Henry Schein named one of world's most admired companies by FortuneJanuary 25, 2019Henry Schein has been named to Fortune’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for the 18th consecutive year.
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Henry Schein and CareCredit tool available for veterinary practicesDecember 21, 2018Henry Schein has integrated its dental and veterinary practice management software solutions (Dentrix, Easy Dental, AVImark, and ImproMed) with CareCredit’s financing tools.
Henry Schein celebrates 20 years of helping children over the holidaysDecember 12, 2018More than 1200 underserved children from around the world will enjoy a heartwarming holiday thanks to a company’s widespread initiative.
Henry Schein offers hotline for veterinarians affected by California wildfiresNovember 13, 2018The Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians, and veterinarians who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result the wildfires in northern and southern California.
Henry Schein releases new online resources for Pet Diabetes Awareness MonthNovember 8, 2018Henry Schein Animal Health’s web-based pet diabetes resource center now contains a host of new and shareable assets designed to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and improve management of the disease among the veterinary community and pet parents.
Veterinary practice trends webinar highlights further industry consolidationAugust 17, 2018In just five years, 25 percent of veterinary practices, accounting for half of all veterinary visits, will be corporately owned, according to Brakke Consulting. During a webinar presented at the end of June, "Hot Topics in Veterinary Practice," Brakke senior consultant John Volk said myriad variables were contributing to the trend: looming mass veterinarian retirement, fewer vets wanting to own practices, low interest rates and high interest for investors, and more. The webinar also discussed the largest veterinary consolidators; Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA lead the way with nearly 2,000 practices; National Veterinary Associates counts more than 400 clinics, and VetCor has more than 200. Something corporate outfits can offer that consumers want is the convenience of pet health plans, which allow pet owners to pay in regular installments, increase clinic visits and revenue, improve patient care, attract new clients, and build a bond between the practice and the client. To counteract corporate sales, Volk said associates should work with a current owner, partner with others, and focus on one- and two-doctor practices. Other sectors of the profession mimic the consolidation trend. The top five animal drug manufacturers, Bayer Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Elanco Animal Health, …
