The Veterinary Innovation Council (VIC) is excited to share the lineup for VIC @ VMX 2025, a full day dedicated to exploring the trends, tools, and critical topics shaping veterinary medicine. Join us on Saturday, January 25th, as we dive deep into groundbreaking discussions with industry leaders, innovators, and thought partners. Look for these in the VMX program for final details on location.
Here’s what to expect:
1. Collaborating to Innovate: How IDEXX and Mars Veterinary Health Develop AI Tools for Veterinary Practices
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM, S320 E, OCCC South
Speakers: Jason Johnson (IDEXX), Phil Boutet (Mars Veterinary Health)
Discover how two major players in the veterinary industry are joining forces to create cutting-edge AI tools that enhance diagnostics, improve workflow, and optimize patient outcomes. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovation, showcasing how collaboration between corporations and practitioners drives meaningful solutions.
Key Takeaways:
- How AI tools are developed with veterinary teams in mind
- Real-world applications and challenges of integrating AI
- Data-driven approaches to better clinical and operational outcomes
2. Expanding Access to Care: The Role of Academics and Corporate Practices in Shaping the Spectrum of Care
9:05 AM – 9:55 AM, S320 E, OCCC South
Speakers: Drs. Jen Welser, Molly McAllister, Rustin Moore, Jules Benson
Moderator: Dr. Emily Tincher
This critical discussion examines how access to care is evolving in veterinary medicine. Leaders from academia and corporate practices will explore strategies to bridge affordability, accessibility, and quality of care.
Key Takeaways:
- The forces driving expanded access to care
- Academic approaches to training for the Spectrum of Care
- Corporate models addressing disparities in veterinary services
3. AI Trends in Healthcare and Veterinary Medicine: What’s Here, What’s Coming, and How to Prepare
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM
Speaker: Aaron Massecar
AI continues to transform human healthcare and veterinary medicine. This session will provide an overview of the AI tools currently in use, innovations on the horizon, and strategies to prepare veterinary practices for a tech-driven future.
Key Takeaways:
- Current and emerging AI tools in diagnostics and workflow automation
- Comparisons between human healthcare and veterinary trends
- Practical steps to integrate AI tools and stay competitive
4. What Veterinary Professionals Need to Know About AI in 2025: Insights from Radiology and Scribing Software
1:40 PM – 2:30 PM
Speakers: Dr. Ryan Appleby, Gary Peters
Drawing on the findings of the VIC task force, this session highlights the latest advancements in AI radiology and scribing software. Attendees will leave equipped with insights into the tools transforming clinical workflows.
Key Takeaways:
- Advances in radiology and AI-powered scribing software
- How AI enhances diagnostics and patient care
- Actionable strategies for AI integration in 2025
5. Access to Care and Shelter Trends: How Rising Costs Are Impacting the Veterinary Market
2:45 PM – 3:35 PM
Speaker: Aimee Gilbreath
Economic pressures are influencing pet owners’ decisions, resulting in longer shelter stays and shifting dynamics in the veterinary market. This session explores the current landscape and its implications for veterinary practices.
Key Takeaways:
- Economic factors affecting shelter populations
- Connections between rising costs and veterinary service demand
- Strategies to ensure accessible care while supporting practice sustainability
6. Hot Topics in Veterinary Innovation: DEIB, Workplace Culture, and Access to Care
4:05 PM – 4:55 PM
Speakers: Drs. Niccole Bruno, Adam Little, Tina Tran, Brianna Armstrong, and Ashby Green
Moderators: Drs. Jim Lloyd and Doug Aspros
This session dives into the most pressing issues facing veterinary practices today, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), workplace culture, and access to care.
Key Takeaways:
- How DEIB initiatives drive positive change
- Key factors influencing workplace culture and staff retention
- Practical strategies to improve access to care
Why VIC @ VMX 2025 Matters
The VIC is committed to advancing the veterinary profession through innovation. VIC @ VMX 2025 offers forward-thinking sessions that bring together leaders, tools, and trends that will shape veterinary care over the next decade. Whether you’re focused on AI advancements, shelter trends, or workplace culture, these discussions provide actionable insights to help your practice thrive.
Stay tuned for more updates and prepare to join us at VMX 2025!