Practice Pulse Blog

It may be autumn on the calendar, but you would never know it here in Southern California. With temperatures pushing into the 90s and 100s, it is difficult to picture fall sweaters, cool evenings, or winter just around the corner. This heat wave is a reminder that things do not always unfold as expected, regardless of what the calendar or our carefully prepared plans might suggest. We adjust, make accommodations, and keep moving forward. Sound familiar? read more...

The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association proudly celebrates Practice Manager Recognition Week, November 15 to 21, 2026. This annual week of recognition honors the leadership, dedication, and meaningful impact of veterinary practice managers. Practice managers are the driving force behind successful veterinary hospitals, aligning people, operations, and strategy to create environments where teams and patients thrive. Their leadership is essential read more...

The dog days of summer can bring a unique challenge to veterinary hospital managers. In my more than 40 years in general practice, I have always considered the summer months the “bread and butter” of veterinary medicine. Our hours may remain the same, but our patient volume can increase by a third or more. With increased appointments comes increased revenue and an important opportunity for the practice. The reasons for the summer surge are familiar read more...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cassie Morrison, 215-884-6499 cassie@comsolutionsgroup.com ALACHUA, FL– When Maria Morgan, MBA, CVPM, grew frustrated by the time-consuming and ever-changing process of preparing pets for international travel, she saw an opportunity to create a better solution. Drawing on years of firsthand experience managing complex pet travel cases, Morgan co-founded Passpaw, a cloud-based platform that simplifies pet travel compliance read more...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Lis (215) 884-6499 ALACHUA, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) announced that PawPay , a premier pet insurance activation and instant payment platform, has signed on as a Gold 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. PawPay read more...