The world is witnessing the dawn of the AI age and excitement is at its peak as to just how much the technology will change the existing paradigms. In this article, Oli Viner explains how these systems work and discusses how they might impact on society and the veterinary profession…

Julia Brüner DVM and Oliver Gehrig DVM discuss considerations to be taken when deciding if a CT scanner is a wise investment for a veterinary practice.

The basic science of veterinary care may evolve relatively slowly, but the technology underpinning its delivery continues to advance at a relentless pace. Oli Viner looks at some of the latest developments and how they can enhance practice performance…

It’s perfectly clear the direction of travel in automotive is towards zero-emission vehicles and, for the present, that means buying electric. But buying an electric vehicle doesn’t just help reduce carbon emissions, it also provides significant tax advantages to those making the switch…

Many more people are “going digital” in all aspects of their lives – especially when it comes to looking after treasured pets. So it pays to know how to use the latest digital tools to ensure your practice stands out in an increasingly crowded market…

New technology has delivered massive change in the area of veterinary diagnostics – especially during the past two years.Seth Wallack and Eric Goldman discuss how to harness these developments to drive practice productivity in an increasingly challenging economic environment…

While MRI and CT have long been seen as the preserve of referral centres, a growing number of first opinion businesses have begun investing in these advanced imaging modalities. Big benefits exist for practices going down this route, but also significant risks for those making such as big investment without taking a close look at all the finer details…

Despite traditionalist outlooks and layers of – sometimes contradictory – regulation, farmers and vets are working together to protect production animal health better than ever before. To give you some examples of how, innovation specialist Greg Dickens takes a look at how technology will transform life on the farm in five years’ time…

The benefits of microchipping are well understood within the veterinary profession and by the majority of pet owners, too. But with legislative change on the way and new services likely to expand the potential of the technology, it’s always worth keeping up with the latest developments…

Remote and digital veterinary services are nothing new – vets have been calling clients for years – but the method of utilisation is now on a path charged by nitroglycerine and shows no sign of abating. To some, it’s a huge threat to how vets deliver care, but to others it offers a chance to regain control and keep the veterinary profession central in a customer journey…

For the first in the Big 6 podcast series, our all-star panel kicks off with a discussion on the impact of technology on the veterinary profession – specifically telemedicine and digital connection, practice management systems, and wearables and other advances.

Vetology founder and chief executive Seth Wallack, and Vetology AI president Eric Goldman discuss developments to concentrate on in companion animal practice, in line with the findings of research into the perceptions and priorities of pet owners.

Richard Sibbit, managing director of animal health at Proagrica, discusses the acceleration of digital services in the industry and ways to ensure everyone receives the necessary customer experience…

Technology has played an increasingly important role across the veterinary sector during the past 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic. But as Greg Dickens discusses, what does the future bring and how might technological advances change the way you work in the future…?

Cyberattacks are nothing new. However, now the intrusions are far more dangerous – and the veterinary world has proved to be far from immune from this insidious and potentially costly threat…

Headline figures for investing in diagnostic imaging equipment can appear high at first glance – especially when other costs like installation and staff training are considered. The reality, though, is that it remains one of the best investments you can make in your practice…

For many veterinary practices, telemedicine was the lifeline that helped them survive the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis prompted unprecedented take-up of remote technology across the sector and according to one of the leading players, it’s here to stay…

Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael explore techniques their vet practice has developed for using telemedicine in the small animal sector to assess lameness in small animal patients.

In a three-part series, vets and tech consultants Guen Bradbury and Greg Dickens have been exploring communications, smart diagnostics and smart surgery. In their final article, they estimate the profession’s surgical needs in the next five years and explain how all of us can learn to select the right tools for our practice…

Maddy Cousins – a mature vet student at the RVC and co-founder of VetConsult, an online booking and payment platform for vets – discusses this evolving area in the veterinary sphere.