New pet health insurer makes strides
Kanguro Insurance reported the sale of more than 1,000 pet health insurance policies since the company launched in September 2022. Kanguro operates in 17 states: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico and Nevada. , Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. The Miami-based insurer’s customer service representatives are bilingual in English and Spanish.
AVMA Publishes “Positive Guide to Pet Care”
The American Veterinary Medical Association partnered with Banfield Pet Hospital and other companies and organizations to produce the “Positive Guide to Pet Care.” The publication, available for download at bit.ly/3oh8Hee, emerged from a survey that found more than 80% of pet owners and 90% of veterinarians want to build stronger, more positive relationships with each other. “Nine in 10 veterinarians report experiencing negative or increased interactions with clients in the past year, with 65% saying it happened weekly,” Banfield reported. “On reflection, nearly half of veterinary professionals and nearly all pet owners (96%) indicated that they would want to redo and approach the conversation differently after negative or escalated interactions to help create a more positive outcome “.
The podcast features the next president of the AVMA
The latest episode of the “Real Talk Unleashed Veterinary Podcast” is an exclusive interview with Dr. Rena Carlson, President-Elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He talks about women in leadership, non-compete agreements, unionization and corporatization. listen to bit.ly/3GOn3sL.
CityVet sets its sights on Atlanta
CityVet, a Dallas-based network of 28 vet-owned practices, is looking to enter metro Atlanta. “As we expand, we’re looking for new markets based on where we see demand from consumers and veterinarians,” said CEO David Boguslawski. The veterinarian Dr. Chip Cannon founded the company in 1999.
Thrive Clinics connect with Pet Helpline
Pet Poison Helpline established a direct link with Thrive Pet Healthcare and the practice’s 400 locations nationwide. The partnership gives Thrive’s 10,000 veterinary professionals 24/7 access to animal poison control experts.
LifeLearn describes New York’s buoy law
LifeLearn Animal Health introduced a free infographic to help New York veterinary practices comply with the Boia Law. “Similar to the consultation requirements mandated for California veterinarians by Lizzie’s Law, Buoy’s Law will require New York State veterinarians to provide consultations to pet owners (or a designated agent) each time that a pet medication is initially provided or prescribed in an outpatient setting,” LifeLearn. reported The infographic can be downloaded at bit.ly/3L1CJeS.
AAHA publishes “Lead to Thrive”
The American Animal Hospital Association is taking orders for “Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture,” a book by industry consultant Josh Vaisman. He is the founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting and an occasional contributor to Today’s Veterinary Business. “Lead to Thrive,” in print and audiobook format, will be available exclusively in the AAHA online store beginning May 22.
NJ Dental Practice makes history
The Veterinary Dental Specialists office in Mount Laurel, New Jersey reported that it became “the first and only veterinary dental and oral surgery practice in the country with anesthesiology and cardiology specialists available to serve every patient” . The most recent hire is Megan King, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), who completed a two-year cardiology residency at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital.
