Convention Recap: the AAEP Business News Hour 2025

In this episode of Practice Life, co-hosts Travis Boston and Jessica Dunbar engage with our Business News Hour presenters — Drs. Shane Baird, Stacey Cordivano and Becky Ruemmler — for a recap of their 2025 AAEP Convention presentation. They explore the current state of the veterinary economy, highlighting that while there are challenges, the situation is not as dire as previously predicted. The conversation shifts to the evolving financial landscape for early-career veterinarians, noting a significant increase in starting salaries, and the importance of timely invoicing to improve revenue. The episode also delves into non-monetary compensation, legislative changes affecting the profession, and the critical issue of burnout among equine practitioners, emphasizing the need for better support systems and benefits packages. Sponsored by: AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at

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Convention Recap: the AAEP Business News Hour 2025 is an episode from AAEP Practice Life by AAEP.

This episode is 35:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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