Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 9-15, 2026 LAST WEEK The debate over how to address competition for labor and rising care costs continues. Mission Pet Health issued a statement opposing Colorado’s new mid-level Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role. Mission expressed concerns around the education provided...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 2-8, 2026 LAST WEEK At the AVMA Convention 2026 last month, industry leaders emphasized that fully leveraging veterinary technicians’ skills is vital for practice sustainability. Citing Gallup data estimating each employee departure costs an employer between 1.5 to 2 times...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA July 26-August 1, 2026 LAST WEEK Check out the Veterinary Industry Tracker for daily stats. Revenue per Practice 1.5%Revenue YoY (Last Week) -3.3%Visits YoY (Last Week) Industry revenue and visits both experienced a minor decrease last...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA July 19-25, 2026 LAST WEEK CVS Health announced last week they are now dispensing common prescription medications for cats and dogs. Pet owners can fill prescriptions for select treatments including antibiotics, pain relievers, preventatives, allergy medications, and more at their local pharmacy...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA July 12-18, 2026 LAST WEEK CATalyst Council has released the second edition of “Puppocalypse, Kitten Craze, and the Expectations Reset,” projecting a −2% to −1% annual contraction in U.S. veterinary clinic visits through 2035. Updated with Q2 2026 data and published as...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA July 5-11, 2026 LAST WEEK The U.S. Department of Education has proposed regulations to overhaul higher education accreditation by changing how agencies like the AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE) are able to operate. Under the new rules, which could take effect...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA June 28-July 4, 2026 LAST WEEK Tractor Supply has acquired mobile veterinary care provider VIP Petcare from PetIQ, strengthening the retailer’s in-house pet health platform. The move joins VIP Petcare’s network of about 2,500 contracted veterinarians with Tractor Supply’s existing portfolio, which...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA June 21-27, 2026 LAST WEEK All of us at Vetsource hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday weekend. Check out the Veterinary Industry Tracker for daily stats. Revenue per Practice 2.0%Revenue YoY (Last Week)...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA June 14-20, 2026 LAST WEEK Elanco recently released new consumer research showing that pet owners continue to prioritize spending on pet health and wellness. A survey of 1,409 pet owners showed that 95% will not reduce pet care due to economic pressure...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA June 7-13, 2026 LAST WEEK A new white paper from CATalyst Council, “Puppocalypse, Kitten Craze, and the Expectations Reset,” forecasts U.S. veterinary clinical visit growth to stagnate between -2% and 0% through 2030, a figure below the 2-3% expected annual growth. The...Read More