Episodes
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
The Bird Bath substackDr. Audrey Wystrach: Major Heat Up in Consolidation – Consolidation for Consolidators
Published 11/05/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
The Bird Bath substackAVMA - How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate
Published 10/29/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
“Top 5 in 15” Webinar Series by Fear FreeThe Bird Bath on Substack
Published 10/22/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
National Veterinary Technician Week
Published 10/15/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
AAVMC - Awards, Grants, and ScholarshipsThe State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care in 2024AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum 2024
Published 10/08/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show
Published 10/01/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Antelligence: Enterprise Practice Database
Published 09/24/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Paving the Path to WellnessWhat is the CyberKnife® System?
Published 09/17/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and TelemedicineState legislative updates
Published 09/10/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Keep Our Pets Safe
Published 09/03/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Leap Venture Studio 2025 Program Information Session
Published 08/27/24
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
Published 08/20/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful 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
Published 08/13/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Webinar: Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show
Published 08/06/24
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
Published 07/30/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Exonic Short Interspersed Nuclear Element Insertion in FAM161A Is Associated with Autosomal Recessive Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the English Shepherd2024 Animal Health Summit
Published 07/23/24
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
Published 07/16/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Mintel - How Changing Pet Ownership Trends Are Affecting The Pet IndustryAnimal Drug User Fee Educational Conference
Published 07/09/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
The RECOVER Initiative has published the updated 2024 guidelines
Published 07/02/24
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 issuesUS veterinary groups clash over need for...
Published 06/28/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
The New York Times: Why You’re Paying Your Veterinarian So Much
Published 06/25/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
Learn more about the Coller-Dolittle PrizeCompass event by NAVC + MFA
Published 06/18/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
HSVMA: Compassionate Care Veterinary Student ScholarshipsEllie Diagnostics
Published 06/11/24
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/3JTYjRz
Helpful links:
NAVTA: Tuition for Techs
Published 06/04/24