Market Trends

Two successful hospitals have spent years trying to find a veterinary associate. Are these isolated incidents or signs of a larger trend? While the experts deliberate, futures hang in the balance.

What does the future hold? We asked dvm360 readers and industry experts for their thoughts.

Fat-cat investors are hungry for great veterinary hospitals to buy, and they're baiting the nation's practice owners with juicy sale checks. Here's what they want in a prize catch.

Here are the most up-to-date numbers we could get on the number of veterinary practices owned by corporate consolidators and practice chains.

Pet owners every day are asking that questionor thinking itwhen it comes to your veterinary practice. Consider this new survey from a veterinary smartphone app company.

We went to Vegas and all we got was this amazeballs roundup of whats new and coming to a show floor near you.

Are brachycephalic breeds doomed for a lifetime of poor health? New data does not look promising for the pug and its fellow flat-nosed friends.

Pet owners disagree with veterinarians on nutritional issues

We have four words: New. Veterinary. Products. GO!

Veterinary firms are becoming more concentratedfewer in number and larger in size. Heres a look at why its happening and what the impact might be.

What they are, why they're so bad for veterinary practices, and where your hope for change lies.

The total value of economic activity generated from veterinary services in 2014? A cool $63.1 billion.

Candy and pet food company, which already owns the Banfield and BluePearl chains, will pay $9.1 billion for VCAs almost-800-practice business.

AVMA economists offer hope and a call for action.

Dr. Mike Paul reflects on his humble beginnings, veterinary inspiration and the future of a reality TV-style profession.

What will veterinary medicine look like in 5, 15 and 30 years? We adapted a CVC session by Ernie Ward, DVM, to create a timeline of things to come.

An honest assessment of veterinarians' hang-ups with technology and a path to move forward.

Rising demand for veterinary services should not lead to a call for more veterinarians. Here's why.

Pending FTC approval of Merial acquisition, BI will sell Duramune, ULTRA, Fel-O-Vax and other lines.

You can confront todays economic challenges AND remain optimistic about the veterinary field at the same time. Here are 3 tips to help you thrive.

Results from dvm360s 2015 survey shed light on how euthanasia has changed (and hasnt changed) since 2012.

Veterinary economists weigh costs and benefits of both degrees to determine how many graduates is too many for these similar industries.

Is there a shortcut to personal change and transformation? These experts say veterinarians need to cut themselves some slackthen cut out their bad habits.

Does every veterinary practice in the country get crushed by a revenue drop in the winter months? We set out to prove what every wise veterinarian seems to know.

Numerous factors could jeopardize efforts to restore sustainability.

Four new types of treats will be available to pair with the companys therapeutic diets.

Data from 2.5 million dogs and nearly 500 thousand cats contributes to State of Pet Health Report, which also details 10-year trends in common diseases.

Think private practice is the only way to use a veterinary degree? Dont be so black and white! Todays veterinarian faces a rainbow of choices when it comes to using a veterinary degreeincluding new ways of meeting pet owners needs in private practice.

More technology, but higher costs. More focus on whole-pet wellness and pet owner involvement. Do you agree this is where the veterinary profession is headed?

The results are in! Nationwide announces the top medical conditions of 2015 and the average cost to treat. Does their list match up with what you see most in your veterinary practice?