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39.2% of Veterinary Professionals Use AI Tools in Their Practice - Digitail and AAHA Survey

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digitail, an all-in-one practice management software for veterinary hospitals, published a study, "AI in Veterinary Medicine: The Next Paradigm Shift," exploring current awareness, perception, utilization, expectations, and concerns around the adoption of AI in veterinary medicine. Conducted in collaboration with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the study collected perspectives from 3,968 veterinary professionals. Below are the study highlights.

Key Points: 
  • Conducted in collaboration with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the study collected perspectives from 3,968 veterinary professionals.
  • 39.2% of respondents reported using AI tools or software in their veterinary setting.
  • 38.7% of veterinary professionals are interested in incorporating AI tools into their practice in the near future, while 15.5% of respondents expressed a clear opposition to AI.
  • Notably, the overwhelming majority of those veterinary professionals who have tapped into AI, are using these tools in their veterinary setting daily or weekly," commented Sebastian Gabor, CEO at Digitail.

COVETRUS® EXPANDS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DR. LINK WELBORN, CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covetrus® , a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced that Link Welborn , DVM, DABVP, the company's Chief Veterinary Officer, will assume an expanded role and additional responsibilities in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covetrus® , a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced that Link Welborn , DVM, DABVP, the company's Chief Veterinary Officer, will assume an expanded role and additional responsibilities in 2024.
  • He will continue as CEO of Veterinary Study Groups , the umbrella organization for the more than 60 Veterinary Management Groups .
  • "We thank Link for his willingness to take on these additional responsibilities."
  • In his role as external spokesperson, Dr. Welborn will serve as Covetrus' leading voice for veterinary health-related topics and their impact on the veterinary industry, such as telemedicine and VCPR (veterinary-client-patient relationship).

Introducing Hockey Cares: Supporting Those in Need from the Delaware Valley Amateur Hockey Community

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hockey Cares Foundation, a Pennsylvania-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched Hockey Cares to support current and former ice hockey players and their families in the Delaware Valley amateur hockey community.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hockey Cares Foundation, a Pennsylvania-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched Hockey Cares to support current and former ice hockey players and their families in the Delaware Valley amateur hockey community.
  • "Hockey Cares aims to ensure that no member of our hockey family faces financial hardships alone during their most challenging times."
  • Jacobs, a former Malvern Prep hockey player, brings market research and coaching expertise to the board, along with over 30 years of hockey involvement in the Delaware Valley.
  • For more information about Hockey Cares or to support its mission, visit the Hockey Cares website.

AAHA Announces Enhanced Digital Benchmarking Platform – Now Free for All Members

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Lakewood, CO, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is proud to partner with Chewy Health to provide its comprehensive analytics platform, AAHA Benchmarking+, free to all members and practices using certain Chewy Health tools.

Key Points: 
  • Lakewood, CO, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is proud to partner with Chewy Health to provide its comprehensive analytics platform, AAHA Benchmarking+, free to all members and practices using certain Chewy Health tools.
  • This innovative cloud-based platform replaces AAHA’s printed Vital Stats series in direct response to feedback from AAHA’s members.
  • The FIDO dashboards, the latest addition to the platform, include Fee reference, Inventory, Doctor opportunities, and Optimized employee health.
  • AAHA Benchmarking+ is now free to all AAHA members as well as practices using Chewy Health tools such as PracticeHub.

Small Door Veterinary Expands in Washington D.C. With New Location in Spring Valley Neighborhood

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Small Door Inc., a tech-enabled, membership-based veterinary care provider that operates under the brand Small Door Veterinary , today expanded its footprint in the Washington, D.C. market with the opening of its state-of-the-art practice in Spring Valley (4301 49th Street, NW).

Key Points: 
  • Small Door Inc., a tech-enabled, membership-based veterinary care provider that operates under the brand Small Door Veterinary , today expanded its footprint in the Washington, D.C. market with the opening of its state-of-the-art practice in Spring Valley (4301 49th Street, NW).
  • The new Spring Valley facility is the third location to open in the city this year, as Small Door continues to address a growing need for vet care amongst D.C. pet owners.
  • The opening marks the tenth location across three markets that Small Door has entered, with five New York City locations and two Boston practices that opened earlier this year.
  • As Small Door continues to expand in the DC market, Spring Valley was an ideal neighborhood to serve our target customer,” said Josh Guttman, Co-Founder and CEO of Small Door.

Survey highlights substantial need for canine osteoarthritis management protocol for veterinarians

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

SHIRLEY, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A pivotal survey by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), conducted in partnership with American Regent Animal Health and leading veterinary orthopedist Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DACVSMR, CCAT, has revealed a significant demand among participating veterinarians for a structured protocol to manage canine osteoarthritis, especially when it comes to early detection in younger dogs.

Key Points: 
  • An overwhelming 95% of veterinarians agree that a canine osteoarthritis protocol would be beneficial, signaling an urgent need for standardized care procedures.
  • The survey, which garnered responses from nearly 800 veterinarians, also sheds light on practitioners' self-assessment of their own knowledge.
  • With veterinarians estimating that 45% of their patients have osteoarthritis, 47% are predisposed to it, and 26% have early-onset disease, the survey highlights a critical window of opportunity for early intervention.
  • In addition, veterinarians say 75% of their clients know only "a little bit" about canine osteoarthritis, presenting an opportunity for better education and resources that boost understanding of what dog owners need to know about osteoarthritis.

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Achieves Highest Level of Accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is proud to announce its accreditation as a referral practice by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), acknowledging AMC's expertise in handling specialty cases referred by general practitioners. This accreditation is in addition to AMC's long-standing AAHA accreditation as a general practice hospital. Both accreditations come after a rigorous evaluation of its practice protocols, medical equipment, staffing, facilities, and client services. AMC is the only AAHA accredited referral practice within the five boroughs. 

Key Points: 
  • "This is the highest level of veterinary excellence.
  • Only 12% of animal hospitals are accredited.
  • "We were evaluated on nearly every aspect of the hospital's operation, demonstrating the exceptional level at which our team operates.
  • Unlike human hospitals, animal hospitals are not required to be accredited.

American Animal Hospital Association announces partnership with Korean Veterinary Medical Association and welcomes newly certified clinics in Japan

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

AAHA and the Korean Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) jointly announce a licensing agreement to accredit veterinary clinics throughout South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • AAHA and the Korean Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) jointly announce a licensing agreement to accredit veterinary clinics throughout South Korea.
  • Based on data from Statistics Korea,1 around 3.129 million households in South Korea (15% of all households) have animal companions.
  • Dogs are more popular than cats, with a ratio of 3:1, as 11.6% of households have dogs and 3.4% have cats.
  • Japan Pet Food Association -The Survey on the Status of Dog and Cat Ownership in Japan.

AAHA CON Announces Exciting Lineup of Expertise for Veterinary Professionals

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Lakewood, CO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is thrilled to unveil the impressive lineup of speakers at AAHA CON (formerly known as Connexity).

Key Points: 
  • Lakewood, CO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is thrilled to unveil the impressive lineup of speakers at AAHA CON (formerly known as Connexity).
  • This reimagined event promises to deliver over 80 hours of exceptional medical and non-medical continuing education opportunities for all members of the veterinary team.
  • With a focus on practical applications of new research and guidelines, AAHA CON offers a unique platform for networking and discussion, enabling veterinary professionals to elevate their level of care.
  • The comprehensive session lineup at AAHA CON covers a wide range of medical topics, ensuring that attendees gain a wealth of practical knowledge.

Streamline Exceptional Pet Care with a New Series of Resources from AAHA

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The series, developed in collaboration with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res.

Key Points: 
  • The series, developed in collaboration with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res.
  • Anesthesia), an internationally acclaimed lecturer on anesthesia and pain management, includes several essential tools for veterinary teams.
  • These tools are designed to simplify safe anesthesia and excellent patient care from hospital to home.
  • To further optimize outcomes and evolve a veterinary team's approach to anesthesia and optimize outcomes, check out the AAHA Anesthesia Safety and Monitoring Guidelines Certificate for interactive learning based on our trusted AAHA Guidelines.