Compensation transparency benefits everyone in the veterinary profession. Practice owners gain the market intelligence needed to build competitive packages that attract and retain quality teams. Veterinary professionals gain clarity on their earning potential and career trajectory. Our salary survey bridges this information gap, providing twice-yearly benchmark data across entry-level, mid-career, and senior positions. Whether you’re planning your practice’s compensation strategy or seeking to understand your position in the market, you’ll have the data you need to make informed decisions…

Your practice management software rep just sent another email. The subject line promises to “transform your workflow” with AI-powered scheduling. Your pharmacy vendor is pushing automated dispensing. A consultant swears telehealth integration will solve your client communication problems. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re wondering: if I don’t adopt this stuff, am I falling behind?

Here’s the truth no one’s saying out loud. The practices thriving right now aren’t the ones with the most technology. They’re the ones who’ve figured out how to add new tools without breaking what already works. They’re making tech decisions and culture decisions as one conversation, not treating them as separate tracks…

You’re intrigued, but still cautious. AI is making its way into veterinary medicine, and you’re not quite sure what to learn first or how to prepare. The truth is, most clinics aren’t using AI daily, but the shift is happening quietly in pockets of the profession. A practice down the road is testing voice scribes. A referral hospital is running AI-assisted radiology review in the background. Vet schools are weaving AI into their curriculum.

The gap between “that’s interesting” and “I should probably know how this works” is closing faster than you think. If you remember when practice management software first arrived, this feels similar. Initially awkward, eventually essential. This isn’t about becoming a tech expert or changing how you practice medicine. It’s about building comfort with tools that will feel normal in a year or two, so as your practice begins to sensibly embrace AI, you’re curious instead of resistant, confident instead of overwhelmed. Here’s what to focus on now…

If 2025 had a highlight reel, this would be it. These are the 12 articles our community returned to most this year, the ones you saved, shared, and sent to a teammate with a quiet “read this when you get a sec.”

Maybe you will open one between consults the next time the roster changes again. Maybe you will save this page for when the kids are finally asleep and you get five quiet minutes to think like a human. Or maybe you will fire one straight into the group chat with pure vet-world energy… “6 7,” and no further explanation needed…

Growth in a veterinary practice should feel intentional, not reactive. Before you sign a new lease, invest in another piece of equipment, or start sketching a second location, you need a simple way to test whether this move will make your operations smoother, your client experience better, and your profit more predictable, or whether it will quietly increase stress for everyone. Think of it as a 3-question test you run with your leadership team. If you can answer those questions with clear, honest confidence, you are likely on the path to smart, sustainable growth. If you cannot, you may still grow, just in a different way and on a different timeline. Here is how to run that test before you expand, so you can grow smart instead of growing stressed…

Most veterinary professionals know that having some kind of personal brand matters, but it often feels like something reserved for people with spare time and perfect schedules. Between consults, surgeries, unexpected walk ins, and the emotional load of the job, the idea of building a polished presence can feel unrealistic or even uncomfortable.

The truth is that you can grow a strong professional presence with tiny weekly habits that work quietly in the background. When you share small insights, respond to people in your field, and keep your profiles lightly updated, you make it easier for opportunities to find you. Discover how a simple routine can help you stand out, stay connected, and attract the right next step in your career…

Flexibility has become one of the top decision factors for vets, nurses, and techs considering a job change, ranking right alongside pay and perks. Every appointment, surgery, and after-hours call still depends on people being physically present and fully switched on. In a profession where patients can’t wait and emergencies don’t clock out, flexibility can sound like a fantasy or a fast track to chaos.

Yet the practices finding ways to make it work are seeing real, tangible, and yes, bankable gains. It strengthens retention, boosts engagement, and stabilizes culture in ways that show up on the balance sheet as well as in team morale. The question now isn’t whether flexibility matters, but how to make it practical in the reality of delivering quality veterinary care…

When veterinary professionals talk about what keeps them in a role, salary is rarely the first thing they mention. Time away from work, the chance to keep learning, flexibility in the schedule, and security for the future are the factors that consistently rise to the top. They are the elements most often linked to job satisfaction and long-term commitment across practices in the USA, UK, and Australia.

Pay sets a baseline, but it is the package around it that determines whether a role feels sustainable. Understanding how these elements work allows you to compare offers more clearly and decide which ones matter most to you. For employers, recognising their weight is the key to shaping packages that attract the right people and build teams that stay…

Running a veterinary practice today means juggling higher client expectations, tight margins, and teams that deserve to be nurtured but may not be completely satisfied with their lot. As the leader, you’re the one steering through that complexity; without a true north, even the most committed groups can lose their bearings. A clear sense of purpose cuts through the fog – reminding everyone why the work matters and turning tough calls into quick, confident decisions. And it’s called Purpose-driven Leadership.

Explore what Purpose-driven Leadership looks like in action – and the practical wins you can unlock in your practice – without a hint of consultant jargon. Ready to put purpose to work and achieve even more meaningful success?