Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
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
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
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
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
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 31-September 6, 2025 LAST WEEK Veterinary Practice News’ recent Veterinary Economic Outlook Survey has revealed how veterinary professionals feel about today’s economy. Every U.S. state was represented in the survey results, and more than two-thirds of respondents identified as practice owners,...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 24-30, 2025 LAST WEEK Last week, year-over-year veterinary industry revenue grew, while visits and parasiticide purchases remained in negative territory. Read on for details. Check out the Veterinary Industry Tracker for daily stats. Revenue per Practice +1.9%Revenue YoY (Last...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 17-23, 2025 LAST WEEK A recent global survey from Merck Animal Health, “Pet Owner & Vet Perspectives on Parasite Treatment and Prevention,” has uncovered persistent gaps in year-round flea and tick protection, presenting a prime educational and service opportunity for veterinary...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 10-16, 2025 LAST WEEK At the AVMA Convention in Washington, D.C., an expert panel spotlighted a growing concern: Nearly 80% of pet owners underestimate the total cost of caring for their animals over a lifetime. The panel discussion, titled “Navigating the...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 3-9, 2025 LAST WEEK Shelter Animals Count has reported that an estimated 2.8 million dogs and cats entered U.S. shelters and rescue organizations during the first half of 2025 — a 4% decline compared to the first six months of 2024....Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA July 27-August 2, 2025 LAST WEEK A new veterinary industry report from Piper Sandler has revealed concerns across veterinary consolidators, with slowing visit volumes, tempered pricing optimism, and long-term uncertainty clouding the sector's near-term outlook. According to the Vet Consolidator Survey, industry...Read More