At the VMAE fall conference, we were presented with an insightful presentation on navigating the winds of economic change in veterinary medicine. We heard that productivity, demand for labor, staff turnover, changing work expectations, demographics, inflation, growing economic inequality, and lower health measures in the U.S. are all combining to create a different environment for the profession.

While these structural challenges are likely to be with us for some time, we know that veterinary associations will continue to be at the forefront of supporting the profession through the next set of challenges and opportunities. We can also be sure that policymakers, federal, state, and local, will be taking a close look at ways to address access to care, technological innovations, new delivery models, and professional credentialing. New players are entering the veterinary market, further increasing demands on policymakers to make changes.

Join VMAE | ThinkWORKS 2023 for a policy forum examining various regulatory ideas, proposals, and trends for 2023 and beyond. The program is designed to equip VMA executives with insight on what’s happening on the ground and what we can expect next.

You spend so much time leading and supporting others. Set aside the time and space as a gift to yourself and your VMA, to thoughtfully consider the next set of issues and opportunities that will impact your members and organization.