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A federal judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Judge Thomas Varlan ruled that LMU’s claims of harm were too speculative at this point and dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning LMU could file again in the future.

Veterinary Industry Summary September 6-12, 2026
https://veterinaryanalytics.com/blog/veterinary-industry-summary-september-6-12-2026/

“Beyond the benefits for third-party tools, maintaining clean PIMS data is vital for internal operations. Accurate client, patient, and service data leads to more reliable internal reports, giving management a true picture of practice performance. This directly improves reminder accuracy, ensuring clients receive critical communications for their pets at the correct time.”

In our recent blog post, Karyn Ekola, CVPM, dives into how to clean your PIMS data for better client experiences.

https://vetsource.com/blog/how-to-clean-pims-data-better-client-experiences/

A new report from AAHA and Pawlicy Advisor surveys veterinary professionals about the impact of pet insurance on patient outcomes and practice health.

Topics surveyed include adjusting treatments based on client cost concerns, recommended care being declined due to cost, and the challenges of discussing care costs with clients.

Veterinary Industry Summary August 30-September 5, 2026

https://veterinaryanalytics.com/blog/veterinary-industry-summary-august-30-september-5-2026/

Our latest white paper shows veterinary visits fell 3.1% in 2025, continuing a 3-year downward trend. While revenue is up, relying on higher per-visit prices may be masking a deeper challenge: declining client volume.

Pricing alone won’t solve declining visits — it’s time for a stronger focus on retention.

Get your free copy of the white paper at: vetsource.com/blog/turn-declining-visits-into-sustainable-growth

How veterinary practices can turn declining visits into sustainable growth - Vetsource Veterinary practices face declining visits with slight increases in revenue. A new report digs into the data and uncovers opportunities for sustained growth.

July 2026 data from Pet Business Professor shows this year’s U.S. consumer price index slowed to 3.4% from last year’s 3.5%, with total pet-related price increases (aka petflation) dropping to 3.0%.

Even with this minor dip compared to previous months, total pet ownership costs remain near record highs, at 32.2% higher than pre-pandemic levels in December 2019. Veterinary care prices rose 4.7% compared to last year and are up a massive 53.4% since 2019.

Veterinary Industry Summary August 16-22, 2026

🐾 Did you know Vetsource offers 8 hours of volunteer time annually to associates? Through our volunteer program, we aim to encourage meaningful community engagement while enriching the lives of our associates. Recently, some of our leaders helped clean up a botanical garden in Portland, and a few of our team members volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House!

Interested in a career opportunity with Vetsource and helping us build a brighter future for pets and those who care for them? View our open positions at vetsource.com/careers.

The debate over how to address competition for labor and rising care costs continues. Mission Pet Health issued a statement opposing Colorado’s new mid-level Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role. Mission expressed concerns around the education provided by VPA programs and the potential extra burden that will be placed on veterinarians by requiring them to oversee and manage VPAs.

Veterinary Industry Summary August 9-15, 2026

Outstanding client experiences have always been Neffsville Veterinary Clinic’s top priority. “We want people to shop from us,” says Bethany, the practice’s hospital administrator. “We think it’s important to be there for our clients.”

With pet owners expecting more digital options, Bethany knew it was time to answer this demand.

Not only do clients love the convenience, but having an online store through Vetsource has helped the practice’s overall food sales and compliance.

“[There is a common misconception that] you’re going to lose your in-house sales, but it has not shown that,” Bethany shares. “We still carry a ton of food in-house and we still sell a ton of food in-house.”

Since focusing more on their online store, in-house food sales have increased almost 40% in the last four years, while online food sales have nearly tripled.

Chat with us today to find out how your veterinary practice can take nutrition sales to the next level.