VerticalVet
Although VerticalVet is a GPO, what do they prefer to be called?
Group Resource Community
What macro trends should a practice have strategies to mitigate?
1) Labor Shortage
2) More Competition (Chewy)
3) Negative response to increase prices
4) Change from wellness to urgent
Which macrocyclic lactone is preferred for use in dogs to prevent heartworm disease?
Moxidectin
What type of study design is considered the highest quality of evidence in the scientific hierarchy of evidence?
Meta-analysis (2nd is systematic review, 3rd is Randomized Placebo Controlled trials)
What is one of the resources you have access to as a VV Member?
PeerShare (owners or managers), Custom campaigns, reminders, Virtual Practice Management
How does inventory affect practice culture?
Too many options results in confusion for entire team- recommendations become weaker - where #1 choice becomes lower price.
What is one update to the VerticalVet/Zoetis benefits for 2026?
Decreased rebate thresholds and the addition of the Growth Rebate opportunity.
According to the AAHA Pain Management Guidelines, what drug and class of drugs are considered “first-tier therapy” for canine osteoarthritis?
Librela and NSAIDs
What is VerticalVet's "secret sauce"?
Our Member Resource Advisors, your go to for all the things!
With dropping invoices & revenues, what metric should every practice be watching?
Client & patient retention
What are two key benefits of being a VerticalVet member with Zoetis?
PeerShare and Campaigns
What is Dr. Julia's favorite Derm Diagnostic?
Cytology
As a whole, how many clinics create the buying power of the VerticalVet group?
2700 clinics across the US!
What is a key advantage of using Imagyst AI Masses compared to traditional cytology workflows?
Faster access to expert analysis.
What diagnostic test(s) are currently recommended by the American Heartworm Society to screen for heartworm in cats?
Heartworm antigen with heat-treatment plus heartworm antibody
What is the first thing to rule out in all itchy pets?
Ectoparasites
What is our number 1 goal coming out of this weekend?
Have a great time! But also, network, and have 3 action items to take back to my practice.
What are the two most common types of cytological samples submitted in veterinary practice?
Cutaneous/Subcutaneous masses and lymph nodes
Use of which isoxazoline in dogs and cats has been demonstrated to prevent infections of Dipylidium caninum, the flea tapeworm, in dogs and cats by killing infected Ctenocephalides felis flea vectors before they can transmit the tapeworm?
Sarolaner
On average, administering a medication by this route achieves at least double the compliance rate compared to oral therapies.
Injection