Flex Forecast: September/October 2026

On demand

Mastering the Money Side of Your Exit Strategy: The Science of Practice Valuation Practice Management

• Topic: Practice management
• Speaker: Eric S. Miller
• Sponsor: Econologics
• CE Credit: 0.5

Most practice owners assume that when they’re ready to sell, the numbers will speak for themselves. The truth? Your financial independence after the sale depends on far more than what a buyer offers—it depends on how you’ve planned, structured, and protected your exit.

When the Itch Won’t Quit—Cultivating Compliance in Your Derm Cases Dermatology

• Topic: Dermatology
• Speaker: Julia E. Miller, DVM, DACVD
• Sponsor: Koala
• CE Credit: 0.5

This 30-minute program, presented by Julia E. Miller, DVM, DACVD, will cover how to maximize clinical communication strategies to improve compliance in your dermatology cases. A whole-clinic approach, from client service representatives, the nursing care team, to the doctors, will be emphasized.

Healing Light: Photochemical Therapy: How Is It Different, and Where Does It “Shine” in Private Practice?

• Topic: General practice
• Speaker: Dave Huff, DVM
• Sponsor: Erchonia
• CE Credit: 1.0

This 1-hour program will be a basic overview of the physics and understanding of how light energy works in the patient and how photochemical lasers are unique. Attendees will see the practical application and potential outcomes. Huff will share several case studies and case histories through videos and photos.

From Clinic to Curbside: Lessons Learned on My Journey as a Mobile Veterinarian

• Topic: Practice management
• Speaker: Allison McPhee, DVM
• Sponsor: Wag’n Tails
• CE Credit: 1.0

Ride along with McPhee during her journey of building a successful mobile veterinary practice. This honest and sometimes humorous presentation outlines key steps in building a successful business, from defining your unique service model and securing financing to selecting equipment, insurance, and staffing. Ultimately, it encourages veterinarians to confidently pursue mobile practice as a fulfilling and viable career path.

Upcoming webinars

Rethinking the Insulin Reflex: SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy for Feline Diabetes Mellitus

• Date and time: Friday, Oct 2, 2026 1:30 PM EDT
• Topic: Diabetes
• Speaker: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ
• Sponsor: Elanco
• CE Credit: 0.5

This course reviews the 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats and critically evaluates four objections commonly raised against SGLT2 inhibitor (bexagliflozin/Bexacat, velagliflozin oral solution/Senvelgo) therapy for newly diagnosed feline diabetes mellitus: perceived monitoring complexity, owner administration burden relative to insulin injections, cost, and the risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis compared with insulin-associated hypoglycemia. Attendees will leave with a practical, evidence-based framework for selecting SGLT2 inhibitor versus insulin therapy in newly diagnosed diabetic cats.

The Modern Veterinary Pharmacy: Integrating In-Hospital and Online Care

• Date and time: Friday, Oct 2, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
• Topic: Practice management
• Speaker: Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM
• Sponsor: Koala
• CE Credit: 0.5

Consumer expectations have fundamentally changed the way veterinary clients purchase medications, prescription diets, and preventive products. Convenience, home delivery, automatic refills, and digital ordering have become standard expectations rather than competitive advantages. As a result, veterinary hospitals are invited to revisit how online pharmacy services fit within an overall strategy for patient care, client service, and hospital profitability.

This presentation explores the evolving role of online pharmacies as an extension of veterinary healthcare rather than simply another retail channel. Participants will examine how consumer purchasing behavior has shifted, the operational advantages and challenges of online pharmacy integration, and strategies for maintaining strong client relationships regardless of where products are dispensed. Discussion will explore the factors practices should consider when evaluating an online pharmacy partner, from inventory management and operational efficiency to client compliance, convenience, and practice profitability. Lastly, the presenter will touch upon ways to garner staff buy-in to an online pharmacy and how to integrate and promote the pharmacy within the hospital’s daily workflows.

Human-Grade Pet Food: Understanding the Highest Standard for Integrity, Quality, and Food Safety

• Date and time: Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 7:00 PM EDT
• Topic: Nutrition
• Speaker: Christine Miller, Director of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs
• Sponsor: Ollie
• CE Credit: 1.0

Pet owners are increasingly seeking "human-grade" diets for their pets, but what does this claim actually mean? Is it simply a marketing term, or does it represent a meaningful difference in ingredient quality, manufacturing, and food safety?

This presentation explores the regulatory definition of human-grade pet food and the rigorous standards required to legally make this claim. Attendees will learn how human-grade products differ from conventional pet foods in ingredient sourcing, manufacturing practices, facility requirements, documentation, and regulatory oversight. The seminar will also examine why quality systems—including supplier qualification, sanitation, traceability, preventive controls, and testing—play a critical role in ensuring product integrity.

Rather than focusing solely on nutrition, this session provides veterinarians with a behind-the-scenes look at how pet food is produced and why manufacturing standards matter when evaluating food quality. Participants will leave with a practical framework for interpreting human-grade claims and confidently discussing ingredient quality and food safety with clients.

When, Why, and How to Recommend Veterinary Supplements with Confidence

• Date and time: Friday, Oct 9, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
• Topic:
• Speakers: Lindsey Kock, DVM; and Sam Al-Murrani, PhD, MBA
• Sponsor: Bimini
• CE Credit: 0.5

Veterinary supplements are increasingly incorporated into patient care, yet many clinicians remain uncertain about how to evaluate product quality, determine when supplementation is appropriate, and communicate recommendations with confidence. Rather than viewing supplements as an empirical option or “last resort”, veterinarians can apply the same objective clinical reasoning that they use throughout patient care by considering the underlying physiology, biologic rationale, product quality, and available evidence.

This webinar provides a practical framework for assessing veterinary supplements, including how to evaluate manufacturers, ingredient quality, certifications, and supporting research. Through examples from gastrointestinal and dermatologic health, participants will learn how to identify situations where supplementation may support normal physiologic function and complement a comprehensive patient care plan. Attendees will leave with a structured approach for selecting and recommending veterinary supplements that extends beyond anecdotal experience and aligns with clinical decision making.