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Last week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Florida passes Pet Insurance BillPumpkin launches instant paymentsVeterinary Innovation Council on AIPatterson complete saleCVS Group divests crematorium businessEvents GaloreHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVIC – What Do Veterinary Professionals Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence in 2025?Flourish Academy MasterclassesAnimal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation – Shaping the Future of Animal Health in the USACollege of Veterinary Medicine – Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY 2.0)

Fourth week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?My Pets Wellness CollapseHome Delivery UpdatesRoyal Veterinary College CoE TroublesGeese and ChongHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

Third week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Research shows pets bring £70k of satisfactionLoyal's trials hit new milestoneNebraska seeking rural DVMsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Value of Pets: The Quantifiable Impact of Pets on Life Satisfaction

Second week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?APPA's State of the IndustryHill's World of the CatDr. Elsey's stops Scented LitterAnimal AgTech Innovation SummitHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

First week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Thrive brings in $350MBanfield covers final year TuitionEvette brings on a DVMIVP looks at $2M moreHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackReady, Vet, Go Mentorship Program

Last week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?ACVR and ECVDI release their findings on AIHill's New Veterinary LeadershipJustFoodForDogs on your shelfApply for KC Animal Health Corridor Pitch ContestHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - American College of Veterinary Radiology and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging position statement on artificial intelligenceKC Animal Health Corridor - 2025 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application

Third week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?Vetsource brings facts via WhitepaperRadimal launches Dental TeleconsultationsJAB Dives deeper into InsuranceRelief for K9 GIHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

Second week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?Instinct launches Standards of CareLoneTree's $200MSmall Door's first COORoch Dog fundingUpdate on Pets at HomeHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackRoch Dog - Find The World's Best Dog Friendly Hotels

First week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?Loyal's Big WeekEllie Diagnostics new CEOPets at Home murmersVPA movement in ColoradoViva Las VegasHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackTBD - Veterinary - Written Comments - CVR, LTR

Last week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?Green Bay's ER DesertVeritas Veterinary Partners' ExpansionVetVerifi Closes Seed RoundPetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship AI Survey Peer ReviewedSee you in Vegas!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackPetSmart Charities Veterinary ScholarshipAVMA Publications - Familiarity with artificial intelligence drives optimism and adoption among veterinary professionals: 2024 survey

Third week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?blendVET goes InternationalASPCA's outlet for veterinary voicesFeather in Her Cap WinnersmyBalto MadnessMars saves EarthHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackblendVET - Let's Build the Next Generation of Vet Med — Together.blendVET x Jacksonville 2025 Pathway Event Volunteer Registration FormblendVET Pathway Event Volunteer Registration FormJoin the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare PolicyMarch Veterinary MadnessMars Veterinary Health 2024 Environmental Sustainability ReportVeterinary IT Services Podcast - Technology Generational Shifts and Consolidation in Veterinary PracticeRSS Podcast - Splashing into 2025: Catching up with The Bird Bath podcast's Ryan Leech

Second week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?Big Q4 and 2024 for Animal HealthGrowth for Hills, IDEXX, Phibro, Merck and moreGlobal Bird Flu UpdatesAnimal Supply Company WoesThe Big Game!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

First week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?VCA shuttering Urgent CaresVetnCare brings in new CEOItalian consolidationUpdate on UK pricesHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

End of January, what'd you miss in vet med?Live at VMX!REVAMP LaunchThe Bridge Club ICONPetSmart Charities Leadership ForumConsolidation newsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackREVAMPVIC - Welcome to the Access to Care Resource HubAAHA - Resource Center

Fourth week of January, what'd you miss in vet med?Mashura, CUBEX parent co., bringing in $300MSerenity Vet offers a new reliefMixlab ramps their lab portfolioFDA and CBDCatch me at VMX!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackUse of Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol, in Veterinary Practice; Request for Information

Third week of January, what'd you miss in vet med?AI hits Animal Health Drug CreationTexas A&M pursues Rapamycin for agingMars invests in IndiaTax Laws in Spain, and US counterpartsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackDog Aging Project2025 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application

First week of January, what'd you miss in vet med?A special episode with Vet Life ReimaginedDive into what 2025 has in storeHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackWhat's Coming in Vet Med 2025? Industry Leaders Share Their Predictions | Part 1Vet Life Reimagined

End of 2024, what'd you miss in vet med?The Bird Bath is WorldwideStories you couldn't get enough ofOur top trendsHappy New Year!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

Happy Holidays, what'd you miss in vet med?Hill's rolls out “Welcome Home” Adoption CampaignCalifornia and National Bird Flu UpdatesHappy news for Santa's ReindeerHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack2025 Welcome Home Participating Shelters

Third week of December, what'd you miss in vet med?Patterson Agrees to $4.1B AcquistionMerck cuts off TVCVCA/Antech Publish One Health FrameworkUpdate on NY Puppymill BanHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVCA Voice - Six Step Framework for Companion Animal Public Health Collaboration

Second week of December, what'd you miss in vet med?Purina donates $4.5MStudy links Age of Owners to Food PreferenceAI-Wearable Partnership for TelemedicineHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - Dog and owner demographics impact dietary choices in Dog Aging Project cohortToday's Veterinary Business - What a Year It Was

Kicking of December, what'd you miss in vet med?IAMS puts Fat Dogs in ChicagoNY ban on Puppy Mills is SetCambridge Vet School fails AccreditationMidlevel Pracitioner WebinarHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Bird BathHealthy Weight Dog HubUniversity of Cambridge 2024 Report

Last week of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Evette CEO caught faking DVM profileL Catterton moves into BrazilMidlevel Practitioner WebinarHappy Thanksgiving!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Bird BathSupport Future Innovators in Memory of Kelly Clay

Second week of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Zoetis Shakes up it's Global LeadershipElanco takes a $15M SEC FineGeneral Mills ponies up $1.45MMI:RNA joins the USHowdy London!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

Second week of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Rover acquires Cat in a FlatMore growth in BoardingNew Study shows Pets over PeopleLifeLearn brings AI to ClientEdIt's all BananasCatch me in London!Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe State of Pets - Unpacking America's Pet PreferencesVeterinary Innovation Podcast - Navigating Veterinary Industry Trends and Innovations in 2025

Start of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Exclusive Interview with PetfolkQuarterly Earnings and What they mean to YouWestminster Trading CardsJoin our SubstackSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackDr. Audrey Wystrach: Major Heat Up in Consolidation – Consolidation for Consolidators

Last week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?Tractor Supply Company set to acquire AllivetVeterinary Innovative Partners hires first COOVetster and Mella team upDon't forget to vote!Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

Fourth week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?The Vets x BettervetFear Free Top 5 in 15Lots of PromotionsPetsmart RecyclesJoin our SubstackSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:“Top 5 in 15” Webinar Series by Fear FreeThe Bird Bath on Substack

Third week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?National Veterinary Technician WeekAVMA says, No Shortage…AgainCareCredit+InsuranceIV FluidsSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:National Veterinary Technician Week

Second week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program is openThe State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care by InstinctOllie scoops up DIG LabsAVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum$157B Valuation for OpenAISubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:AAVMC - Awards, Grants, and ScholarshipsThe State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care in 2024AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum 2024

Kicking off Spooky Season, what'd you miss in vet med?Patterson jumps on the acquisition trainZoetis adds more AIScribes on the moveCollege newsTwo vets and a big hillSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show

End of September, what'd you miss in vet med?The gold standard of Practice DataMidwest acquires VictorLive Insights from VetForumSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Antelligence: Enterprise Practice Database

Third week of September, what'd you miss in vet med?All good news this week!Ready, Vet, Go welcomes 150th menteeBond Vet Embraces Well BeingHSA/FSA for PetsCyberKnifeSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Paving the Path to WellnessWhat is the CyberKnife® System?

Second week of September, what'd you miss in vet med?FDA Q&A on VCPR and moreBetter Choice Company's reverse acquisition with SRx HealthMobile practice on the moveSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and TelemedicineState legislative updates

Kicking off September, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy on a rollVeterinary Professional Associate on the BallotInspire swings for Vetsie.aiWrapping up Kansas CitySubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Keep Our Pets Safe

Wrapping up August, what'd you miss in vet med?Live from Kansas CityInspire's birthday to forgetLeap ready for new StartupsCompanion Protect pulls in more fundingHighlights from Veterinary Innovation SummitSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Leap Venture Studio 2025 Program Information Session

August slipped away, what'd you miss in vet med?PetIQ back with more newsMars to Devour Kellogg's snack businessQSM takes offBig plans for KCSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

August is hot, what'd you miss in vet med?PetIQ agrees to go privateExclusive interview with Hill's US CVOSAVMA Issues Guidelines for Working HoursSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Hill's Shelter Program For Pet AdoptionSAVMA Duty Hours GuidelinesVeterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show: Get a Sneak Peek into AI Trends and Implementation Strategies

Start of August, what'd you miss in vet med?Inflexion partners with TPPJustFoodForDogs new execFind your dog with their noseprintA Special Pre-VIS WebinarSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Webinar: Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show

End of July, what'd you miss in vet med?Cats rule EuropeRadimal expands servicesSylvester brings in FundingFranchise OpportunitiesCornell tackles H5N1Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

Fourth week of July, what'd you miss in vet med?Celebrating our 1 year anniversaryCambridge genome sequencingPetco new CEOE-ScriptingProvet Cloud and CVS GroupDon't miss KC Animal Health Corridor SummitSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Exonic Short Interspersed Nuclear Element Insertion in FAM161A Is Associated with Autosomal Recessive Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the English Shepherd2024 Animal Health Summit

Third week of July, what'd you miss in vet med?Capital is BACK!Peloton Capital Invests in LakefieldCareVet secures CreditVIP acquires Valley VetInspire growing?US Vet REIT Strategic PartnerVetForum USASubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

Second week of July, what'd you miss in vet med?FTC's Noncompete Ban hits a SnagMintel's report on Changing Pet OwnershipFDA InviteSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Mintel - How Changing Pet Ownership Trends Are Affecting The Pet IndustryAnimal Drug User Fee Educational Conference

Kicking off July, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy enters the world of Meme StocksMedVet finds a new investorVeterinary CPR updatesSaving puppiesSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The RECOVER Initiative has published the updated 2024 guidelines

A special interview with AVMA LeadershipThis special Friday episode features an interview with the AVMA's Dr. Rena Carlson, Immediate Past President, and Dr. Paula Parker, Chief of Professional Relationships and Strategic Initiatives.Join us to hear the AVMA's view on Workforce Shortage and Telehealth.Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:AVMA | Straight talk about veterinary workforce issuesUS veterinary groups clash over need for more practitionersDemand for and Supply of Veterinarians in the U.S. to 2032AVMA | Survey: Pet owners prefer seeing their veterinarian in personPet Healthcare in the U.S.: Another Look at the Veterinarian Workforce2023 Pet Owner Attitude Survey: Key Findings2024 Veterinary Virtual Care Industry Report

Wrapping up June, what'd you miss in vet med?Exclusive interview with Zoetis Global CMONYT Pipes Up about Vet MedHot stories from AVMA 2024Teaser for a special Friday episodeSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The New York Times: Why You're Paying Your Veterinarian So Much

Second week of June, what'd you miss in vet med?Covetrus cuts jobs$10M for Dr. DolittleSlimming down your FelineNAVC and Michelson's new ConferenceUpcoming work with Zoetis and AVMASubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Learn more about the Coller-Dolittle PrizeCompass event by NAVC + MFA

Welcome to June, what'd you miss in vet med?Florida Vets off the Hook?PIMS and Insurance IntertwinedIPH grabs another insurance providerEllie Diagnostics levels upScholarships for VetsSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:HSVMA: Compassionate Care Veterinary Student ScholarshipsEllie Diagnostics

Welcome to June, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy's Big Q1Nationwide axes 100k clientsPetco shakes up the C SuiteNAVTA+BI ScholarshipSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:NAVTA: Tuition for Techs

Wrapping up May, what'd you miss in vet med?CVS Group offloads NL and IE practicesPetfolk ranks with NewsweekMixlab expandingModern Animal enters the AI discussionTrupanion gets thumbs up to hike ratesSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

Third week in May, what'd you miss in vet med?Antelligence's Updated Enterprise Practice DirectoryDechra's New CEONew rules for foreign dogsGrey market Feline DrugsTAMU SurveySubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Lifetime prevalence of owner-reported medical conditions in the 25 most common dog breeds in the Dog Aging Project pack