November 14, 2024

16: An Impromptu Primer on Corporatization of Vet Care

41 minutes

After a technological mishap requires hosts Jenny and Ashlyn to pivot, they deliver an impromptu primer on the corporatization of vet care in the United States, exploring the negative impacts for pets, their owners and veterinarians alike; how do these changes impact rescues? Plus, on "Not Your 9 to 5" they share the recovery effort for Darla, a chihuahua lost in International District, and how it seems foster emergencies tend to crop up at the most inopportune times.

Stick around after the outro for some episode bloopers!

LINKS:

Tessa from Texas, in foster care awaiting adoption for 22 months
www.doggoneseattle.org/adoptable-dogs/#action_0=pet&animalID_0=18885288&petIndex_0=0

McMonson Training Center (head trainer Cortney Monson) in Spanaway, provided training for Talia who is now pending adoption
www.mcmonsontrainingcenter.com

Restaurant Homer on Beacon Hill supported the rescue with a Solidarity Dinner
www.restauranthomer.com

Darla Lost in International District! Please join the recovery effort
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPLHlrvxfD/?img_index=1

Three Retrievers Lost Pet Rescue offers Lost Pet Recovery services in greater King County
www.3retrievers.com

Tara Templeton Photography has THE Best Santa Photos (worth the trip to Bremerton)
www.taratempletonphotography.com

The state of veterinary corporatization – DVM360 (Oct 23, 2019
www.dvm360.com/view/state-veterinary-corporatization

Pandemic hastens ongoing trend in veterinary consolidation – VIN News (Dec 30, 2021)
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=10652228&f5=1

Chocolate, Donuts, and Dogs: How Corporate Holding Companies Are Changing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine – Yellow Scene Magazine (Jul 6, 2022)
www.yellowscene.com/2022/07/06/chocolate-donuts-and-dogs

Why Your Vet Bill Is So High – The Atlantic (Apr 25, 2024)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/vet-private-equity-industry/678180

Life and Death’ for Pets: Elizabeth Warren Targets Firm Buying Veterinary Offices – Rolling Stone Magazine (Aug 7, 2024)

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By Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh

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