May 19, 2022 Episode 12 – Philanthropy in Practice: Care Plans for Service Animals There are a half-million service animals in the United States, according to ShareAmerica, and 16,766 assistance dogs certified by Assistance Dogs International.   These animals aid in so many ways, yet the cost of veterinary care

March 14, 2022 Episode 11 – A New Plan to Improve Dental Health Periodontal disease remains the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs, according to a recent AVMA report. How can practices proactively address this enduring problem — beyond raising awareness of the issue during Pet Dental Health

January 18, 2022 Episode 10 – Searching for a Complete Veterinary Solution? Veterinary workloads are rising as practices care for more pet patients amid ongoing challenges. Could technology provide a path forward? In this episode, Georgia Wraight, president of Global Technology Solutions at Covetrus and executive vice president of the

December 14, 2021Episode 9 – Pet Insurance and Wellness Plans Work Hand in HandDuring the pandemic, pet insurance rates rose 23%, per the latest report from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. In this episode, Dr. Doug Kenney, author and host of the Pet Insurance Guide Podcast, outlines the

November 17, 2021 Episode 8 — The Technological Future of Practice Management SoftwareMore than 20,000 veterinary practices here in the U.S. rely on Covetrus practice management software. Coming innovations to this technological backbone will give vets and their staff new tools to work more efficiently and achieve better clinical and

October 5, 2021 Episode 7 – The Strategic Power of Customizable Wellness Plans Monument View Veterinary Hospital launched its wellness plan program in December 2020 in the thick of the pandemic. And they signed up about 140 pets in just a few months! In this episode, Practice Manager Miranda Schroeder

July 9, 2021 Episode 6 – New Wearable for Data-Driven Pet Health The latest episode features an interview with Donny Lamey, CEO of Link, a company that makes an innovative wearable pet device. Donny explains how the device, which has GPS and many other features, helps position veterinarians as trusted

May 19, 2021 Episode 5 – Wellness Plans With Dr. Karen Felsted This episode features an interview with Dr. Karen Felsted, a doctor of veterinary medicine, consultant and CPA, who is widely recognized for her expertise in wellness plans. Our wide-ranging conversation covers the business aspects of wellness plans, innovative

April 12, 2021 Episode 4 – Feline Genetic Testing for Oral and Overall Health Cat parents, just like dog owners, need to be educated about their cat’s overall health, breed traits, and oral health. Now, that education can include genetic information about each cat’s unique makeup. This knowledge can not

April 2, 2021 Wellness plans seem to be making a comeback as a way to help pet owners afford the care their pets need. In this episode, I interview Bob Richardson, president of Veterinary Care Plans (VCP). His company helps veterinarians design and offer payment plans to clients, taking the burden of marketing and