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Welcome to The Bird Bath, a weekly news podcast. Join our host, Ryan Leech, as he highlights the latest news and trends in the evolving world of pet health. Stay tuned!

Chewy x HABRI, Lupa’s $20M, Noncompete Updates, Zoetis and Screwworms, and More

First week of October, what’d you miss in vet med?Chewy Health and HABRI release study on The BondLupa pulls in $20M Series ACornell selects RadimalZoetis tackles New World ScrewwormFTC Backtracks on Non-CompetesNAVTA gets a seat at the tableHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackNVA - Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic: Job DescriptionChewy Health & HABRI - The Bond Factor: Elevating Veterinary Care Through the Human-Animal BondRequest for Information Regarding Employee Noncompete AgreementsMSD Veterinary Manual - New World Screwworm

10-07
14:50

Fish and Reptile Report, Smalls Big Hire, MaRS Discovery District

Last week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?APPA’s 2025 Fish and Reptile ReportSmalls’ new COOMaRS (not that one) Agritech PushHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackNVA - Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic: Job DescriptionMaRS Discovery District

09-30
11:31

Modern Animal $47M Round, Medivet CEO, Gallant FDA Milestone, UC Davis and Tuskegee Growth

Fourth week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?Modern Animal closes $47M Series DMedivet appoints former CVS deputy CEOGallant passes FDA hurdleUC Davis huge fundraisingTuskegee breaks ground on $18M facilityLive at VetForum!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackNVA - Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic: Job Description

09-23
11:45

NY Bill Targets Vet Acquisitions, LMU2 Accreditation, GallantU, Tribute to Walter

Third week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?NY Lawmakers propose AG Oversight on AcquistionsLMU Orange Park receives COE AccreditationGallant brings education to PractionersEmbrace Pet Insurance ScholarshipTribute to my dog WalterHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackNVA: Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic - Job Description

09-16
11:25

IDEXX acquires Ellie, CoVet Funding, NVA CEO, BC Vets

Second week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?IDEXX snaps up Ellie DiagnosticsCoVet partners with Off Leash CapitalNVA’s new CEOCVBC stays afloatCRISPR on the polo fieldHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

09-09
11:57

Nestlé CEUh-Oh, USDA Rural Vets, K9 Immune Study, AniVC Fellowship

First week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?Nestlé CEO out for relationship with subordinateUSDA launches Rural Veterinary Action PlanResearchers find breed specific immune markersAniVC opens applications for 2025 FellowsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVetForumUSA 20252025 AniVC Fellowship ProgramUSDA Rural Veterinary Action Plan

09-02
09:45

Live from KC! CVT Title, Roo for Students, and Screwworms

Last week of August, what’d you miss in vet med?Illinois approves Technician Title ProtectionRoo launches Roo Uni for ExternshipsNew World Screwworm hits the USLive from the AH SummitHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVetForumUSA 2025

08-26
11:45

Exclusive: Hill’s State of the Shelter, PetMed Resign, NVA, and Kansas Startups Highlights

Third week of August, what’d you miss in vet med?Exclusive with Hill’s CVOPetMed Express ResignationsNVA’s new Board memberPlug and Play Topeka’s New CohortSee you at the KC Animal Health Corridor SummitHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack2025 Hill's State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report

08-19
15:54

Inventory Ally Pill Counter, IVC Evidensia, H20 to Go!, and more

Second week of August, what’d you miss in vet med?ICON Nominations are now live!Inventory Ally goes Mobile and adds Pill CounterHydration Gels for DogsIVC Evidensia public or privateBSAVA President steps downHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVetValue Connect Pre-RegistrationThe Bridge Club - Elevating Vet Med

08-12
11:32

Small Door Big Bucks, IVPanic, Whistle Insights, New Protein

First week of August, what’d you miss in vet med?Small Door raises $55MIVP on the ropes…againSome angles on Whistle/TractiveABC brings on Strategic AdvisorCell-cultured ChickenHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

08-05
13:43

The Vets Ghost, Rover Expands, Hill’s Steps Up, Scribe Updates

Last week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?The Vets shut down operationsRover set to acquire AU’s Mad PawsHill’s Launches 24/7 Vet Professional ChatCoVet’s In-House Medical DepartmentAmerivet partners on scribingFreemium version for ScribenoteHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

07-29
11:52

Live from AVMA! SVP+MVP Brand, Wag! Bankrupt, Cubex IoT

Fourth week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?Live from AVMA in Washington DCNew AVMA Leaders Step into their RolesSVP+MVP = Mission Pet HealthCubex Launches IoT deviceWag! Goes Bankrupt and Sells FurscriptionHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVetValue Connect Pre-Registration

07-22
12:44

VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR

Third week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?VetValue Connect LaunchArchway Pets’ AcquisitionAnnual Bravecto ApprovalHill’s new PresidentOhio approves eVCPRHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVetValue Connect Pre-RegistrationVVCA - Virtual Veterinary Care In The USA: Interactive Telemedicine Map

07-15
14:26

Nibbles Automations, Immertech VR in Vet, New Morris CEO, AB519

Second week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?Nibbles automatic payment pet insuranceImmertec launches animal health channelMorris Animal Foundation announces new CEOBan on Pet Brokers in CAHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackASPCA - CA AB 519 Veterinary Support Letter

07-08
10:30

EXCLUSIVE: Gallant $18M Series B, FDA statements, Teacher’s Pet, and Relief Burnout

First week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?Exclusive: Gallant’s $18M Series BFDA on CBD and MedetomidineClassroom Pets Good for AllRelief Burnout SurveyMy what big teeth!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackSerenity Vet - Relief Burnout SurveyPets In The Classroom grant program

07-01
16:24

LMU vs. AVMA, New TAMU Dean and Chair, Nevada Vet School, and Nutrition

Last week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Education GaloreLincoln Memorial Sues the AVMANew dean at Texas A&MRoyal Canin funds new endowmentNew vet school in NevadaPartners Group expands animal health portfolioHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

06-24
11:46

Bond Bails, Innovative Funding, $175M for Gx, The Farmer’s Dog Resident

Third week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Bond Vet hits some snagsWSAVA released Wellness PrinciplesOpen Door guides on HeartwormInnovative Pet Labs lands Seed roundFelix Pharma gets $175MThe Farmer’s Dog invests in EducationHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackWSAVA - Principles of WellnessOpen Door School - A Spectrum of Care Approach to Canine Heartworm DiseaseTennessee College of Veterinary Medicine - Internships and Residencies

06-17
11:40

Zoetis, IDEXX launches, Group Growth, $35M in REIT, 100th Episode

Second week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?100th Episode!Zoetis and IDEXX’s new launchesPieper now COVEAcutePet turns One$35M Investment in REITBSAVA Congress RetiresHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

06-10
17:40

Harvard, Hill’s, OkState, Chewy and LMU, Mars’ Patient Safety, Lifetime Cost of Care

First week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Hill’s launches Microbiome Portal with HarvardOklahoma State OK’s $250M for new hospitalChewy pledges $1M to LMUMars studies patient safety eventsA call for more independenceSynchrony reports on Lifetime Costs of PetsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackFrontiers - Making the case for a resurgent U.S. independent veterinary practice segment: a SWOT analysisThe One Health Microbiome ResourceAVMA Journals - Patient safety events cause harm across a variety of veterinary care settings: a global retrospective analysisSynchrony - Pet Lifetime of Care 2025

06-03
14:46

Puppy Mill Bans, Target Brands, and New Locations

Last week of May, what’d you miss in vet med?Multiple bills to ban puppy millsTarget Reintroduces pet brandPetfolk’s 11th new location for 2025CityVet’s 59th locationHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

05-27
09:41

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