Last year may be done but 2020 brought lasting changes to the veterinary industry that will impact how practices must operate in the year ahead to remain competitive. Here are…
LifeLearn TeamJanuary 25, 2021
Shortly before the holidays, Merck Animal Health released survey results showing almost 75% of people who’d adopted a dog during the pandemic were considering giving up their new pet once…
LifeLearn TeamJanuary 18, 2021
With practices being busier than ever, the question going forward for veterinary teams becomes, “How do I save time and improve operational efficiency to more effectively manage it all and…
LifeLearn TeamJanuary 13, 2021
Against an uncertain future caused by COVID-19, a recent survey by PolicyAdvisor.com found that 63% of respondents now think that owning life insurance is more important than it was pre-pandemic.…
LifeLearn TeamJanuary 11, 2021
Pet owners (like most people) already had short attention spans before the pandemic. After the pandemic hit, attention spans became even shorter as businesses of all kinds flooded people with…
LifeLearn TeamJanuary 7, 2021
Breweries, wine makers, and mixologists have long overlooked drinks specifically created for veterinary teams, and we feel that has been a big oversight—especially now. As people everywhere prepare to raise…
LifeLearn TeamDecember 31, 2020
Veterinary care and practice revenue represent a strange but important equation right now for veterinary teams, and it basically goes like this: Veterinarians, vet techs, and other practice team members…
LifeLearn TeamDecember 28, 2020
The pandemic pet adoption boom means two things this holiday season: There are many first-time cat owners out there. Many of those cats will be seeing a Christmas tree for…
LifeLearn TeamDecember 21, 2020
First-time dog owners are discovering that dog ownership is not as simple as they thought, according to a new survey by Merck Animal Health, and the cost to dogs may…
LifeLearn TeamDecember 16, 2020
According to a Dec. 8th, 2020 story in The Washington Post, most pet owners understand they may have to wait days (or weeks) for a veterinary appointment because they understand…
LifeLearn TeamDecember 14, 2020
Jennifer Challenger, DVM, poignantly captured the dangers of Dr. Google and challenges facing veterinary practices in a recent article for The Osprey Observer. “There is a well-known case in veterinary…
LifeLearn TeamDecember 9, 2020
