Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA October 11 - 17, 2026 LAST WEEK The surge in new pets in the early years of the pandemic resulted in speculation about an increase in aging patients for veterinary practices. But the data since then shows a downward trend in...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA October 4 - 10, 2026 LAST WEEK According to new preliminary data(opens in new tab) from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), veterinary school debt reached a record high in 2026 as inflation-adjusted starting salaries dropped. The income gap between new...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 27 - October 3, 2026 LAST WEEK AI adoption more than doubled in the past few years, according to a new report(opens in new tab) from Digital and AAHA. Surveying more than 1700 veterinary professionals, the report notes the rapid...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 20 - 26, 2026 LAST WEEK GoodVets has acquired WellHaven Pet Health(opens in new tab), expanding its network from 75 to 116 veterinary hospitals across seven states, including the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. Founded in 2016, GoodVets typically works with...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 13 - 19, 2026 LAST WEEK Last week, IDEXX announced their acquisition of CoVet(opens in new tab), a provider of AI-based ambient listening and clinical workflow software for veterinary practices. The software automates the capture and organization of patient data...Read More
Stats from the Veterinary Industry Tracker powered by Vetsource and AVMA September 6 - 12, 2026 LAST WEEK A federal judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit(opens in new tab) brought by Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Judge Thomas Varlan ruled that LMU’s claims of harm were...Read More
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