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Banfield Pet Hospital president Brian Garish and Chief Medical Officer Molly McAllister, DVM, share perspectives from trends supported by 2020 medical records data. They include:
- a strong increase in juvenile pets
- pet happiness
- skin issue treatments
- increases due to pet anxiety
- significant growth in telemedicine
- role of CVT’s increased significantly
Source: BuzzFeed, January 20, 2021. Link. The role of certified vet technicians (CVTs) will be more important than ever. Much like a nurse practitioner (NP), CVTs can offer services like administering vaccinations or checking vital signs in partnership with a doctor. Banfield appointments with CVTs increased 280% in 2020 compared to 2019.
INSIGHTS: Banfield data continues to provide animal health pros ways to view trends and consider the service needs of animal owners.