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Blogs

Redefining Success in Veterinary Practice Management: The Intersection of Care, Culture, and Profitability

Do you ever feel you're at a crossroads when making decisions about better patient outcomes, happier teams, and higher profits? You're not alone.

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Improving Compliance of Care with a Cloud-Based Software Solution

Learn how cloud-based software can help boost compliance—and how your team can use these tools to support better patient care.

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Ditch the Paper Trail: Why Your Practice Needs to Break Up with Travel Sheets

For years, travel sheets have been the unspoken MVP of veterinary clinics. Learn how your trusty sidekick might actually be slowing you down and costing you more than you think.

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Product Updates

Fall for Shepherd’s Newest Features

Check out our newest updates based on user feedback, plus new integrations and data connections from leading industry providers.

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Shepherd and PetDesk: Better Communication for Veterinary Clinics

Save time and reduce workloads by directly integrating PetDesk with Shepherd, all while giving pet parents the convenient digital experience they demand.

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From Good to Great: 5 Insider Tips to Master TranscribeAI

At Shepherd, we built TranscribeAI to streamline your workflow and give you back your time. Get insider tips on using it to maximum advantage.

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Upcoming Events

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January 2026
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WVC Vegas
February 2026
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Media

Cone of Shame Podcast: Finding Joy in Change 
Tune into the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast as Dr. Andy Roark chats with Dr. Lauren Jones, a dynamic veterinary practice owner and Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Software. 
Episode 290 
Dr. Andy Roark, DVM, MS
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Optimizing Dermatology Diagnoses: A Practical Guide with SOAP-Based Software 
Discover how to provide relief for the vast number of pets suffering from skin and ear issues using SOAP-based veterinary software. Dr. Lauren Jones will show how to revolutionize workflows for those frustratingly difficult cases. 
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The Veterinarian Success Podcast: Resetting the Narrative on Veterinary Care 
Join Dr. Lauren Jones as we discuss The Atlantic & New York Times articles questioning why veterinary care is so expensive, benefits of the Veterinary Mom's Group, and questions regarding entailing bitcoin.  
Episode 237 
Isaiah Douglass
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Research

Veterinary Research: Optimizing for Clinical and Operational Outcomes in 2025 

Transform your veterinary practice by tackling operational challenges and boosting revenue through optimized charge capture, enhanced client transactions, and crystal-clear financial reporting, while improving compliance of care to maximize your profitability. 

 

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