# Hound

> America's largest veterinary career network — connecting practices with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, receptionists, and managers for full-time jobs and relief shifts.

Hound helps veterinary practices, hospital groups, and networks hire faster and cover shifts through a nationwide network of vetted veterinary professionals. Slogan: "Love your work."

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of Hound's veterinary jobs and relief network.
- [About](/about): Company mission, story, and team.
- [For Employers](/employers): Hiring tools for practices, groups, and relief coverage.
- [Network Access](/access): Choose the right access plan — practice, group, or relief.
- [Practice Access](/access/practice): Custom network access quote for single practices.
- [Group Access](/access/group): Multi-location and hospital group access.
- [Relief Access](/relief-access): Post and fill relief shifts.
- [Blog](/blog): Full index of every Hound article — veterinary careers, hiring, culture, and industry news.

## Partners

- [MWI Animal Health](/mwi): Hound × MWI partner program.
- [TVC](/tvc): Hound × TVC partner program.
- [VMG](/vmg): Hound × VMG partner program.
- [IAHA](/iaha): Hound × IAHA partner program.

## Guides

- [Salary Negotiation for Relief Vet Professionals](/blog/relief-veterinarian-pay-negotiation): Understanding the rules of negotiation is crucial for relief veterinarians working with practice managers or HR. Learn how to negotiate with confidence.
- [Pros and Cons of Becoming a Veterinary Technician](/blog/pros-cons-becoming-vet-tech): Being a veterinary technician can ignite a lifelong passion, but it's also demanding physically and emotionally. Weigh the real pros and cons here.
- [Ultimate Guide to Every Accredited Veterinary School in the U.S.](/blog/ultimate-guide-veterinary-schools): A deep dive into every accredited veterinary school in the U.S., covering tuition, acceptance rates, debt data, and student perspectives. Updated July 2026 with current AAVMC cost data and the latest accreditation changes.
- [5 Best Veterinary Job Boards in 2026](/blog/5-best-veterinary-job-posting-sites): People only know you're hiring if you meet them where they are. Here are the top 5 veterinary job boards and the unique benefits of each.
- [Ultimate Guide to Being an Awesome Veterinary Relief Professional](/blog/ultimate-guide-veterinary-relief-professional): New to relief work? This guide breaks down every essential piece you need, from contracts to scheduling, to start your relief journey.
- [Guide to Working with Veterinary Relief Professionals](/blog/guide-working-with-veterinary-relief-professionals): Everything practices need to know about hiring and working with veterinary relief professionals, from contracts to building a strong relationship.
- [Ultimate Guide to Better Belonging in Vet Med](/blog/ultimate-guide-belonging-veterinary-medicine): Diversity and inclusion don't happen on their own. This guide explains how true belonging takes it further so every voice feels celebrated.
- [Can We Actually "Fix" Burnout in Veterinary Medicine?](/blog/can-we-actually-fix-burnout-in-veterinary-medicine): Social content about burnout in veterinary medicine jumped 209% in the last year as more professionals and organizations address well-being.
- [Veterinary Compensation Report: Summer 2023](/blog/veterinary-compensation-report-summer-2023): We surveyed over 250 veterinary professionals on pay and benefits and found they believe they should earn $15,471 more per year on average.
- [Ultimate Guide to Veterinary Practice Staff Retention](/blog/veterinary-practice-staff-retention-guide): Better staff retention means happier teams, stronger client experiences, and lower costs. Here's how to improve pay, culture, and development.
- [A Starter Guide for Better Self-Care in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/self-care-wellbeing-veterinary-medicine): A four-part series created with Mind, Body, Thrive Lifestyle on practicing better daily self-care as a veterinary professional in the field.
- [13 Ways Vet Med Can Better Support the LGBTQ+ Community](/blog/veterinary-support-lgbtq-community): Building a more welcoming veterinary profession takes effort from everyone. Explore 13 practical ways to better support the LGBTQ+ community in vet med.
- [24 Vet Assistant Interview Questions](/blog/veterinary-assistant-interview-questions): Top veterinary recruiters share 24 interview questions to help you evaluate veterinary assistant candidates with little industry experience.
- [24 Veterinary Technician Interview Questions](/blog/veterinary-technician-interview-questions): Top veterinary recruiters share 24 interview questions to help you assess veterinary technician candidates' skills, fit, and experience.
- [27 Veterinary Interview Questions to Ask an Employer](/blog/questions-vet-med-interview): Not sure what to ask in your next interview? Veterinary community members share 27 questions to ask before joining a practice.
- [3 Steps to Hiring Better in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/steps-hiring-better-veterinary-medicine): With vet staff turnover averaging 33 percent, learn three steps to hire better from a talent acquisition specialist at Blue River Pet Care.
- [4 Veterinary Workplace Benefits to Better Support Mothers](/blog/veterinary-workplace-benefits-mothers): The DVMoms community shares four workplace benefits that would best help veterinary mothers navigate motherhood and their careers.
- [5 Steps to Building a Successful Veterinary Mentoring Relationship](/blog/successful-veterinary-mentoring-relationship): Mentor and mentee relationships build community and engagement, offering structured support that boosts growth, motivation, and confidence.
- [5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Veterinarian Graduation](/blog/advice-before-graduating-veterinary-school): A new veterinarian reflects on the tough transition from vet student to practitioner and the lessons learned along the way.
- [Are Relief Vets Ruining, or Saving, Vet Med?](/blog/relief-vets-ruining-saving-vet-med-continuing-education): Explore how relief veterinary work gives millennials flexibility, autonomy, variety, and professional growth while reshaping vet med.
- [Beyond Appreciation: How Vet Tech Education Builds Stronger Teams](/blog/vet-tech-education-builds-stronger-teams): Discover how investing in veterinary technician continuing education boosts retention, strengthens teams, and improves patient care across every clinic.
- [Boosting Collaboration in Veterinary Teams with Chat Tools](/blog/boosting-collaboration-in-veterinary-teams-with-chat-tools): Discover how chat tools boost collaboration in veterinary teams, improving workflow, real-time communication, and patient care quality.
- [Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Surgical Treatment](/blog/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-symptoms-treatment): Learn the causes, symptoms, and surgical treatments for Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in flat-faced dog breeds, plus new veterinary tech.
- [Creating Better Communication in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/better-veterinary-staff-communication): Client communication gets plenty of attention, but internal team communication matters just as much. Learn how to build better dialogue on your team.
- [Dressing for Success: What to Wear to Your Veterinary Job Interview](/blog/what-to-wear-to-your-veterinary-job-interview): Nail your veterinary job interview with the perfect outfit. Discover what to wear to make a strong first impression and help land the job offer.
- [Foster Psychological Safety in Your Veterinary Practice](/blog/psychological-safety-veterinary-practice): Learn what psychological safety means for veterinary teams and how fostering it helps staff feel safe being their whole, authentic selves.
- [Honest Feedback Builds Stronger Veterinary Teams](/blog/honest-feedback-builds-stronger-veterinary-teams): Discover how candid feedback builds stronger veterinary teams by improving communication, engagement, collaboration, and patient care.
- [How High Turnover Is Reshaping Veterinary Recruitment](/blog/high-turnover-recruitment-strategies-in-vetmed): Discover how high veterinary staff turnover is impacting recruitment, and learn strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent in vet med.
- [How to Address Gaslighting in Your Veterinary Hospital](/blog/address-gaslighting-veterinary-clinic): Gaslighting can seriously harm mental health in the workplace. Learn what gaslighting looks like and how to recognize and manage it in your hospital.
- [How to Apply to Vet School in 5 Steps](/blog/how-to-veterinary-school-applications): Applying to veterinary school can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these five steps to get fully prepared for your application.
- [How to Become a Veterinary Technician](/blog/how-to-become-vet-tech): Find out if you can become a vet tech without a degree, how much training costs, and the steps to start your career in vet med.
- [How to Break Status Quo & Build for the Future in Vet Med](/blog/build-for-future-vet-med): Veterinary teams and pet owners deserve a better experience in practice. Learn how to move past the status quo and build a stronger future in vet med.
- [How to Build a Veterinary Team from Scratch: Lessons from Fauna Vet Collective](/blog/how-to-build-a-veterinary-team-from-scratch-fauna-collective): Fauna Vet Collective shares how to build a veterinary team from scratch by hiring for values and prioritizing culture from day one.
- [How to Celebrate Diversity in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/celebrate-dei-vet-med): Diversity in vet med strengthens culture and makes workplaces and client experiences more welcoming, human, and magical for everyone involved.
- [How to Celebrate Vet Tech Week in 2025: Creative Ideas to Appreciate Your Veterinary Technicians](/blog/celebrate-vet-tech-week-ideas-to-appreciate-your-veterinary-technicians): Celebrate Vet Tech Week 2025 with creative ideas that inspire recognition, wellness, growth, and empowerment for every veterinary technician on your team.
- [How to Champion Culture as a Core Objective in Vet Med](/blog/culture-core-objective-veterinary-clinic): There's no greater asset than your people. Culture is the key differentiator, and making it a core objective helps you attract and retain top talent.
- [How to Create an Irresistible Job Seeker Profile: Stand Out in Veterinary Hiring](/blog/irresistible-vetmed-job-seeker-profile): Optimize your veterinary job seeker profile to attract top employers and stand out in vet med hiring with these expert tips and tricks.
- [How to Embrace a Life of Learning & Growth in Vet Med](/blog/growth-mindset-in-veterinary-medicine): The veterinary oaths emphasize lifelong learning and growth. Here is how practices can embrace that mindset better in day-to-day work.
- [How to Empower the Next Gen of Veterinary Professionals](/blog/empower-next-generation-veterinary-staff): Our profession's continued success depends on empowering the next generation to evolve, operate, and lead veterinary businesses successfully long term.
- [How to Evaluate a Veterinary Employer Before You Sign](/blog/vetmed-employer-evaluation-guide): Learn how to evaluate veterinary employers, compare job benefits, and assess clinic culture to find the right opportunity and build a thriving career.
- [How to Honor Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/mental-health-in-veterinary-medicine): Veterinary medicine is facing a mental health crisis, and the profession must be intentional about supporting its people. Here's how we can help.
- [How to Make Your Vet Staff's First Day Memorable](/blog/better-veterinary-practice-first-day): As an employer, it's your job to ease new hires' transition. Learn how to make your veterinary staff's first day truly memorable.
- [How to Move On After Failing the NAVLE](/blog/vet-student-accepting-failing-navle): Failing the NAVLE can shake your confidence and delay your career plans, but it doesn't define your future. Here's how to move forward with resilience.
- [How to Prioritize People, Purpose, & Progress in Vet Med](/blog/prioritize-people-veterinary-practice): The best veterinary practices care deeply about client and patient outcomes while putting their people first to drive lasting success.
- [How to Seek & Adopt Modern Veterinary Technology](/blog/adopt-modern-veterinary-technology): Learn how adopting modern veterinary technology boosts client satisfaction, improves pet health outcomes, and strengthens team engagement.
- [How to Uplift Your Veterinary Peers & Build a Rich Community](/blog/build-community-in-veterinary-medicine): Veterinary professionals are craving authentic, caring connections. Discover how to uplift your peers and build a rich, unified community together.
- [How to Volunteer in Veterinary Medicine: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Professionals](/blog/how-to-volunteer-in-vetmed): Explore veterinary volunteering opportunities to gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and see if a career in vet med is right for you.
- [How You Can Affect Culture as “Just” an Associate Veterinarian](/blog/affect-culture-associate-veterinarian): Every team member, even associates, has a role in shaping how a veterinary team functions, supports each other, and thrives together long term.
- [Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Veterinary Team (Beyond Pizza Parties)](/blog/meaningful-ways-to-celebrate-your-veterinary-team): Boost veterinary team morale with meaningful appreciation ideas beyond pizza parties, and build a thriving clinic culture that retains top talent.
- [Proven Strategies to Reduce Your Time to Hire in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/reducing-time-to-hire-in-vetmed): Reduce your time to hire in veterinary medicine with proven strategies that speed up hiring, attract top talent, and streamline recruitment overall.
- [Questions to Ask in a Veterinarian Interview](/blog/veterinarian-interview-questions): Top veterinary recruiters share the best interview questions to ask veterinarian candidates to gauge fit, skills, and expectations.
- [The Top 3 Must-Haves in a Veterinary Job Posting](/blog/3-must-haves-for-veterinary-job-postings): Searching for the perfect veterinary job? Learn the top three things to review in a job posting to find the best fit for your career.
- [Things I Wish Someone Told Me: Tips for New Veterinarians](/blog/tips-for-new-veterinarians): New veterinarians deserve real talk before day one. Get practical tips and honest wisdom to navigate your first years in practice with confidence.
- [Tips for Getting Accepted into Veterinary School](/blog/tips-veterinary-school-acceptance): Veterinary students share tips for navigating one of the most competitive academic processes, with acceptance rates near 10-15 percent.
- [Top 10 Messages to Break the Ice When Reaching Out Cold to Veterinary Talent](/blog/top-10-recruiting-messages-to-veterinary-talent): Engage top veterinary talent with confidence. Discover 10 expert-approved messages to break the ice in cold outreach conversations.
- [Top 3 AI Scribes for VetMed: Pros, Cons & Why Hound Chose to Partner with Them](/blog/top-3-ai-scribes-for-vetmed): Explore the top AI scribes for veterinary clinics, compare features and best use cases, and see why Hound partnered with three leading AI solutions.
- [Top Markets for Veterinary Professionals: Where to Build a Thriving Career](/blog/top-vetmed-markets-for-jobs): Find the best veterinary job markets, from rural vet jobs to top metro areas, and choose the right fit for your career and lifestyle.
- [Veterinary Receptionist Career Path: Growth, Gaps & How to Elevate the Role](/blog/veterinary-receptionist-career-path-growth-gaps-solutions): Veterinary receptionists, often called client service representatives, are the first and last point of contact at animal hospitals and deserve career growth.
- [What Are the Different Types of Veterinarians?](/blog/different-types-of-veterinarians): Veterinarians do far more than annual pet exams. Explore the five main types of veterinarians and the unique roles each one plays.
- [What to Look for in a New Veterinary Job in 2024](/blog/what-to-look-for-new-veterinary-job): It's an employee's market in veterinary medicine, with sign-on bonuses and better pay everywhere. Here's what to really look for in your next job.
- [Why Team Training is the Key to Veterinary Retention](/blog/veterinary-team-training-retention): Discover why building a comprehensive veterinary team training plan is essential for improving staff retention and long-term success.
- [Why Veterinary Coaching & Training are Both Essential](/blog/veterinary-coaching-training-essential): Coaching and training are dynamic, evolving processes that are both essential to developing strong, capable veterinary teams over time.
- [Why Year-Round Recruitment Keeps Your Practice Fully Staffed](/blog/year-round-recruitment-in-vetmed): Boost veterinary hiring with year-round recruitment. Reduce turnover, attract top talent, and keep your clinic fully staffed no matter the season.
- [Why You Should Always List Pay in Veterinary Job Postings](/blog/always-list-compensation-veterinary-job-postings): Pay transparency is essential in veterinary job postings. Learn why listing salary information attracts better candidates and builds hiring trust.

## Case Studies

- [Vet Med Hiring That Feels Human: Ginger & Nash's Results with Hound’s Tools](/blog/vetmed-hiring-that-feels-human-ginger-and-nash): Kara Mohler spent two decades hiring at scale, and her very first message on Scout reached exactly the right candidate for Ginger & Nash.
- [Veterinarian Recruiter Makes 3 Quality Hires in First 6 Weeks on Scout](/blog/veterinarian-recruiter-3-quality-hires-first-6-weeks-scout): Lauren Cumings, a licensed vet tech turned DVM recruiter at Innovetive Petcare made three hires on Scout in six weeks, including one matched to a better role.
- [Veterinary Technician Gets Recruited for a Position She "Never Even Dreamed Of" on Scout](/blog/vet-tech-dream-job-scout): Mikaela Logan wasn't job hunting when a recruiter first messaged her on Scout, and a second message months later changed her whole career.
- [Specialty Hospital Reduces Turnover by 7% in 4 Months with Rally](/blog/specialty-hospital-reduces-turnover-rally): Garet MacCallon came to AVES from human healthcare. Within 4 months of implementing Rally, his team's attrition dropped nearly 7% overall.
- [Second-Largest Specialty Animal Hospital Creates Meaningful Change for Staff with Rally](/blog/second-largest-specialty-animal-hopsital-creates-better-culture): Fred Cantor moved from human hospitals to a top specialty animal hospital and found Rally, an engagement platform built for veterinary teams.
- [How Rally Streamlines Feedback to Support Team Development](/blog/scout-veterinary-performance-reviews): Dr. Elaine Holmes of Scout Veterinary Urgent Care uses Rally to streamline feedback and keep career development paths on track for her team.
- [In a Tough Labor Market, Scout Unlocks Unmatched Engagement and Hires](/blog/scout-unlocks-unmatched-engagement-and-hires): Charles Adams hadn't hired a vet in years until his first out-of-state search on Scout matched him with an Illinois DVM ready to relocate.
- [Relief Rover Saves This Independent Practice Owner's Sanity in a Time of Need](/blog/relief-rover-independent-practice-case-study): Dr. Stephanie Lantry became a practice owner suddenly after her boss died, then faced COVID, and Relief Rover helped her through both.
- [Rally Helps Build Camaraderie During Leadership Transition](/blog/rally-helps-build-camaraderie-during-leadership-transition): Grant Ramsey walked into a tense leadership transition at MissionVet with 100 staff, and a month after adopting Rally, boops topped 200 times.
- [Rally Changes How This DVM Thinks About Wellness at Work](/blog/rally-changes-dvm-wellness-work): Heather Lee was honest about a rough week during her Rally check-in, and her leadership reached out to support her the very next day.
- [How OVG Cracked Rural Hiring and Added 3 DVMs](/blog/ovg-rural-dvm-hiring): Toby Boeckman had 14 years of recruiting experience, but rural veterinary hiring still challenged him until Hound helped him land three DVM hires.
- [How Innovetive Petcare Sources and Hires Talent with Scout](/blog/innovetive-petcare-offers-a-modern-hiring-and-relocating-experience-with-hound): Jessica Geary noticed a passive candidate viewing Innovetive's jobs on Scout, reached out first, and successfully relocated her for the role.
- [Encore Vet Group Creates "Simply Amazing" Candidate-Centered Experiences with Scout](/blog/encore-vet-group-simply-amazing-candidate-centered-experiences-hound): Courtney Hamilton gets notified when a candidate views a job multiple times on Scout, and that early signal is how Encore Vet Group wins top talent.
- [An "Amazing" Hiring Experience with a Culture-First Employer on Scout](/blog/amazing-experience-finding-culture-employer-hound): Jessica Lukow wasn't job hunting until a message on Scout from Courtney Hamilton led to a new role with a culture-first employer in three weeks.
- [How Scout Helped Airvet Expand Telehealth and Find Vets Who Truly Show Up](/blog/airvet-hires-two-telehealth-veterinarians): Elizabeth Bishop spent 10 years on the clinic floor. Her first Scout search took Airvet's telehealth network to Hawaii almost overnight.
- [From Ranch Roots to Emergency Relief: A Companion Animal Vet’s Journey Across the U.S.](/blog/natalie-punt-relief-vet): Discover how a relief veterinarian with an academic science background built a flexible, fulfilling career across specialty hospitals nationwide.
- [How Practices Can Better Support Mothers in Vet Med](/blog/veterinary-practices-support-mothers-vet-med): Mothers make up much of the veterinary workforce yet face outsized career harm from child care issues. Learn how practices can better support them.
- [How Rally Boosts Employee Engagement and Retention at WellHaven](/blog/wellhaven-pet-health-employee-engagement): At WellHaven Pet Health, Rally turned communication into a culture of recognition and connection, helping the team hit zero DVM turnover.
- [How Relief Work Helped This Vet Build a Fulfilling Career in Dentistry](/blog/beatriz-thayer-relief-vet): A relief veterinarian shares how flexible shifts and dentistry shaped her career, offering a real look at freedom and finding clinic fit.
- [How to Better Support Your Trans Veterinary Colleagues](/blog/support-transgender-veterinary-professionals): Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31st. Learn practical ways veterinary teams can better support and advocate for transgender colleagues year-round.
- [Veterinary Receptionists are the Backbone of Your Veterinary Practice](/blog/veterinary-receptionists-backbone-veterinary-practice): In honor of Veterinary Receptionists Week, favorite receptionists share their roles and why they're the backbone of every practice.

## Articles

- [CVS Pharmacy Just Made Pet Prescriptions a Lot Easier](/blog/pet-prescriptions-now-available-cvs-pharmacy): CVS Health has begun dispensing select pet medications at approximately 9,000 locations. For pet owners, and for the practices that serve them, this removes a step that used to complicate routine care.
- [Nation's First VPA License Just Got Closer to Reality](/blog/colorados-vpa-licensing-exam-is-now-in-development): The milestone that moves a new class of licensed veterinary professionals from concept to reality just happened in Colorado.
- [Vet Schools Are Sending Students Door to Door for Pet Care](/blog/vet-schools-community-medicine-at-home-pet-care-access-2026): Vet students are discovering mobile clinics and door-to-door wellness visits. The profession is redefining what access to care actually means.
- [Do Boosted Job Ads Actually Work for Veterinary Hiring?](/blog/do-boosted-job-ads-work-for-veterinary-hiring): Boosting a job post costs money. The real question is whether that money buys you anything you couldn't get for free.
- [ASPCA's $100K Bet on Solving the Shelter Vet Shortage](/blog/aspca-scholarship-animal-welfare-vet-shortage): Shelters have a veterinarian problem that private practice salaries made worse. The ASPCA is betting $100,000 scholarships can fix it.
- [Choosing a Veterinary Job Is Like Choosing a Relationship](/blog/choosing-a-vet-job-like-choosing-a-relationship): A credentialed vet tech and practice manager explains why evaluating a job offer deserves the same care you'd give a long-term relationship.
- [Your Relief Staffing Data Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight](/blog/relief-staffing-visibility-blind-spot-2026): Practices have spent years booking relief shifts on instinct. Now the data exists to know what is actually working, and what is costing you.
- [When a Practice Goes Corporate, Staff and Clients Pay the Price](/blog/what-veterinary-staff-and-clients-actually-experience-when-a-practice-goes-corporate): Most consolidation stories focus on the deal. The people who actually live through the transition are still working out what it cost them.
- [Cost Keeps Getting Between Pet Owners and the Care They Want to Give](/blog/pet-care-access-telehealth-rhode-island-2026): 46% of pet owners delayed care last year due to cost. A new Rhode Island law making first-visit telehealth legal points toward a different future.
- [Why Your Team's Psychological Safety Affects Patient Care](/blog/psychological-safety-patient-safety-veterinary-medicine): Gregory Carastro, LVT, AAHA Director, makes the case that psychological safety and sustainable workloads are not soft issues, they are strategic ones.
- [Your Senior Patients' Pain Plans Are Falling Behind](/blog/aging-pets-are-living-longer-their-pain-management-plans-need-to-keep-up): Osteoarthritis affects one in five dogs. Feline OA is even more widespread and even more underdiagnosed. The question practices are still grappling with is what to do next.
- [One Shot, Two Diseases: A New Canine Vaccine Closes a Preventive Care Gap](/blog/one-shot-two-diseases-new-canine-vaccine-lyme-leptospirosis): The USDA approved the first combination Lyme and Leptospirosis vaccine for dogs in June 2026, making preventive care simpler and harder to skip.
- [Vet Grads Lack Surgical Reps, Not Confidence](/blog/new-vet-grads-arent-afraid-of-surgery-they-just-never-got-enough-reps): Most practice owners blame confidence. Most students blame fear. A vet student who's been inside both rooms says the real problem started before they got there.
- [Wildfire Smoke and Your Pet: What the Warning Signs Look Like and Why Staying Home Matters](/blog/wildfire-smoke-pet-safety-2026): Wildfire smoke is moving pets indoors. Whether you know what to watch for before it becomes an emergency is a different question.
- [Vet Students Want Real Mentorship More Than Work-Life Balance](/blog/what-vet-students-want-in-their-first-job-has-nothing-to-do-with-work-life-balance): They say they want mentorship. What they mean is something most job descriptions still don't offer.
- [Your Credentialed Vet Techs Are Probably Underutilized](/blog/why-your-credentialed-vet-techs-are-probably-underutilized-and-what-to-do-about-it): Your practice spent years training a credentialed vet tech. Whether it's using everything they're qualified to do is a separate question.
- [Why Belonging at Work Is a Clinical Issue, Not Just a Culture Issue](/blog/why-belonging-at-work-is-a-clinical-issue-not-just-a-culture-issue): Tripp Oliphant became a better doctor because he didn't have to worry about being himself. How many vets are spending energy on that instead?
- [New Science of Aging Dogs, and the Programs Keeping Them Home](/blog/new-science-aging-dogs-programs-keeping-them-home): New NC State research links stride length to cognitive decline in senior dogs, and programs like Vetr now bring vet care home to seniors.
- [Why General Job Boards Fall Short for Veterinary Hiring (And What to Use Instead)](/blog/indeed-vs-veterinary-specific-job-board): Posting on Indeed feels efficient until you're the one sorting eighty resumes for three real candidates.
- [New Science Can Finally Detect the Pain Cats Have Been Hiding](/blog/cats-are-hiding-their-pain-science-finally-has-a-way-to-find-it): Cats mask pain better than almost any other species, but new veterinary science is developing tools to detect it early and support home care.
- [Vet Med Is Rethinking What Care Access Actually Means](/blog/the-profession-is-rethinking-what-care-access-actually-means): AVMA sessions on cost and access doubled since 2025 as palliative care gains attention, signaling how practices must rethink care access.
- [Setting Limits in Vet Med: The Outer Work of Protecting Your Wellbeing](/blog/setting-limits-vet-med-outer-work-protecting-wellbeing): Vet professionals are wired to say yes, even past the point of harm. A DVM coach explains what reclaiming agency actually looks like in practice.
- [Why More Veterinarians Are Taking On Shelter Work](/blog/why-more-veterinarians-are-taking-on-shelter-work): The veterinarian of record role offers community purpose, skill development, and a steady pipeline of new clients through shelter work.
- [What a Disney Vet's AVMA Keynote Reveals About Trust-Based Care](/blog/when-animals-choose-to-cooperate-avma-keynote-trust-based-care): A Disney vet's AVMA Convention keynote showed what becomes possible when animals trust their caregivers, and what that means for fear-free care.
- [FDA's New At-Home Cancer Pill Signals a Bigger Shift in Vet Care](/blog/nearly-half-of-pet-owners-are-delaying-vet-care-new-solutions-are-closing-the-gap): A 2026 survey finds 46% of pet owners delayed vet care due to cost. New telemedicine laws and at-home treatments are changing the equation now.
- [Your Team Isn't Resisting Change, It Just Hasn't Caught Up to You Yet](/blog/taking-care-of-the-caregivers-how-veterinary-leaders-build-workplaces-people-stay-in): A new dvm360 interview and AAHA board column reveal what it actually takes to build a vet med workplace where people stay for the long term.
- [Who Should Lead Veterinary Medicine? The Case for Clinicians](/blog/who-should-lead-veterinary-medicine-case-for-clinicians): A new JAAHA commentary asks whether corporate consolidation and clinical excellence can coexist, and what that means for the profession.
- [When the Goodbye Happens at Home, the Grief Is Still the Same](/blog/when-the-goodbye-happens-at-home-grief-is-still-the-same): New research on pet grief shows what it means for vet practices, and how at-home care changes the end-of-life experience for families.
- [What Does Being Short-Staffed Actually Cost a Veterinary Practice?](/blog/what-does-being-short-staffed-actually-cost-a-veterinary-practice): Most practices only track visible understaffing costs. The full toll, spanning lost revenue, overtime, agency fees, and turnover, is larger.
- [How Veterinary Groups Can Reduce Their Reliance on Expensive Locum Agencies](/blog/how-to-reduce-reliance-on-expensive-locum-agencies): Most veterinary groups know locum agencies are expensive but underestimate the overpayment. Five strategies can break that dependency.
- [Vet School Pipeline Is Growing and Stalling](/blog/vet-school-pipeline-growing-and-stalling-what-it-means-for-hiring): Four planned vet schools have been halted since 2023, while six others opened. Here is what the mixed signals mean for practices planning ahead.
- [Dog Bite Risk Starts at Home, Not the Clinic](/blog/dog-bite-risk-starts-at-home-not-the-clinic): New research from the University of Lincoln argues that bite risk assessment must move beyond kennel tests to the home environment and context.
- [Most Pets Are One Vet Bill Away From No Care At All](/blog/pet-insurance-protection-gap-2026): New NAPHIA data shows only 4.27% of U.S. pets are insured despite record growth. The protection gap is reshaping how families access vet care.
- [In-House Relief Staffing Cuts Costs 16 Percent in Year One](/blog/roi-of-bringing-relief-staffing-in-house): What actually changes when veterinary groups stop outsourcing relief staffing to agencies? Here's what the numbers show in year one.
- [Your Practice Culture Is Making People Quit: Here's How to See It](/blog/your-practice-culture-is-making-people-quit-here-is-how-to-finally-see-it): New research shows burnout is an organizational problem, not a personal one. Here is what vet practice leaders can do differently to fix it.
- [Two Workforce Pressures Every Vet Practice Must Watch Now](/blog/two-workforce-pressures-vet-practices-should-watch): A deepening staffing shortage and sweeping federal student loan changes are converging. Here is what practice leaders need to know right now.
- [Feline Hospice Care: Supporting Cats at Home](/blog/feline-hospice-home-care-what-practices-need-to-know): As cats live longer with chronic illness, demand for veterinary hospice is growing. Here is how to set up home hospice and reduce feline fear.
- [How to Manage Veterinary Relief Shifts Without Losing Your Mind](/blog/manage-veterinary-relief-shifts-internally): Texts, spreadsheets, and group chats are no way to run a relief program. Here is how to build an internal relief system that actually works.
- [Why Vet Techs Are Leaving, and How ASCEND Could Fix It](/blog/veterinary-technicians-leaving-competency-framework-utilization): Vet tech burnout comes down to pay inequity and underutilization. The new ASCEND framework gives practices a concrete tool to fix both issues.
- [Are You a Pathologic Accommodator in Vet Med?](/blog/pathologic-accommodation-veterinary-professionals): Saying yes feels like dedication, but a veterinary coach explains how chronic overaccommodation quietly drains your effectiveness over time.
- [Vet Visits Are Declining Through 2035: What to Do](/blog/vet-visits-declining-through-2035-what-it-means-for-your-practice): A CATalyst Council report forecasts below-average veterinary visits through 2035. Here is what practice leaders need to know now to prepare.
- [Pets Are Family Now, and the Data Proves It](/blog/pets-are-family-now-the-data-proves-it): New data from Rover and Elanco shows pet owners are cutting personal spending before they cut pet care. Here is what that means for practices.
- [What It Actually Takes to Retain Vet Techs](/blog/what-it-takes-to-retain-vet-techs): Vet tech turnover is draining practices. Here is what educators and veterinary leaders say actually works to keep your best techs on staff.
- [Full-Time Vets Are Becoming the Exception in Vet Med](/blog/veterinary-staffing-survey-2026-flexibility-burnout): New survey data from 959 veterinary professionals shows only 10% of practices have full-time vets, revealing what it means for retention and burnout.
- [How to Build an Employer Brand That Attracts DVMs and Vet Techs](/blog/how-to-build-an-employer-brand-that-attracts-dvms-and-vet-techs): In a candidate-driven market, your reputation is your first impression. Investing in employer brand helps practices fill roles faster.
- [What California's Non-Compete Ban Means for Your Practice](/blog/california-non-compete-ban-explained): California voids almost every employee non-compete, and 2024's AB 1076 and SB 699 made the ban broader. Here is what it means for vet employers.
- [91% of Dogs Show Fear or Anxiety, and the Vet Visit Is Often the Trigger](/blog/pet-anxiety-awareness-month-fear-free-at-home-care): Pet Anxiety Awareness Month turns 10 as new data shows fear and anxiety in 91% of dogs. Here is what practices can do, and where at-home care fits in.
- [Is Hound a Good Platform for Veterinary Staffing and Recruiting?](/blog/is-hound-a-good-platform-for-veterinary-staffing-and-recruiting): Practice managers, recruiters, and hospital owners share honest opinions on whether Hound works well for veterinary hiring and staffing.
- [House-Call Vet Care Is Growing, and That's Good for Everyone](/blog/house-call-vet-care-growing-good-for-everyone): Mobile and house-call veterinary services are expanding across the U.S. The implications for pet health, practice capacity, and careers are significant.
- [Fear, Stress, and Your Cat: Why the Clinic Visit Is the Problem](/blog/cat-stress-clinic-visit-in-home-care): Cats are the most stressed veterinary patients and the least likely to get regular care. Here is what the alternative to the clinic model looks like.
- [Senior Pets Deserve Senior Care: What At-Home Vet Services Mean for Aging Animals](/blog/senior-pets-at-home-vet-care): Older pets need more frequent care and handle clinic stress worse than younger animals. At-home vet visits offer a better model for aging pets.
- [What Are the Different Types of Veterinary Technician Specialists?](/blog/different-types-veterinary-technician-specialists): NAVTA currently recognizes 16 veterinary technician specialties in the United States. Explore each specialty and what it takes to become certified.
- [Taking Vet Care Home: How Mobile Visits Are Changing Pet Healthcare](/blog/mobile-vet-care-changing-pet-healthcare): Mobile and in-home veterinary care is growing fast. Here is what is driving the shift and what it means for pet owners and the practices they serve.
- [Why Your Pet Hates the Vet (and What In-Home Care Does Differently)](/blog/why-your-pet-hates-the-vet-in-home-care): Most pets show signs of fear or stress at the vet clinic. In-home vet care removes the triggers that cause it, and the difference is real.
- [Vet Techs and the Future of Work in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/vet-techs-future-of-work): Veterinary technicians are the beating heart of practices, yet the industry is failing them. Here is how we fix shortages and underutilization.
- [Ultimate Guide to Building Awesome Culture in Vet Med](/blog/ultimate-guide-awesome-culture-vet-med): Building a strong culture takes intention. This guide covers practical strategies for creating an awesome veterinary workplace people love.
- [Ultimate Guide to People-First Recruiting in Veterinary Medicine](/blog/candidate-focused-recruiting-vet-med): A complete guide to people-first recruiting in veterinary medicine, from candidate experience to retention strategies that keep top talent engaged.
- [10 Practices Building a Modern Veterinary Experience](/blog/practices-building-modern-veterinary-experience): Ten practical ways veterinary clinics can build a modern client and employee experience that keeps both engaged and loyal.
- [22 Veterinary Culture Statistics That Prove We Need a Change](/blog/22-veterinary-practice-culture-statistics): Explore 22 statistics on veterinary mental health, burnout, career outlook, and team culture that reveal why the industry needs change.
- [Hound and NAVC Partner to Equip Professionals with innovative Recruiting, Relief, and Retention Software](/blog/hound-navc-partnership): Hound and the North American Veterinary Community announce a partnership to equip veterinary professionals with recruiting and retention software.
- [Hound and Relief Rover Join Forces!](/blog/hound-acquires-relief-rover-future-of-work-in-veterinary-medicine): Hound has acquired Relief Rover, unifying teams, communities, and technology to build a brighter future for veterinary medicine.
- [Hound Announces Launch of First-Of-Its-Kind Veterinary Work Platform](/blog/hound-launch-relief-rover): Hound launches an all-in-one veterinary work platform offering full-time, part-time, and relief positions in a single talent solution.
- [Hound Partners with VetRec on AI Documentation Tools](/blog/vetrec-and-hound-partnership): Hound has partnered with VetRec to offer members a discount on the AI-powered veterinary scribe that streamlines documentation and reduces burnout.
- [Hound's Impact: Supporting Veterinary Professionals with $100M+ in Earnings](/blog/hounds-impact-supporting-veterinary-professionals-with-100m-in-earnings): Discover how Hound has enabled over $105M to $158M in earnings for veterinary professionals by simplifying hiring and empowering lasting careers.
- [How to Identify the Right Veterinary Role and Practice Environment for Your Skills and Career Goals](/blog/how-to-identify-the-right-veterinary-role-and-practice-environment): A practical guide to choosing the right veterinary role and practice environment based on your skills, strengths, and career goals.
- [MWI Animal Health and Hound Announce Strategic Partnership](/blog/mwi-animal-health-hound-strategic-partnership): MWI Animal Health, part of Cencora, announces a strategic partnership with Hound, a leading veterinary talent platform, to support practices.
- [Vet Med & Togetherness: Findings from Our VMX 2022 Survey](/blog/togetherness-vet-med-vmx-2022-hound-survey): See what our VMX 2022 survey revealed about togetherness in veterinary medicine, from team culture to how professionals really feel about the field.
- [VETGuardian®: 8 Studies That Prove It Works](/blog/veterinary-monitoring-technology-studies): Explore eight scientific studies validating VETGuardian's contactless monitoring technology and its effectiveness in veterinary care.

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