The Bird Bath
The Bird Bath
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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Jul 7, 2026
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Fear Freed, Bright Minds, KC Animal Health 27.02.2024 8:20
An extra day of February, what’d you miss in vet med? The Bridge Club Winners Inspire is Fearless JustFoodForCEOs Innovation in Kansas City Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: 2024 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application
Live from WVC! Covetrus Fined, AI, and Insurance CEO 20.02.2024 12:12
Live from Vegas, what’d you miss in vet med? AI in Vet Med OpenAI Video Canine Respiratory Illness Declines Covetrus Pays Up Independence Pet Holdings’ New CEO Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine: The Next Paradigm Shift AI Generated Videos Just Changed Forever
IDEXX Number Confusion, Enterprise Reports, and Cancer Screening 13.02.2024 11:54
Love is in the air 💙, what’d you miss in vet med? Enterprise Practice Report Quebec Bans Cosmetic Procedures IDEXX Number Questions PetDx Breakthrough Viva Las Vegas Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinary Enterprise Practice Report by Antelligence IDEXX Q4 & Full Year 2023 Earnings Highlights
Merck Dives In, Alliance 200 Strong, and Bow Wow Wow 06.02.2024 9:48
Welcome to February, what’d you miss in vet med? Elanco’s $1.3B Aqua Sale Alliance Hits 200 Practices Pet Franchise News The AAVMC Dozen Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz
Instinct Exclusive, NAVLE Uh Oh, CPA Benchmark, VEG Scribes 30.01.2024 13:45
January is in the rearview🪞 what’d you miss in vet med? Great Instincts NAVLE Snafu Financial Benchmarking Write this down, VEG Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Instinct and VetMedux are Joining Forces Benchmark Your Veterinary Practice Career Opportunities at VEG
Mars’ New Leaders, $ploot, and Salary Transparency 23.01.2024 11:58
Still tired from VMX? What’d you miss in vet med? New year and New Roles Sploot Scores Reddit pulls back the curtain on Comp Cat Friendly Data AKCRx Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Reddit: Salary transparency VeterinaryComp Five Emerging Trends In Pet Health Care For 2024 And Beyond MrBeast Rescued 100 Abandoned Dogs American Association of...
Live from VMX! 16.01.2024 10:00
Live from Orlando, what’d you miss in vet med? Antelligence Enterprise Veterinary Practice Report Stem Cell’s Spotlight SignalPet Signals Progress Access to Care through Consolidation Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinary Enterprise Practice Report by Antelligence
Purina’s Picks, Heart+Paw, Telemed in CA, and PetSmart Helps Out 09.01.2024 9:18
First real week of 2024, what’d you miss in vet med? Heart+Paw Pulls in Investment Airvet rings in 2024 2024 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners PetSmart Charities Spotlight Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz
AAHA AI, ESOP Endeavor, and Remembering 02.01.2024 11:04
Happy 2024, what’d you miss in vet med? 2023 News Quiz Ape Memory Noncompete nonstarter ESOP Investment AAHA AI Survey Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Survey: AI in Veterinary Medicine 2023 Veterinary News Quiz
This is what got YOU excited! 26.12.2023 11:45
The stockings are coming down, but vet med never sleeps. State of The Bird Bath What Stories Excited Our Listeners Thank you to our listeners AND Massive Thank you to our Team! Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz
FDA’s Naughty List, Pet Food Inflation, BuyMyDadsVetClinic.com 19.12.2023 12:30
One week until Christmas, what’d you miss in vet med? FDA sending coal Vetster and AirCanada to the rescue Pet Food Inflation Impact Must See TV Get ready for Friday Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: BuyMyDadsVetClinic Industry Report: Pet Food in the US, 17th Edition Webinar - From DVM to CEO: Cody Creelman’s Blueprint to Practice Ownership
Chewy and Tough, Vetsource Rx, and Sec. 179 12.12.2023 12:52
December week 2, naughty or nice? What have you missed in vet med? Tough to Chew on Vetsource ignites Pharmacy Education Tax savings for year end Where Petcare is Innovating The Bird Bath is supported by VetGuardian . The only zero touch vital signs monitor for veterinary clinics. With VetGuardian, you can ensure that animals are supervised without stress from intake to discharge. Anytime. Anywher...
Long live Loyal, Blackstone Nabs Rover, Cornell Weighs In, and Petvi$or 05.12.2023 9:10
Fire up the jingles, December is here. Loyal for Life Petvisor pulls in $100M Rover goes private Cornell on Canine Respiratory Outbreak Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Meet the Petvisor Brands | PetDesk, Vetstoria, WhiskerCloud Canine respiratory disease outbreaks
Green Leaves, Green Backs, and Greener Pastures 28.11.2023 9:44
Last call for November, what did you miss? Synchrony’s Major Purchases Report Cannibis for pets Consolidation - what’s happening? Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Synchrony’s 2023 Major Purchase Study: Research & Trends dvm360: An overview of cannabis for pets What’s Going on With Veterinary Consolidation?
Chewy Chops, Not A-OK AVMA, College Ups and Downs 21.11.2023 11:28
Happy Thanksgiving, what’d you miss in Vet Med? Mystery Coughs No A’s for Arizona NC State hits it big HR to the insurance rescue? Chewy chops Dissenting opinons to the AVMA Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease in Oregon Dr. Lauren Darwin from VEG on TikTok regarding the new respiratory illness in dogs
Hill’s Adoption Hurdles, Fera’s New General, and Pet Biz Indicators 14.11.2023 11:59
As we navigate mid-November, let's explore the latest highlights! State of Shelter Adoption Good news for the Trix Rabbit Pet Business Survey Ornithological Overhaul Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: 2023 State of Shelter Adoption Report | Hilll’s Pet Nutrition The Big Survey 2023: Performance VIDAPAW
Vet Stacks, FTC Attacks, and Your Dog Max 07.11.2023 8:51
Getting into November, what did you miss? AVMA Economic Forum DEIB Opportunities FTC Chair’s Position More Dog Food Entrants Most Popular Names Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: blendvet ButcherBox The Most Popular Dog Names of 2023 New York Vet | US Vet Show
Dr. Amazon, Group Gaps, and Fewer Pups 31.10.2023 13:43
Happy Howl-oween, what did you miss in vet med? Amazon Expands Where have the consolidators gone? Lucky 13 take the Leap Fewer pets in the US Poof goes parvo Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: For Practice Owners: Quarterly Market Update by Ackerman Group Webinar: Beyond the Numbers: Exclusive Commentary and Insights from the Q3 Report APPA Na...
Fear Free, Funding, Flu, and Forensics 24.10.2023 9:59
Fear Free heads across the pond Denovo funding still on a roll Schein-ing a light on Cyber Attacks Get our mascot a vaccine Meaningful CE Opportunity Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Victim to Verdict: The Veterinarian's Role in Animal Cruelty Investigations Online Course
Trust Your Vet Tech and Get Ready for the Swedes 17.10.2023 13:16
Thank you Vet Techs The Bridge Club ICON NAVTA Standing Strong Dutch Dough EQT Takes Over IndeVet Leading the Way Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Understanding Veterinary Burnout and How to Overcome it EQT ramps up its pet portfolio with $1.4b VetPartners play Reiterating NAVTA’s Priorities
LIVE from the Veterinary Innovation Summit 13.10.2023 10:27
Hear from the people at the Summit, what did you miss? Exploding cancer cells Sci-Fi and AI Access to Care Start Up Pitch (Bird Bath Edition) Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Veterinary Innovation Council Veterinarian Electronic Assistant Inventory Ally Highfive Vet The Medical Futurist NAVC
Pet Tech, Cali Waves, and Big Tuna 10.10.2023 10:05
Lots of Innovation, what have you missed? Live from Veterinary Innovation Summit $22B for Pet Tech Newsom signs Another round for scaling Tuna, from a lab, not a can Tru-D cleans up Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Biometrics and AI gain favour among cat and dog owners
Tech(nicians)(nology), Small Door/Big Bucks, Going Places 03.10.2023 11:36
Welcome to October, what’s happened in vet med? AAHA CrVTs Guidelines Fear as a policy Even more technician love Small Door wide open Mars and SYNLAB Where in the world? Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines NAVC and MentorVet Partner To Provide Veterinary Nurses/Technicians Access to New Approach to Me...
Walmart Jumps In, NVPU Insights, and Costly Care 26.09.2023 11:40
Dog days of September, what did you miss? Walmart enters Pet Services Gen Z Spent What?! Destination Non-Compete Live with Liz Hughston Conference wrap up Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: NATVPU.org Join me for a LIVE recording at the Veterinary Innovation Summit
Mars vs. AVMA, Growth in the USA, and Unionization 19.09.2023 11:23
September is rolling, what did you miss? Veterinary Shortage Grudge Match GoodVets’ new partner ABC in USA Unionization growing Veterinary Innovation Summit Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz Helpful links: Tackling the veterinary professional shortage AVMA is committed to addressing the industry’s challenges A proliferation of newly proposed veterinary coll...
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