Practice Pulse Blog

Delegation is one of the most challenging and most essential skills for veterinary hospital managers to master. Recently, I was given an opportunity to put this skill to the test when I traveled internationally with my daughter on what truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime trip. As managers, stepping away from a busy, eight-doctor small animal hospital can feel nearly impossible. The day-to-day operations are constant, unpredictable, and often exhausting. read more...

Attending the 2026 Veterinary Hospital Manager's Exchange in Pensacola, Florida, was such a rewarding experience, and as the current VHMA President, I couldn't be prouder of the quality continuing education we offer our members. This conference, held February 19–21 at the beautiful Hilton Pensacola Beach, has long been my favorite VHMA event of the year. This year was no exception. What makes the Management Exchange truly special is its size and read more...

Alachua, FL - The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is thrilled to announce that five veterinary management professionals have earned the Certified Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM) certification . The CVOM program is designed to certify qualified management professionals who focus on fundamental administrative office tasks, including team leadership roles. It serves as a testament to professional excellence and expertise, essential read more...

ALACHUA, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) announced that epiq Animal Health , a value-added distributor and solutions provider, has signed on as a Platinum Supporting Sponsor. Qualifying companies offering products and services that address the professional business needs of today's veterinary practices are invited to participate in VHMA's sponsorship programs. Founded in 2017, epiq Animal Health's mission is to deliver read more...

ALACHUA, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) announced that Instinct Science, the company behind the Instinct EMR practice management system and leading AI platform, ScribbleVet, and essential veterinary resources such as Plumb's, Clinician's Brief, Standards of Care, has signed on as a Platinum Supporting Sponsor. Qualifying companies offering products and services that address the professional business needs of today's veterinary read more...