Last week of November, what’d you miss in vet med? Evette CEO caught faking DVM profile L Catterton moves into Brazil Midlevel Practitioner Webinar Happy Thanksgiving! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack The Bird Bath Support Future Innovators in Memory of Kelly ClayΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Second week of November, what’d you miss in vet med? Zoetis Shakes up it’s Global Leadership Elanco takes a $15M SEC Fine General Mills ponies up $1.45M MI:RNA joins the US Howdy London! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substackΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Second week of November, what’d you miss in vet med? Rover acquires Cat in a Flat More growth in Boarding New Study shows Pets over People LifeLearn brings AI to ClientEd It’s all Bananas Catch me in London! Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack The State of Pets - Unpacking…

Start of November, what’d you miss in vet med? Exclusive Interview with Petfolk Quarterly Earnings and What they mean to You Westminster Trading Cards Join our Substack Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Dr. Audrey Wystrach: Major Heat Up in Consolidation – Consolidation …

Last week of October, what’d you miss in vet med? Tractor Supply Company set to acquire Allivet Veterinary Innovative Partners hires first COO Vetster and Mella team up Don’t forget to vote! Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack AVMA - How Colorado became ground zero for vet…

Fourth week of October, what’d you miss in vet med? The Vets x Bettervet Fear Free Top 5 in 15 Lots of Promotions Petsmart Recycles Join our Substack Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: “Top 5 in 15” Webinar Series by Fear Free The Bird Bath on Substack…

Third week of October, what’d you miss in vet med? National Veterinary Technician Week AVMA says, No Shortage…Again CareCredit+Insurance IV Fluids Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: National Veterinary Technician WeekΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Second week of October, what’d you miss in vet med? Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program is open The State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care by Instinct Ollie scoops up DIG Labs AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum $157B Valuation for OpenAI Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: AAVMC - Awards,…

Kicking off Spooky Season, what’d you miss in vet med? Patterson jumps on the acquisition train Zoetis adds more AI Scribes on the move College news Two vets and a big hill Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-ShowΑπό τον The Bird Bath

End of September, what’d you miss in vet med? The gold standard of Practice Data Midwest acquires Victor Live Insights from VetForum Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Antelligence: Enterprise Practice DatabaseΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Third week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? All good news this week! Ready, Vet, Go welcomes 150th mentee Bond Vet Embraces Well Being HSA/FSA for Pets CyberKnife Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Paving the Path to Wellness What is the CyberKnife® System?…

Second week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? FDA Q&A on VCPR and more Better Choice Company’s reverse acquisition with SRx Health Mobile practice on the move Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and Telemedici…

Kicking off September, what’d you miss in vet med? Chewy on a roll Veterinary Professional Associate on the Ballot Inspire swings for Vetsie.ai Wrapping up Kansas City Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Keep Our Pets SafeΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Wrapping up August, what’d you miss in vet med? Live from Kansas City Inspire’s birthday to forget Leap ready for new Startups Companion Protect pulls in more funding Highlights from Veterinary Innovation Summit Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Leap Venture Studio 2025 Program Information Ses…

August slipped away, what’d you miss in vet med? PetIQ back with more news Mars to Devour Kellogg’s snack business QSM takes off Big plans for KC Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

August is hot, what’d you miss in vet med? PetIQ agrees to go private Exclusive interview with Hill’s US CVO SAVMA Issues Guidelines for Working Hours Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Hill's Shelter Program For Pet Adoption SAVMA Duty Hours Guidelines Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show: Ge…

Start of August, what’d you miss in vet med? Inflexion partners with TPP JustFoodForDogs new exec Find your dog with their noseprint A Special Pre-VIS Webinar Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Webinar: Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-ShowΑπό τον The Bird Bath

End of July, what’d you miss in vet med? Cats rule Europe Radimal expands services Sylvester brings in Funding Franchise Opportunities Cornell tackles H5N1 Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Fourth week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? Celebrating our 1 year anniversary Cambridge genome sequencing Petco new CEO E-Scripting Provet Cloud and CVS Group Don’t miss KC Animal Health Corridor Summit Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Exonic Short Interspersed Nuclear Element Insertion…

Third week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? Capital is BACK! Peloton Capital Invests in Lakefield CareVet secures Credit VIP acquires Valley Vet Inspire growing? US Vet REIT Strategic Partner VetForum USA Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Second week of July, what’d you miss in vet med? FTC’s Noncompete Ban hits a Snag Mintel’s report on Changing Pet Ownership FDA Invite Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Mintel - How Changing Pet Ownership Trends Are Affecting The Pet Industry Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference…

Kicking off July, what’d you miss in vet med? Chewy enters the world of Meme Stocks MedVet finds a new investor Veterinary CPR updates Saving puppies Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: The RECOVER Initiative has published the updated 2024 guidelines…

A special interview with AVMA Leadership This 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 news…

Wrapping up June, what’d you miss in vet med? Exclusive interview with Zoetis Global CMO NYT Pipes Up about Vet Med Hot stories from AVMA 2024 Teaser for a special Friday episode Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful 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. Dolittle Slimming down your Feline NAVC and Michelson’s new Conference Upcoming work with Zoetis and AVMA Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Learn more about the Coller-Dolittle Prize Compass event by NAVC + MFA…

Welcome to June, what’d you miss in vet med? Florida Vets off the Hook? PIMS and Insurance Intertwined IPH grabs another insurance provider Ellie Diagnostics levels up Scholarships for Vets Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: HSVMA: Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarships Ellie Diagno…

Welcome to June, what’d you miss in vet med? Chewy’s Big Q1 Nationwide axes 100k clients Petco shakes up the C Suite NAVTA+BI Scholarship Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: NAVTA: Tuition for TechsΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Wrapping up May, what’d you miss in vet med? CVS Group offloads NL and IE practices Petfolk ranks with Newsweek Mixlab expanding Modern Animal enters the AI discussion Trupanion gets thumbs up to hike rates Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Third week in May, what’d you miss in vet med? Antelligence’s Updated Enterprise Practice Directory Dechra’s New CEO New rules for foreign dogs Grey market Feline Drugs TAMU Survey Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Lifetime prevalence of owner-reported medical conditions in the 25 most common …

May flowers, what’d you miss in vet med? AVMA says No to AAVMC H5N1 Bird Flu continues to spread Well-Being Buddy Membership Launch Most Dog-Obsessed Cities Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Well-Being Buddies Membership BARK and Zillow Announce America’s Most Dog-Obsessed Cities for Renters…

Welcome to May, what’d you miss in vet med? Finance is in the Air Quarterly reports from some Big Guys Inspire’s Reverse Stock Split Intentional Genomic Alterations Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Bye bye April, what’d you miss in vet med? Non-competes hit the bricks Zoetis unloads MFAs CityVet prepares new grads Thank a Vet! Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: The American Veterinary Medical Law AssociationΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Nearing the end of April, what’d you miss in vet med? BI’s 2023 Annual Report Ups and Downs in Pet Insurance All you need in AI Wag! Furscription Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: A Guide to AI Tools for Veterinary MedicineΑπό τον The Bird Bath

We survived Tax Day, what’d you miss in vet med? Zoetis’ response to WSJ Pet Insurance’s Big Year Plug and Play Topeka BarkAir (seriously) Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Zoetis Webinar: Librela Facts with Dr. Richard Goldstein Plug and Play in Topeka BARK Air…

The sun is back, what’d you miss in vet med? Banfield Survey on Heartworm Layoffs in the UK Expanding Tech Roles in Colorado VetCT Founder Award Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Decreasing the prevalence of heartworm infection in petsΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Don’t be a Fool, what’d you miss in vet med? PetIQ Shutters Half of Practices Pet Industry Hits $147B CatGPT Goldie’s Act New Funds for Loyal and VetVerifi Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: USA: Support Goldie’s Act to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills…

Last week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? AAVMC says “We need vets” Leptospirosis on the rise Pet Trends to Watch Major Dates coming up Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY) AAVMC Statement on U.S. Veterinary Workforce Demand…

St. Patty is gone, what’d you miss in vet med? UK launches a formal investigation Interoperability Survey Request Mars’ New Team Help for Domestic Violence Victims Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Interoperability Survey 2024 AVMA: A novel corporate-community partnership model provides safe h…

Almost Spring, what’d you miss in vet med? Independence Pet Holdings Completed Pets Best Acquisition Florida ready to pass Telemed Bill CBD Data to Stand Behind MySimplePetLab Clinics Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Safety study of cannabidiol products in healthy dogs Follow us on Instagram …

Welcome to March, what’d you miss in vet med? VVCA Reports on Telemed Wedgewood’s Latest Addition Rough Road for Elanco Leap’s 2024 Cohort Sexism in Vet Med Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: 2024 Veterinary Virtual Care Industry Report Most veterinarians are women, but they still face sexism i…

An extra day of February, what’d you miss in vet med? The Bridge Club Winners Inspire is Fearless JustFoodForCEOs Innovation in Kansas City Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: 2024 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company ApplicationΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Live from Vegas, what’d you miss in vet med? AI in Vet Med OpenAI Video Canine Respiratory Illness Declines Covetrus Pays Up Independence Pet Holdings’ New CEO Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine: The Next Paradigm Shift AI Generated Videos Just Cha…

Love is in the air 💙, what’d you miss in vet med? Enterprise Practice Report Quebec Bans Cosmetic Procedures IDEXX Number Questions PetDx Breakthrough Viva Las Vegas Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinary Enterprise Practice Report by Antelligence IDEXX Q4 & Full Year 2023 Earnings Highl…

Welcome to February, what’d you miss in vet med? Elanco’s $1.3B Aqua Sale Alliance Hits 200 Practices Pet Franchise News The AAVMC Dozen Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

January is in the rearview🪞 what’d you miss in vet med? Great Instincts NAVLE Snafu Financial Benchmarking Write this down, VEG Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Instinct and VetMedux are Joining Forces Benchmark Your Veterinary Practice Career Opportunities at VEG…

Still tired from VMX? What’d you miss in vet med? New year and New Roles Sploot Scores Reddit pulls back the curtain on Comp Cat Friendly Data AKCRx Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Reddit: Salary transparency VeterinaryComp Five Emerging Trends In Pet Health Care For 2024 And Beyond MrBeast …

Live from Orlando, what’d you miss in vet med? Antelligence Enterprise Veterinary Practice Report Stem Cell’s Spotlight SignalPet Signals Progress Access to Care through Consolidation Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinary Enterprise Practice Report by Antelligence…

First real week of 2024, what’d you miss in vet med? Heart+Paw Pulls in Investment Airvet rings in 2024 2024 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners PetSmart Charities Spotlight Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath

Happy 2024, what’d you miss in vet med? 2023 News Quiz Ape Memory Noncompete nonstarter ESOP Investment AAHA AI Survey Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Survey: AI in Veterinary Medicine 2023 Veterinary News QuizΑπό τον The Bird Bath

The stockings are coming down, but vet med never sleeps. State of The Bird Bath What Stories Excited Our Listeners Thank you to our listeners AND Massive Thank you to our Team! Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzΑπό τον The Bird Bath