The Bird Bath

Nov 19 2024 73 ep. 12 mins 9
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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!

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Zoetis Shakeup, $1.45B with GenMills, $15M slap for Elanco

Nov 19 2024 9 mins  
Second week of November, what’d you miss in vet med?Zoetis Shakes up it’s Global LeadershipElanco takes a $15M SEC FineGeneral Mills ponies up $1.45MMI:RNA joins the USHowdy London!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

Gen Z Pet Debt, Boom in Boarding, LifeLearn AI, and London

Nov 12 2024 12 mins  
Second week of November, what’d you miss in vet med?Rover acquires Cat in a FlatMore growth in BoardingNew Study shows Pets over PeopleLifeLearn brings AI to ClientEdIt’s all BananasCatch me in London!Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe State of Pets - Unpacking America's Pet PreferencesVeterinary Inn

Petfolk EXCLUSIVE, Stock Trends, LeBark James

Nov 05 2024 13 mins  
Start of November, what’d you miss in vet med?Exclusive Interview with PetfolkQuarterly Earnings and What they mean to YouWestminster Trading CardsJoin our SubstackSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackDr. Audrey Wystrach: Major Heat Up in Consolidation – Consolidation for Consolidators

Tractor Supply, VIP COO, Vetster + Mella, and Midlevel Practioners

Oct 29 2024 14 mins  
Last week of October, what’d you miss in vet med?Tractor Supply Company set to acquire AllivetVeterinary Innovative Partners hires first COOVetster and Mella team upDon’t forget to vote!Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

Mobile Consolidation, IPH, Mars, and AAVMC Promotions, and Recycling

Oct 22 2024 14 mins  
Fourth week of October, what’d you miss in vet med?The Vets x BettervetFear Free Top 5 in 15Lots of PromotionsPetsmart RecyclesJoin our SubstackSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:“Top 5 in 15” Webinar Series by Fear FreeThe Bird Bath on Substack

AVMA Shortage Again, Vet Tech Week, Synchrony, and IVs

Oct 15 2024 15 mins  
Third week of October, what’d you miss in vet med?National Veterinary Technician WeekAVMA says, No Shortage…AgainCareCredit+InsuranceIV FluidsSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:National Veterinary Technician Week

Chewy for Grads, Instinct State of ER, AVMA, and OpenAI

Oct 08 2024 15 mins  
Second week of October, what’d you miss in vet med?Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program is openThe State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care by InstinctOllie scoops up DIG LabsAVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum$157B Valuation for OpenAISubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:AAVMC - Awards, Grants, and ScholarshipsThe State o

Patterson, Zoetis, Scribes, and Mt. Kilimanjaro

Oct 01 2024 12 mins  
Kicking off Spooky Season, what’d you miss in vet med?Patterson jumps on the acquisition trainZoetis adds more AIScribes on the moveCollege newsTwo vets and a big hillSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show

VetForum Live, Practices Everywhere, Victor Acquired

Sep 24 2024 7 mins  
End of September, what’d you miss in vet med?The gold standard of Practice DataMidwest acquires VictorLive Insights from VetForumSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Antelligence: Enterprise Practice Database

Good News Edition! Mentors, Well Being, Saving Money and Lives

Sep 17 2024 11 mins  
Third week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?All good news this week!Ready, Vet, Go welcomes 150th menteeBond Vet Embraces Well BeingHSA/FSA for PetsCyberKnifeSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Paving the Path to WellnessWhat is the CyberKnife® System?