April 20-26, 2025 LAST WEEK According to the 2025 State of Online Veterinary Care Report, veterinary telemedicine in the U.S. is expected to exceed $10 billion in revenue by 2030, with 20% of all veterinary visits being conducted through telemedicine. The report,...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA April 13-19, 2025 LAST WEEK More than half of U.S. pet owners have skipped or declined veterinary care for their pets, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by PetSmart Charities and Gallup. The study found that, among those who declined care, 70%...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA April 6-12, 2025 LAST WEEK While the U.S. inflation rate eased to 2.4% in March, consumer confidence plummeted during the same time, according to the Conference Board’s March 2025 Consumer Confidence Survey. “Consumers’ expectations were especially gloomy, with pessimism about future business...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA March 30-April 5, 2025 LAST WEEK As veterinary costs continue to climb, a new consumer credit card is offering unique cardholder benefits designed with pet owners in mind. Nibbles, an organization that offers “innovative health care options that help pet parents and...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA March 23-29, 2025 LAST WEEK Check out the Veterinary Industry Tracker for daily stats. Revenue per Practice +1.3%Revenue YoY (Last Week) -4.0%Visits YoY (Last Week) At 1.3%, veterinary industry revenue climbed slightly last week compared to the week prior, at...Read More