From Trends to Trendsetter: What’s to come at AAHA January 2025

What’s to come is a monthly preview of upcoming content and events at AAHA published during the first week of every month. 

Every new year brings changes, and 2025 is no exception. For months, the teams at AAHA have been working toward a transition to digital media, and our debut is finally here! Although our platform is changing, our mission to elevate the standards of small animal care through accreditation and ongoing initiatives remains the same. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect in the new year. 

From Trends to Trendsetter 

Out with the old and in with the new! Trends is going digital—we’re combining the content you’ve come to love in our print publication with new, expanded digital content. Want to stay up to date with everything going on in veterinary medicine? Our new email newsletter that highlights all our Trends content does just that: Check out the new Trendsetter newsletter. 

It is our hope that AAHA’s content will be more accessible than ever to both veterinary professionals and their clients. New content will feature more multimedia elements, improved accessibility features, and will be easier to share with clients via links. 

Recurring content 

New years represent new cycles, and AAHA’s news cycle is getting a makeover in 2025. Not only are we moving from a thrice weekly to daily publishing schedule to complete our Trends merger, but we’re adding cyclical content as well. Look out for monthly content like our popular From the Guidelines series, our new Dear Labby advice column, What’s to Come content previews to kick off each month, and more, as well as breaking stories in the veterinary world.  

Webinars 

Beyond Medicine Workshop: Defining Your Role within the Veterinary Team with Shared Workplace Strategies for Team Utilization 

Want to be a trendsetter yourself? Attend our upcoming webinar! On Saturday, January 18 at 9:00 AM MST, AAHA is hosting a Beyond Medicine Workshop: Defining Your Role within the Veterinary Team with Shared Workplace Strategies for Team Utilization (sponsored by Zoetis). The webinar aims to empower every member of your veterinary team with the knowledge and tools to elevate their unique skillsets. The three-hour live webinar will focus on the following areas:  

• Understanding Veterinary Team Roles in Client Experience 

• Leveraging Team Members’ Unique Skills 

• Effective Task Utilization. 

• Building a Culture of Accountability 

• Resolving Team Challenges 

• Positive Outcomes of Effective Team Utilization 

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your team, earn three hours of non-medical continuing education credit in jurisdictions (which recognize RACE approval), and contribute to your continuing education requirements for Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Manager Association (VHMA). Learn more and sign up for free here.  

VMI registration closes soon 

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Medical Institute is a great opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and expertise. This virtual five-month program (Feb-Jun 2025) offers executive-level courses for experienced veterinary professionals, practice owners, and CVPMs. Topics covered include: networking, teambuilding, financial management, AI in veterinary practice, telehealth, and more. Registration closes on January 22nd and those interested can register and learn more here.  

VMX 

AAHA will be attending and set VMX in Orlando, Florida from Jan. 25-29! We’ll be there both as attendees and exhibitors! See the AAHA logo? Come say hi! Tell ‘em Trends sent you.  

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Disclaimer: Trends content is meant to inform, educate, and inspire by providing an array of diverse viewpoints. Any content published should not be viewed as an official stance, position, or endorsement by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) or its Board of Directors.