December 4 @ 1:30 PM Central
Essential Economic Update for Veterinary Practice Leaders
Dr. Christopher Doherty, MBA, CBV
Assistant Director Strategic Business Research and Outreach, AVMA
Katelyn McCullock, MS
Chief Economist/ Division Director Veterinary Economics, AVMA
This session offers a comprehensive overview of the current economic landscape affecting veterinary practices. Attendees will gain insights into key economic indicators, workforce demographics, and trends impacting the veterinary profession. The presentation will synthesize data from recent AVMA research, including the Pet Demographics Survey, Graduating Senior Survey, Census of Veterinarians, and the Practice Owner Survey, providing a holistic view of the profession’s economic health.
This session is designed for veterinary practice leaders seeking to align their operations with the latest economic developments in the profession.
Participants will emerge from this session with the ability to:
- Analyze the latest economic data pertinent to the veterinary profession, including workforce demographics and market trends.
- Evaluate how these economic factors influence practice management decisions and strategic planning.
- Apply insights from AVMA research to enhance practice operations and financial performance.
Dr. Christopher Doherty, MBA, CBV
Christopher Doherty, DVM, MBA, CBV, is assistant director for strategic business research and outreach at the AVMA. Dr. Doherty obtained his DVM degree at the Ontario Veterinary College, his MBA at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business, and is a chartered business evaluator.
In his role with the AVMA, he analyzes data pertaining to new and early career veterinarians, as well as the veterinary labor market, and works in tandem with the rest of the Veterinary Economics Division team to aide in the translation of research findings into tools, resources, and actionable items that veterinarians can utilize and implement in their practices and their careers.
Katelyn McCullock, MS
Katelyn McCullock the AVMA’s chief economist and is responsible for leading the Veterinary Economics Division. She has over 15 years’ experience working in the field of agricultural economics with a focus around livestock economics. Prior to joining AVMA, McCullock ran the Livestock Marketing Information Center, which specializes in livestock marketing economics and commodity forecasting. She has worked in various roles related to livestock agriculture including advocacy and animal welfare work with American Farm Bureau Federation.
Katelyn earned her bachelor of science in agribusiness and resource management, minor in economics, from the University of Maine-Orono. She attended graduate school at Colorado State University where she earned a master of science in agricultural economics.