Veterinarians Are Finally Working Less Than They Did During the Pandemic. The New Question Is What To Do With That.
New AVMA data shows work hours are nearly back to pre-2020 levels. That is good news — and a signal that it is time to look at how practices are actually running.
The Market for Compounded Veterinary Drugs Is Growing. Here’s Why That Matters for Your Practice.
A new market analysis suggests the global animal drug compounding market could grow from approximately $1.5 billion in 2026 to $2.3 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of around 6–7 percent. Other firms report slightly different figures. For example, Grand View Research estimated the market at $1.52 billion in 2024 with a projected CAGR closer to 8 percent.
ASPCA Commends Washington Gov. Ferguson for Signing Bill to Increase Access to Veterinary Telemedicine for Pets
Sponsored by Reps. Lisa Parshley and Debra Lekanoff, H.B. 2247 allows veterinarians to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship using telehealth under certain circumstances, which will help more Washington families access care for their pets. The new law will go into effect on July 1, 2027.
Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Next Steps to Address Rural Veterinary Shortage
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced the release of recommendations developed in partnership with the Farm Journal Foundation to address the shortage of rural and food-systems veterinarians across the state.
Simple blood tests may predict response to lymphoma treatment
A new study in pet dogs treated with promising novel treatment regimens for the same cancer suggests that immune signatures found in blood samples could help identify poor responders early. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, point toward a future in which blood tests could help guide more personalized treatment decisions in both veterinary and human cancer care.
5 Studies Published This Month That Will Change How You Practice
The veterinary literature is moving faster than anyone can track alone. Vet Candy's weekly eblast delivers the most clinically significant new research every week — and here's why starting that habit now matters.