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 Clay...
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 substack
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 America's Pet Preferences Veterinary Innovation Podcast - Navigating Veterinary Industry Trends and Innovations in 2025...
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 for Consolidators...
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 veterinary midlevel practitioner debate...
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 Week
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, Grants, and Scholarships The State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care in 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum 2024...
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-Show...
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 Database
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 Telemedicine State legislative updates...
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 Safe
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 Session...
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/3JTYjRz
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: Get a Sneak Peek into AI Trends and Implementation Strategies...
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-Show
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/3JTYjRz
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 in FAM161A Is Associated with Autosomal Recessive Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the English Shepherd 2024 Animal Health Summit...
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/3JTYjRz
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 newsletter : https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links : AVMA | Straight talk about veterinary workforce issues US veterinary groups clash over need for more p...
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 Diagnostics...
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 Techs
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/3JTYjRz
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 dog breeds in the Dog Aging Project pack...
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...
