The biggest challenges facing veterinary professionals today
Key frustrations and emerging focus areas
Top investment priorities for practices in 2026
Practical strategies and ideas to help overcome challenges
Direct quotes and commentary from industry peers
How technology continues to drive innovation in veterinary care
"It's not easy to balance operating costs and client affordability but it's encouraging to see our industry is exploring the potential of AI-driven technology to lessen workloads and improve service. It's something our organisation will be diving into as well"
- Kevin Bryant, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe
"This isn't a future vision anymore. Hundreds of clinics are using AI scribing every day in Australia and New Zealand. The practices that adopted it in 2025 consistently say it had the biggest impact of any change they made. It's giving vets their time back to focus on what they trained for."
- Mitchell Sigley, Founder, VetNotes.com
"This report reinforces the feedback from Australian Veterinary Association members: workforce pressures and rising costs threaten the sustainability of our profession and access to veterinary care"
-Dr Gemma Chuck, President, Australian Veterinary Association
"Understanding these industry trends has helped us prioritise our technology investments and better prepare our team for the changes ahead."
— Practice Manager, Auckland
Real perspectives from hundreds of veterinary professionals across ANZ
Practical ideas you can implement in your practice immediately
See how your priorities compare with peers across the region
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