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The Bird BathMWI+Covetrus?, Snout’s $110M, Rover’s Purrrchase, and DSM-Firmenich AHN potentialFirst week of February, what’d you miss in vet med?Is Covetrus eyeing MWI?Snout brings in $110MRover acquires MeowtelCVC looking at dsm‑firmenich Animal Nutrition & HealthHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackInventory Ally
2026-02-0311 minThe Bird BathWestern’s New Partner, Chewy, Covetrus and SmartEquine, Study Shows Plenty Access to CareFirst week of November, what’d you miss in vet med?Western Vet Partners sticks with TDP and adds new PartnerSecret Shoppers, “No trouble getting vet appointments”Chewy Acquires SmartEquine from CovetrusSKU’s CPG AcceleratorHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackPearl: Hybrid Intelligence - Veterinary AI platformAVMA Publications - Secret shopper surveySKU Spring '26 Track ApplicationSKU Mentor Interest Form
2025-11-0412 min
Life Is But A StreamEp 9 - Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: How Covetrus Solved Latency with StreamingFor enterprises managing sprawling systems and frequent M&A activity, data latency isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a blocker to business value. In this episode, Joe Pardi, Senior Director of Global Data Engineering at Covetrus, explains how his team replaced fragile data pipelines with a robust real-time data streaming architecture that enables instant decisions across the entire enterprise.The Covetrus team started with open source Apache Kafka® and then shifted to Confluent Cloud for scalability and data governance. Joe shares the adoption has drastically reduced operational overhead, strengthened data governance, and supercharged innovation. He also emphasizes the strat...
2025-05-2744 min
Portland, ME Daily News and Info TrackerBooming Hotel Industry Transforms Portland, Maine's Skyline and EconomyPortland, Maine, is experiencing a period of significant development and change, driven by various economic, social, and infrastructural factors. One of the most notable trends is the booming hotel industry. Over the last decade, Portland has seen a substantial increase in hotel rooms, with approximately 1,250 new rooms coming online. This growth is attributed to the rise in leisure and business travel, particularly with investments from large companies like WEX, The Roux Institute, and Covetrus, which have boosted business travel to the area[2].The city's busy season has extended further into the fall, and efforts are underway to enhance...
2024-12-2703 minPortland, ME Daily News and Info TrackerPortland, Maine, Navigates Economic Boom and Social ChallengesPortland, Maine, is experiencing a mix of developmental strides and challenges that reflect the city's evolving landscape. One of the notable developments is the booming hotel industry, driven by an increase in leisure and business travel over the past decade. The city has seen the addition of about 1,250 new hotel rooms in the last 10 years, with at least 750 more rooms in various stages of planning and over 400 in the works in the surrounding area. This growth is supported by investments from large companies such as WEX, The Roux Institute, and Covetrus, which have boosted business travel. To further enhance tourism...
2024-12-2303 minPortland, ME Daily News and Info TrackerPortland, Maine: Navigating Growth and Community Challenges in a Shifting LandscapePortland, Maine, is experiencing a mix of developmental strides and community challenges that reflect the city's evolving landscape. One of the notable trends in Portland is the booming hotel development, driven by an increase in leisure and business travel over the last decade. The city has added nearly 450 new hotel rooms in the last four years alone, with notable openings such as the Canopy Hotel, Aloft, and the Cambria Hotel. Currently, there are at least 750 hotel rooms in various stages of planning, and over 400 more in the surrounding areas, indicating a strong and growing hospitality sector[2].This growth...
2024-12-2203 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationFrom Air Force to Cloud Networking: Covetrus’ Alex Sahadak on Multicloud Connectivity, Security, and CostsIn this engaging episode of Altitude, Jason Gervickas sits down with Alex Sahadak, a seasoned infrastructure architect at Covetrus and an Air Force veteran, to dive into the evolving world of cloud networking and infrastructure.Alex shares his journey from his early days in the Air Force, where he honed his skills as a network engineer, to his current role at Covetrus. With rich experiences from the Maine Medical Center and Systems Engineering, Alex brings invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities in cloud infrastructure.The episode touches on a variety of topics, including the...
2024-10-2225 min
Impact PricingPractical Methods for Competitive Intelligence in Pricing with Jason CovitzJason Covitz, the Vice President of Commercial Finance at Covetrus, possesses a wide range of expertise including CFO, Business Growth, Value-Based Pricing, Sales Effectiveness, and Product Management, among others. In this episode, Jason shares competitive pricing strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding both inherent and relative value when comparing products to competitors. He shares practical methods for gathering competitive pricing intelligence and highlights the need for combining analytical and creative thinking in pricing. Why you have to check out today's podcast: Gain valuable insights into how to approach value-based pricing, understand competitor c...
2024-07-0125 minThe Bird BathCovetrus Layoffs, Dolittle Prize, Fat Cats, and Upcoming EventsSecond week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Covetrus cuts jobs$10M for Dr. DolittleSlimming down your FelineNAVC and Michelson’s new ConferenceUpcoming work with Zoetis and AVMASubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Learn more about the Coller-Dolittle PrizeCompass event by NAVC + MFA
2024-06-1813 min
The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360Debunking care plansRon Nelson serves as Executive Vice President of Covetrus Care Plans, a leading wellness plan and program management solution at the forefront of the veterinary industry, driving compliance, pet owner loyalty and practice revenue. With a career spanning over 10 years in the veterinary industry, Nelson brings a wealth of experience focused on wellness plan technology and program implementation. His responsibilities have ranged from brand and business strategy, sales and marketing, technology feature and capability development, as well as strategic partnerships and customer support. Under Nelson’s guidance, Covetrus Care Plans provides comprehensive solutions for independent practices while delivering enterprise-level functionality an...
2024-02-2817 minThe Bird BathLive from WVC! Covetrus Fined, AI, and Insurance CEOLive from Vegas, what’d you miss in vet med?AI in Vet MedOpenAI VideoCanine Respiratory Illness DeclinesCovetrus Pays UpIndependence Pet Holdings’ New CEOSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine: The Next Paradigm ShiftAI Generated Videos Just Changed Forever
2024-02-2012 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 15 – Encore Presentation - Three Steps to Gain Efficiency and Increase Loyalty (Without Hiring)Which of today’s technologies could make a meaningful impact on the health of your patients and your practice? We invite you to listen to an encore presentation of our interview with Eric Garcia*, an internationally recognized digital and information technology strategist who works exclusively with veterinary practices.
Addressing the demands of today’s pet parents can seem daunting, and expanding your staff may not be an option. This episode outlines three technological changes that can make a measurable impact on your veterinary practice, your team and your pet patients.
In this episode, Eric guides us t...
2023-12-1117 min
Vet Candy – Veterinary Lifestyle, News & LearningUnmasking the Opioid Crisis: A Veterinarian’s Vital Role Unveiled! Episode 3Thank you to Covetrus for sponsoring!
Between 1999 and 2017, nearly 400,000 lives were lost due to overdoses linked to both prescription and illicit opioids. Unfortunately, the death toll continues to climb, along with the number of individuals grappling with opioid dependence or addiction. While significant efforts focus on educating physicians and dentists about their crucial roles in tackling this nationwide crisis, there's a critical aspect that often goes unnoticed – the involvement of veterinarians.
Pain management is equally vital in the realm of animal care, where animals, like humans, often require opioids for relief. Veterinarians and vet...
2023-11-1441 minVet Candy – Veterinary Lifestyle, News & LearningUnmasking the Opioid Crisis: A Veterinarian’s Vital Role Unveiled! Episode 2Thank you to Covetrus for sponsoring!
The opioid crisis has been making headlines for years, with devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities across the United States. While much of the attention has rightfully focused on human health care providers, pharmaceutical companies, and patients, a significant piece of the puzzle has remained largely overlooked—veterinarians.
In December 2014, an alarming veterinary case emerged in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, shedding light on an unconventional form of opioid abuse. Heather Pereira, in her desperate quest to feed her addiction, resorted to intentionally harming her pet dog to obtain pre...
2023-11-1327 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 14 - Workforce, Workflow, and the Future of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Lori TellerAs the world of veterinary medicine evolves, how do veterinary practitioners make sense of emerging trends and market forces so that more pets and practices thrive?
In this episode, Dr. Lori Teller answers practitioners' most pressing questions on the present and future of veterinary medicine. Dr. Teller, past President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Clinical Professor of Telehealth at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, offers expert advice on:
Workforce issues
Diversity in veterinary medicine
Telemedicine
Artificial intelligence
Practice technology
If you’re curious about trends involving today’s top-of-mind issu...
2023-11-1319 minVet Candy – Veterinary Lifestyle, News & LearningUnmasking the Opioid Crisis: Veterinarian’s Vital Role Revealed, Episode 1Thank you to Covetrus for sponsoring!
Welcome to "Unmasking the Opioid Crisis: A Veterinarian's Vital Role Unveiled!" Presented by Vet Candy and narrated by Clay Palmer, this episode explores the origins, statistics, and pathways to recovery. Join us on the journey to understanding and addressing the opioid crisis. In this eye-opening podcast, we dive headfirst into the origins of the opioid crisis.
The story begins in 1980 with a seemingly innocuous five-sentence letter that found its way into the New England Journal of Medicine. The author's assertion that the risk of addiction associated with op...
2023-11-0631 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 13 - How to Talk About Veterinary Care and Costs with Jonathan WainbergThe power of the human animal bond makes pet parents feel passionate about their furry family members. When the subject turns to health-related costs, the result can be emotionally charged conversations, particularly when budgets are tight and treatment decisions become life or death. How can veterinary teams successfully navigate these conversations to benefit patients, clients and practitioners?
In this episode of Covetrus® Connected Care, Jonathan Wainberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pet at CareCredit®, a Synchrony solution, shares helpful tools and integrated solutions that veterinarians can offer and use to support pet parents when unexpected co...
2023-10-2324 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 12 - The Human-Animal Bond and Service Animals: What Veterinarians Should KnowWe know animals are good for us. Animal interaction, for example, releases powerful hormones that lower blood pressure and induce relaxation, among other benefits.
When it comes to understanding the human-animal bond, Dr. Maggie O'Haire, Associate Dean for Research and Professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, is an internationally recognized scholar in the field. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and has been highlighted in more than 1,000 media stories globally.
This episode dives into the latest research on the emerging role of the human-animal bond on the well-being of veterans...
2023-09-1824 min
The Thriving Equine Professional | Career Connections, Equine Industry Resources, Career Advice.20 | Industry in Crisis? Proof That The Future of Equine Veterinary Medicine is Bright! Listen in, Live from OEPS 2023Is the Equine Veterinary Medicine Industry in Crisis? According to todays guests- the future of Equine Veterinary Medicine is BRIGHT! Listen in, Live from OEPS 2023.
OEPS, 'Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar' returned to Lexington, KY with tremendous energy in 2023 after a decade hiatus.
Join Jodi in connecting with attendees, presenters and sponsors as we face the shortage of equine practitioners head-on.
Guests include,
Dr. Bill Rood brings us the history of OEPS, www.RoodandRiddle.com
Shelby Mosley, Student and Early Career Programs Coordinator with AAEP, explains the role and impor...
2023-09-141h 00Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 11 - Create a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Veterinary Workplace with Angie Arora, MSW, RSWThe veterinary community is increasingly turning its attention to the role of mental health in the workplace. Psychological well-being impacts everything from productivity to morale to safety, yet busy veterinary practices may be unsure how to best support staff mental health and well-being.
Our guest, Angie Arora, MSW, RSW, offers practical solutions to help practices foster psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. Angie is a Veterinary Social Worker, Well-being Coach and Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist. She specializes in veterinary well-being, end-of-life and pet loss support, and equity issues in veterinary medicine.
Angie outlines the conditions and...
2023-08-2126 minCovetrus Connected Care**Encore Presentation** The Veterinary Workforce Crisis: What’s Behind It and How Do We Move Beyond It?Do staffing and retention keep you up at night? We invite you to listen to this previously released episode with Matt Salois, the former chief economist at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Be sure to follow the podcast and look for a new episode next month.
The Veterinary Workforce Crisis: What's Behind It and How Do We Move Beyond It?
A trained economist, Matt Salois is a pro at parsing the latest veterinary industry data on employment, productivity and employee well-being. Salois is President of Veterinary Management Groups, where he's charged with enhan...
2023-07-2431 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 9 - Three Steps to Gain Efficiency and Increase Loyalty (Without Hiring)Addressing the demands of today’s pet parents can seem daunting, and expanding your staff may not be an option. This episode suggests three technological changes that can make a measurable impact on the health of your veterinary practice, your team and your pet patients.
Our guest is Eric Garcia*, an internationally recognized digital and information technology strategist who works exclusively with veterinary practices. An award-winning speaker, Eric was recognized as Speaker of the Year by VMX in 2020.
In this episode, Eric guides us through the current state of the industry. To meet today’s dema...
2023-06-2617 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 8 – Why 3,000+ Veterinary Practices Said Yes to vOS™Around a year ago, Covetrus® launched a first-of-its-kind solution called Covetrus Pulse™, a cloud-based veterinary operating system or vOS™. Since then, Pulse has helped veterinary practitioners serve over 3.5 million patients across more than 14.6 million appointments.
But what is a vOS™? And, importantly, amid today’s demands, how has the Pulse technology improved the lives of veterinary practitioners and the animals they care for?
In this episode, Benny Estes, Director of Product Management at Covetrus, shares real-world insights gleaned from the practices that have been using Pulse. He describes how Pulse helps address many of today’s pain poin...
2023-05-3018 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 7 - Care Plans, Compliance and Revenue: What Veterinarians Need to KnowNow more than ever, pet parents need help budgeting for veterinary care. At the same time, higher compliance, revenue and iron-clad client relationships are the chief goals of many practices. Are care plans the answer?
In this episode, Dr. Karen Felsted, a veterinary industry thought leader, explains why care plans are good for animal health and a practice’s bottom line. Dr. Felsted is the former CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues and served on the research team for several major veterinary industry studies, including the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study.
Drawing on...
2023-03-2719 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 6 - No-Nonsense Steps to Save Time and Drive Revenue in Your Veterinary PracticeIs your veterinary practice team overwhelmed by today’s hectic pace? We know practices could be more efficient, but what are the steps to get there?
Episode 6 of the Covetrus® Connected Care podcast explores proven, no-nonsense strategies to:
Uncover and understand areas of inefficiency in your veterinary practice
Streamline workflows without changing how you practice veterinary medicine
Tap into technology to recapture precious minutes and grow revenue and relationships
The episode features Dr. Link Welborn, Chief Veterinary Officer for Covetrus in North America and the owner of 6 AAHA-accredited hospitals in Tampa, Florida, and Stephanie Foster, Dir...
2023-02-1418 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 5 - How Can You Connect Pet Parents to Reliable Information?Pet parents are seeking reliable health information about their pets — but are they finding it? When surveyed, 56% of pet parents said their top sources of information were pet retailers and the internet, rather than their vet. Given this reality, how can busy veterinary professionals take a more active role in connecting pet parents to reliable content?
In this episode of Covetrus® Connected Care, we talk with Wendy Toth, publisher of Great Pet Care, an educational site for pet parents that’s part of Covetrus, and Dr. Hanie Elfenbein, an emergency services veterinarian and frequent contributor to Great Pet C...
2022-12-1217 min
CVET flowE11 #Flow with Janos Pasztor, Sr. Director, Data Engineering & ManagementJanos grew up in Hungary and as teenager he moved into the USA. How did this experience shape him for the future? Before joining Covetrus Janos had been working in financial sector for 8 years. How different was data management there compared to animal health industry? What app does he use in order to improve his daily routine and what does he think about AI? How important is having the right oriented culture and what type of martial arts do give power to him?
These answers are revealed with our November episode. And way beyond! Listen and get...
2022-11-3025 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 4 - Veterinary Pharmacy: Expanding Pharmacy Education to Enrich Animal HealthcareBack in 2014, an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) survey discovered that one-third of veterinarians surveyed knew of occasions when pharmacies dispensed drugs to clients that were different from what the doctor had prescribed or were a different dosage. And 10% reported having patients harmed when outside pharmacies substituted one drug for another.
Since then, the AVMA, professional organizations, colleges and companies like Covetrus® have worked to support hands-on veterinary pharmacy education in pharmacy schools.
Our guest this episode is Dr. Jennifer O’Grady, Covetrus Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacist-in-Charge, who created the Adv...
2022-11-2814 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 3 - The Veterinary Workforce Crisis: What’s Behind It and How Do We Move Beyond It?A trained economist, Matt Salois is a pro at parsing the latest veterinary industry data on employment, productivity and employee well-being. Salois is President of Veterinary Study Groups, where he's charged with enhancing the economic and cultural success of more than 1,800 veterinary member practices.
In this episode of Covetrus® Connected Care, Salois draws on his extensive industry knowledge to walk us through the latest data on pet-care demand, supply, and veterinary employment and productivity.
Salois makes sense of the real-life reality behind the numbers — normalizing visits, high turnover and burnout. For practices looking to tackle tod...
2022-10-1031 minCovetrus Connected CareEpisode 2 - Personalized Care With Pet-Friendly MedicineResearch tells us that when veterinary visits are less stressful, there’s a stronger likelihood for early intervention and successful treatment.1
In this episode, Dena Barlow, a former veterinary technician and current Senior Technical Marketing Specialist at Covetrus, describes a new exclusive partnership between Covetrus® Compounding (Roadrunner Pharmacy and Atlas Pharmaceuticals) and Fear Free®. The partnership aims to reduce visit-related fear, anxiety and stress for pets — and everyone involved in their care — while also increasing compliance and improving pet health.
The goal of the partnership is to empower veterinary practices with:
Tailored medications to enhance t...
2022-09-1217 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 1 - Finding Value in ”Small t” TechnologyTechnology can be a unifying force for good, connecting practices to pet parents and pet patients to improve animal health. If you’re curious about technology, how do you choose one that will support your clinic’s goals for the long term?
In the first episode of Covetrus® Connected Care, Ying Chen, Chief Customer Officer, Product at Covetrus, outlines practical, easy-to-follow steps to find value in technology. For example, she suggests starting with certain technologies, which she calls “small t” technologies, rather than others.
2022-08-0334 min
CVET flowE08 #Flow with Sunil Malik, VP Human Resources InternationalWhat does Sunil consider as his professional highlights in Covetrus during past two years? What experience did he take away from giant companies as Google and Apple? What would he recommend to juniors in order to choose the right field and meaningful job? And what challenge does he have ahead of him in nearly two months?
You will find it out in our new episode. And way beyond! Listen and jump on the CVET flow.
CVET flow is hosted by Jan Trnavský & produced by Tereza Ptáčková. We are happy to receive your nomitations for next...
2022-07-2921 min
CVET flowE06 #Flow with Piotr Mikłaszewicz, Sales Manager International for Corporate BrandHow does Piotr's career story look like and what is his current role in Covetrus? What is the product portfolio of corporate brand and what green iniciatives does he focus together with the team? How many languages does Piotr speak and what is the best way how to learn one? Why did he decide to create his own internal podcast Covetrus Essential and what are the biggest takeaway from that experience?
These answers are revealed with our sixth episode. And way beyond! Listen and get inspired.
CVET flow is hosted by Jan Trnavsky & produced by...
2022-05-3130 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 12 - Philanthropy in Practice: Care Plans for Service AnimalsThere are a half-million service animals in the United States, according to ShareAmerica, and 16,766 assistance dogs certified by Assistance Dogs International.
These animals aid in so many ways, yet the cost of veterinary care may prove unaffordable for the families that adopt assistance canines after their years of service are over. Now, a new initiative aims to close the care gap with service animal care plans.
Our guest, Nick Braukhoff, is a volunteer firefighter and software manager at Covetrus. He’ll talk about the types of service animals that might benefit from these plans and how the plans enable local cl...
2022-05-1818 min
CVET flowE05 #Flow with Frederik De Vos, VP Commercial Excellence, InternationalHow did Frederik start his career after graduation as a veterinarian? What is his current role and why is worth to do business with Covetrus? What is number one thing on his bucket list and what interesting facts does he reveal about Belgium?
You will find it out in the fifth episode. And way more! Listen and jump on the right flow. CVET flow podcast is hosted by Jan Trnavsky & produced by Tereza Ptackova. We are excited to receive your feedback and thoughts to flow@covetrus.com
2022-04-3019 min
Inspiring Women with Laurie McGrawEP. 79 Mentoring Series: Monique Terrell and Brande Martin
In this Mentorship Series episode, Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Women Monique Terrell, a Senior Director at the College of American Pathologists and Brande Martin, a Director at Covetrus. Monique and Brande have both been working in digital marketing before it was cool. Maybe even dating herself, Brande thought she would “try that LinkedIn” and connected with Monique who hired her at CAP. Their working relationship turned into friendship and they continue to learn a lot from each other sharing mutual respect. Monique’s leadership style emphasized coaching, guiding and mentoring all of her team members but h...
2022-04-2832 min
PAWSitive Leadership PodcastCovetrus brings Bruce Dell to talk all things Compounding & PharmacyHold on to your pharmacy until you listen to this interview Andrea & David have with Bruce Dell, DPh with Covetrus Compounding. Bruce tells us all about what compounding is, the regulations that govern us around compounding, and how to make compounding a MUST have in your pharmacy toolbox for clients and patients. We talk about the hot topics surrounding compounding, successful marketing and practical ways to confidently compound in our practices.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders...
2022-04-2247 min
CVET flowE04 #Flow with Ben Wolin, President & Chief Executive OfficerWhat does Ben consider as the difference between being the member of Board Directors versus his current CEO role in Covetrus? How does Ben's day look like, what is his daily-main focus? Is there anything which takes him out of the comfort zone? What types of adrenaline sports does he enjoy and what does "give power" associates to him?
These answers are revealed with our fourth episode. And way beyond! Listen and get inspired.
CVET flow is hosted by Jan Trnavsky & produced by Tereza Ptackova. We are happy to receive your feedback and thoughts to...
2022-03-3021 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 11 - A New Plan to Improve Dental HealthPeriodontal disease remains the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs, according to a recent AVMA report. How can practices proactively address this enduring problem — beyond raising awareness of the issue during Pet Dental Health Month. What role can technology and veterinary innovation play each and every day to help solve this health problem?
In this episode, we chat with Michelle St. Mary, Director of Utilization and Coaching at VCP, about dental care plans and dental options as a means to improve oral health care. As it turns out, 65% of VCP-supported plans include dental, making the plans a significant dr...
2022-03-1522 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 10 - Searching for a Complete Veterinary Solution?Veterinary workloads are rising as practices care for more pet patients amid ongoing challenges. Could technology provide a path forward? In this episode, Georgia Wraight, EVP and president of Global Technology Solutions at Covetrus, tells us about a new, complete solution called Covetrus Pulse.
The recently announced technology brings all of your software applications into a single, seamless veterinary operating system, letting practice teams focus on what matters most — caring for pet patients and building client relationships.
Find out more about Covetrus Pulse at cvet.co/pulse.
2022-01-1824 min
HR LeadersBuilding a new HR strategy During a Global TransformationIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Ditte Marstrand Wulf, Global CHRO Covetrus.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro03:19 - About Covetrus and their purpose04:20 - Learnings she picked up from parents02:53 - Building a new HR strategy11:05 - Developing and building the right team14:39 - How they communicated the change15:23 - What it was like hiring virtually16:43 - The learnings and changes from virtually hiring19:17 - Their diversity and inclusion strategy
2022-01-1334 min
CVET flowE01 #Flow with Marcello Ferrari, VP Operations EuropeWhat is Marcello's role in Covetrus? How was the start of his career? Does he prefer São Paulo or London? You will find it out in the premiere episode. And way more! Listen and jump on the CVET flow.
CVET flow is hosted by Jan Trnavský & produced by Tereza Ptáčková.
We are happy to receive your feedback and thoughts to flow@covetrus.com
2021-12-1741 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 9 - Pet Insurance and Wellness Plans Work Hand in HandDuring the pandemic, pet insurance rates rose 23%, per the latest report from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. In this episode, Dr. Doug Kenney, author and host of the Pet Insurance Guide Podcast, outlines the value of pet insurance and pitfalls to avoid. We also explore the intersection of wellness plans and pet insurance and how the two services can work hand in hand in your practice.
Wellness Plans: https://vcp.vet/preventive-plans/
Chronic Illness Plans: https://vcp.vet/what-are-chronic-illness-plans/
Pet Insurance Guide Podcast: https://www.petinsuranceguidepodcast.com/
Wellness, Dental, Chronic Disease Plans Make Pet Healthcare Affordable - Veterinary...
2021-12-1447 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 8 — The Technological Future of Practice Management SoftwareMore than 20,000 veterinary practices here in the U.S. rely on Covetrus practice management software. Coming innovations to this technological backbone will give vets and their staff new tools to work more efficiently and achieve better clinical and business outcomes. In this episode, Sara Swenson of Covetrus provides us with a sneak peek into the future of practice management software at Covetrus. She also describes the differences between wellness modules and VCP's platform and reveals when VCP will be integrated with AVImark, eVetPractice, and ImproMed.
2021-11-1620 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 7 - The Strategic Power of Customizable Wellness PlansMonument View Veterinary Hospital launched its wellness plan program in December 2020 in the thick of the pandemic. And they signed up about 140 pets in just a few months! In this episode, Practice Manager Miranda Schroeder shares their blueprint for wellness plan success, such as involving employees early on and building a culture of wellness. She explains that VCP's customization capability proved instrumental to help them truly tailor preventive care plans to each pet to show value — while providing appropriate doctor-recommended care.
2021-10-0520 min
The Drill DownEp. 91: Covetrus CEO Ben Wolin, Coinbase, Bitcoin, ICU Medical, Coupa Software, SmartsheetCovetrus CEO Ben Wolin (CVET) on meeting demand in the growing business of animal-health technology and services. ICU Medical (ICUI) plans for a pre-pandemic return to elective surgeries and infusion therapies. Coupa Software (COUP) explains how there’s plenty of room to grow in expense management. Smartsheet (SMAR) looks beyond the pandemic as companies find new ways to digitize collaboration. Bitcoin king Coinbase blasts the SEC on Twitter. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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2021-09-0835 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 6 - New Wearable for Data-Driven Pet HealthThe latest episode features an interview with Donny Lamey, CEO of Link, a company that makes an innovative wearable pet device. Donny explains how the device, which has GPS and many other features, helps position veterinarians as trusted advisors — to build loyalty and set the practice apart from the competition. This episode is a must-listen for veterinary professionals curious about the intersection of "big" data and pet wellness.
Find out more about Link at https://www.linkmypet.com. Visit the VCP Talk show page at bit.ly/34MRgVI.
2021-07-0917 min
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie CappelAn Interview with Ben Wolin - CEO of CovetrusBen Wolin is the President and CEO of Covetrus. Covetrus provides a suite of products, software, and services to veterinary professionals to improve patient care and add financial success to veterinary practices. Ben Wolin has experience as an entrepreneur with a long history of serving the healthcare industry. Ben and Julie talk about advances in telemedicine and how veterinarians can use technology, and companies like his, to improve their work/life balance and advance care to their clients and patients. Covetrus
2021-07-0545 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 5 - Wellness Plans With Dr. Karen FelstedThis episode features an interview with Dr. Karen Felsted, a doctor of veterinary medicine, consultant and CPA, who is widely recognized for her expertise in wellness plans. Our wide-ranging conversation covers the business aspects of wellness plans, innovative new thinking around chronic care plans, and program applications. We talk about wellness plan benefits — namely providing better care and increasing revenue both in-plan and out-of-plan, all while driving client loyalty.
You can find Dr. Felsted at www.PantheraT.com and learn more about VCP at https://bit.ly/3uSdqAy. Visit our show page at https://bit.ly/34MRgVI.
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2021-05-1839 min
School for Healthcare Entrepreneurs by EmitrrThe creation of a new animal health company. A conversation with Covetrus Chief Transformation Officer - Tim Ludlow!About TimTim is a widely experienced executive with deep understanding of public company, private company and international businesses and, most recently, is at a venture and private equity-owned portfolio company. A "hands-on" executive, Tim enjoys building businesses with thoughtful and prudent financial management. Most recently he led the integration and transformation of a new $4bn public company.About EmitrrEmitrr is an Omni channel (Texting, Webchat, Missed Calls, Google My Business, and more) messaging platform for your business. Emitrr helps some of the largest brands reduce call volumes in the call center...
2021-04-1542 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 4 - Feline Genetic Testing for Oral and Overall HealthCat parents, just like dog owners, need to be educated about their cat’s overall health, breed traits, and oral health. Now, that education can include genetic information about each cat's unique makeup. This knowledge can not only improve cat health, but also can foster stronger client relationships and increased revenue for veterinary practices.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kash Kuruppu of Basepaws about feline DNA tests for oral health and overall health. She describes how the results of the Basepaws test typically lead to immediate action in 15% of adult cats, 1 in 5 senior cats, and 2 in 5 geriatric cats. Th...
2021-04-0921 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 3 - Can Canine DNA Testing Drive Improved Health and Greater Loyalty?An innovative new canine DNA test can help veterinarians form more airtight bonds with pet owners and put pets on the road to a lifetime of better health. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Thorne of Neogen about the ideal candidates for canine DNA testing and how the test is a natural fit for wellness and treatment plans.
Learn more about the test and Neogen at www.neogen.com/igenity-canine-wellness.
2021-03-1022 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 2 - How to Generate Loyal Pet OwnersEpisode 2 - Generating Loyalty at Your Animal Hospital
Well-run wellness plans can be a tremendous driver of loyalty. But what are other complementary strategies to cultivate loyalty? Today our guest, Dr. Stacee Santi, shares impactful ideas on generating loyalty and growing compliance and revenue at your animal hospital.
2021-02-1719 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 1 - The Top Six Myths About Wellness Plans - Debunked!Wellness plans are popular with pet owners, but some veterinarians are leery of the plans after hearing horror stories. But are these stories TRUE? VCP's Bob Richardson and Ron Nelson, along with host Nicole Knight, get to the truth about the six most common myths. Find out the six myths — and whether they're true or not — in this informative episode!
2021-01-2012 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBen WolinWhat's it like to suddenly find yourself CEO of a $4 billion company in turmoil? Mainebiz Digital Editor Will Hall interviews Covetrus President & CEO Ben Wolin.
2020-10-1229 min
Value Hive PodcastBusiness Mispricings, Risk Management and Sticking To Your Process w/ Gary Mishuris, Silver Ring Value Partners (Episode 40)This episode is brought to you by TIKR. Join the free beta today at TIKR.com/hive. They're constantly releasing new updates that make the platform better including a new Business Owner Mode that hides share count, market cap and enterprise value. I couldn't be more excited to partner with TIKR.
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2020-08-281h 33
The Uncharted Veterinary PodcastUVP 080: How NOT to Promote from WithinWORKSHOP ALERT: Make Practice Faster, Easier, and Less Stressful! Learn more: https://unchartedvet.com/work-smarter-not-harder-interactive-workshop/
This week on the Uncharted Vet Podcast: Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss go to the mail bag to help a new head technician who just got promoted. Let's get into this episode!!
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2020-07-081h 16The Uncharted Veterinary PodcastUVP 079: When Pet Owners Walk in at the Last MinuteWORKSHOP ALERT! Work Smarter, Not Harder: Interactive Workshop on Thriving in the Summer of COVID - July 15th at 8pm EDT, 5pm PDT! Learn more here: https://unchartedvet.com/work-smarter-not-harder-interactive-workshop/
This week, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss talk about what your options REALLY are when a pet owner walks in right before your veterinary practice closes. How do we handle this (because it is going to happen)?? Let's get into this episode.
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2020-07-011h 17The Uncharted Veterinary PodcastUVP 078: Gossiping DoctorsThis week on the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Practice Management Goddess Stephanie Goss talk about when associate vets lean into gossip. Is it a show of support or a curse on the culture? Let's get into this!
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2020-06-241h 08
Daily Vet LifeVeterinary Business FinanceShon Bjerregaard, National Finance Manager for Covetrus North America, discusses the wide variety of financial services offered from Covetrus.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2906 min
Daily Vet LifePSIvet, a Veterinary Group Purchasing OrganizationStephanie Glazer, the PSIvet Area Manager Area Manager for North Texas and Oklahoma, talks about health care and business services for independent veterinarians.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2805 min
Daily Vet LifeCovetrus Client Communication SolutionsBob Hosie is a Senior Total Solutions Specialist of Global Technology Solutions for Covetrus, which has technology solutions including Impromed, Avimark, eVetPractice and Rapport.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2608 min
Daily Vet LifeCovetrus Prescription Management PlatformSusan Tuller, Senior Director of Equine for the Prescription Management Platform for Covetrus, talks about the ease of veterinary practice online prescription management.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2608 min
Daily Vet LifeCelebrating the HorseDr. Monty McInturff, co-owner of Tennessee Equine Hospital, tells us about The Foundation for the Horse Virtual Barn Party to be held May 29, 2020.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2210 min
Daily Vet LifePandemic PonderingsDr. Margo Macpherson shares her love of being an equine reproduction veterinarian, a teacher, and a friend and mentor.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2205 min
Daily Vet LifeCommunication is KeyDr. Chad Davis talked about how communication is an essential tool in how we practice veterinary medicine at this time.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-2007 min
Daily Vet LifeGet a Plan and Stick With ItDr. Mike Pownall shares the seven things he learned during his “down” time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-1911 min
Daily Vet LifeWork-Life BalanceDr. Colleen Best talks about hoping we have put to rest the notion that we work like we have no family and we parent like we don’t work.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-1508 min
Daily Vet LifeCARES Act 2.0Learn more about potential future opportunities to help recovery for veterinarians and the horse industry.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus
2020-05-1507 min
Daily Vet LifeUpdate on the CARES ActThis episode covers changes to the CARES Act that affect veterinarians.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-1408 min
Daily Vet LifeRe-Opening the Equine IndustryThere are many different re-opening strategies across the United States. We cover what factors veterinarians need to consider when restarting “normal” business.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-1308 min
Daily Vet LifeHorse Industry Economics Pre- and Post-PandemicInformation based on pre- and post-pandemic surveys is shared to highlight the economic state of the industry.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-1210 min
Daily Vet LifePractice GratitudeThe benefits of practicing gratitude have been well-proven by scientific research.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0810 min
Daily Vet LifeThe Role of Equine Industry Organizations in the COVID-19 PandemicHow the American Horse Council, state horse councils and the United Horse Coalition can work for veterinarians and the industry.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0810 min
Daily Vet LifeLife Changes Start SmallLife changes don’t have to be huge and they don’t have to happen quickly. If you are thinking about what is important and what you want to change, this podcast can help.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0707 min
Daily Vet LifePersonal Financial WellnessWith the economic downturn, managing money is a significant source of stress for practitioners.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0609 min
Daily Vet LifeBusiness Tips for Solo PractitionersMany people don’t realize how many solo equine practitioners there are out there. At this time of stress, that isolation can be hard.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0507 min
Daily Vet LifeTips for Vets Hiring New GraduatesThese students are “good to go,” but they missed some clerkships on specific topics in their final weeks. Hiring vets should invite the new graduate to share what he/she would like to learn more about as they are starting practice.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0108 min
Daily Vet LifeDealing with StressThere is stress all around us right now, and that can take a terrible toll on our mental and physical health.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-05-0108 min
Daily Vet LifeVeterinarian WellnessOne of the things that was “taken away” was my local gym and friends there, so I’ve had to take my exercise plan into my own hands.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-2807 min
Daily Vet LifeOut of Control Times for Take-Charge PeopleVeterinarians are purpose-driven people, but life today doesn’t give us the ability to look forward to what will happen next.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-2407 min
Daily Vet LifePositive Aspects of Equine PracticeToday’s episode discusses Lighter Moments in Equine Practice. Our guest is Dr. Chad Davis, co-owner with his wife of Davis Equine LLC in The Plains, Virginia, co-owners of the Virginia Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Center.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-2407 min
Daily Vet LifeOnline Services in Equine PracticeToday’s episode discusses Online Services in Equine Practice. Our guest is Dr. Chad Davis, co-owner with his wife of Davis Equine LLC in The Plains, Virginia, co-owners of the Virginia Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Center.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-2307 min
Daily Vet LifeStresses in Equine PracticeToday’s episode discusses Stresses in Equine Practice. Our guest is Dr. Chad Davis, co-owner with his wife of Davis Equine LLC in The Plains, Virginia, co-owners of the Virginia Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Center.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-2207 min
Daily Vet LifeBusiness During COVID-19Today’s episode discusses Business Tips for Equine Practices. Our guest is Dr. Chad Davis, co-owner with his wife of Davis Equine LLC in The Plains, Virginia, co-owners of the Virginia Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Center.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-2108 min
Daily Vet LifeClient Tips During COVID-19Today’s episode discusses Client Tips During COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. Chad Davis, co-owner with his wife of Davis Equine LLC in The Plains, Virginia, co-owners of the Virginia Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Center.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1707 min
Daily Vet LifeLighter Moments During COVID-19Today’s episode discusses Lighter Moments During COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. Morgan Kennedy, co-owner of Lander Valley Animal Hospital in Wyoming and a graduate of Colorado State University.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1706 min
Daily Vet LifeWyoming State GuidelinesToday’s episode discusses Wyoming State Guidelines. Our guest is Dr. Morgan Kennedy, co-owner of Lander Valley Animal Hospital in Wyoming and a graduate of Colorado State University.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1605 min
Daily Vet LifeStresses Faced by Mixed Animal Practices During COVID-19Today’s episode discusses Stresses Faced by Mixed Animal Practices During COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. Morgan Kennedy, co-owner of Lander Valley Animal Hospital in Wyoming and a graduate of Colorado State University.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1506 min
Daily Vet LifeBusiness Tips for Mixed Animal Practices During COVID-19Today’s episode discusses Business Tips for Mixed Animal Practices During COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. Morgan Kennedy, co-owner of Lander Valley Animal Hospital in Wyoming and a graduate of Colorado State University.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1405 min
Daily Vet LifeTips for Dealing with ClientsToday’s episode discusses Tips for Dealing with Clients. Our guest is Dr. Morgan Kennedy, co-owner of Lander Valley Animal Hospital in Wyoming and a graduate of Colorado State University
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1008 min
Daily Vet LifeClient Communication During TelemedicineToday’s episode discusses Client Communication During Telemedicine. Our guest is Colleen Best, DVM, PhD (epidemiology), whose research has focused on veterinarian-client and referring veterinarian-specialist communication and relationships in equine practice.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-1010 min
Daily Vet LifeKeeping Clients EngagedToday’s episode discusses Keeping Clients Engaged. Our guest is Colleen Best, DVM, PhD (epidemiology), whose research has focused on veterinarian-client and referring veterinarian-specialist communication and relationships in equine practice.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-0908 min
Daily Vet LifeClient Communication of Office and Emergency Medicine ChangesToday’s episode discusses Client Communication of Office and Emergency Medicine Changes. Our guest is Colleen Best, DVM, PhD (epidemiology), whose research has focused on veterinarian-client and referring veterinarian-specialist communication and relationships in equine practice.
This episode is brought to you by Covetrus.
2020-04-0811 min