Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 30 - September 5, 2026 LAST WEEK A new report from AAHA and Pawlicy Advisor(opens in new tab) surveys veterinary professionals about the impact of pet insurance on patient outcomes and practice health. Among the key findings: 86% of adjust...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 23-29, 2026 LAST WEEK A new report from BCC Pulse(opens in new tab) explores the impact of AI on veterinary medical devices, from practice management software and clinical documentation to diagnostic imaging. Among the key findings: AI-powered diagnostic imaging is...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA August 16-22, 2026 LAST WEEK July 2026 data from Pet Business Professor(opens in new tab) shows this year’s U.S. consumer price index slowed to 3.4% from last year’s 3.5%, with total pet-related price increases (aka petflation) dropping to 3.0%. Even with...Read More
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