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As veterinary practices across the United States strive to provide comprehensive and high-quality care, there is a growing recognition of the impact of pet insurance on patient outcomes, client satisfaction, and clinic/hospital growth. Pawlicy Advisor’s State of the Industry data is compiled by Pawlicy Advisor and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) from a survey of 557 veterinary professionals.

Each year, Pawlicy Advisor and AAHA work together to conduct an industry-wide survey and gather key information about the real impact of pet insurance across U.S. veterinary practices. This data is then aggregated and analyzed to produce a set of established benchmarks and statistics which are incorporated into Pawlicy Advisor’s State of the Industry Report.

Congratulations to Lauryn Mechura, hospital administrator at South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the September 2025 AAHA/CareCredit Employee of the Month!

From the SOAP Box is the newest podcast from AAHA! Join our host Dr. Emily Singler every other week as we chat with an array of amazing guests! You can listen on Spotify, YouTube, and AAHA’s LMS.

A new treatment for dogs with herniated discs, which involves an injection of chondroitinase into the patient’s back, has successfully completed clinical trials led by Texas A&M.

With everything on your plate, choosing art to hang on the wall in your practice might not be a priority. But, art and color can have a surprising effect on emotions and wellbeing.

Learn more about new opportunities coming to AAHA this month!

The NVPU, the only union dedicated solely to veterinary support staff, announced its closure last month. Learn more about the details here.

Most veterinarians aren’t trained in botany or mycology, and even those who can confidently identify common garden hazards like lilies or Amanitas may be stumped when presented with an unusual mushroom species or uncommon plant. That’s why Poisons Help, a Facebook-based volunteer network, can be an invaluable resource for veterinary professionals (and pet parents) the world over.

Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Research Anesthesia) is a multi-credentialed veterinary technician specialist (VTS) with a passion for anesthesia, pain management, and cannabinoid medicine.

Meet Amber LaRock, a credentialed veterinary technician living in Thailand. While her day job involves marketing and social media work for a veterinary aftercare supply company, she spends her off hours volunteering at local animal charities and creating social media content that inspires other veterinary professionals to incorporate travel into their lives.

In her content creation, she strives to help foster open mindedness and compassion in others. “I love that the veterinary and human experience is so deeply intertwined. When supporting pets and community animals, we are also helping the people that love and care for them. We get to make an impact for everyone, and that’s just so cool!”