--- title: The State of Veterinary Practice Management description: Uncover the modern realities of clinic growth, staffing, technology, and client acquisition and retention to position your practice for long-term growth and success. --- [Skip to content](https://info.vetstoria.com/the-state-of-veterinary-practice-management#main-content) ![Vetstoria by Petdesk](https://info.vetstoria.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vetstoria/2026-Vetstoria%20Rebranding/2026-05_q2_vetstoria-by-petdesk-logo-556w.png?width=556&height=109&name=2026-05_q2_vetstoria-by-petdesk-logo-556w.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://info.vetstoria.com/the-state-of-veterinary-practice-management#contact) [Contact us](https://info.vetstoria.com/the-state-of-veterinary-practice-management#contact) [![2026-05\_q2\_vetstoria-by-petdesk-logo](https://info.vetstoria.com/hubfs/Vetstoria/2026-Vetstoria%20Rebranding/2026-05_q2_vetstoria-by-petdesk-logo.svg)](https://www.vetstoria.com/) ##### On-Demand Digital Event: The State of Veterinary Practice Management Uncover the modern realities of clinic growth, staffing, technology, and client acquisition and retention to position your practice for long-term growth and success. Our latest research reveals how 400 practice owners and managers perceive practice management in 2026. We’re discussing the latest industry trends and providing actionable strategies to help you get the most out of veterinary technology, leading to happier staff, simpler operations, more loyal clients, and greater clinic profitability. **Vetstoria is part of the PetDesk family. While this research was conducted across North America, the operational trends and client expectations explored throughout are increasingly relevant to veterinary practices globally.** [Watch Now](https://info.vetstoria.com/the-state-of-veterinary-practice-management#hero-form) ![The State of Veterinary Practice Management 2](https://info.vetstoria.com/hubfs/The%20State%20of%20Veterinary%20Practice%20Management%202.webp "The State of Veterinary Practice Management 2") ### Watch Now # Watch the recording to understand why: ## 26% of veterinary appointments extend beyond the time booked on average. ## 5 cancellations or no-shows per week on average—that’s one missed appointment per business day! ## Nearly 1 in 4 clinics are concerned about not being busy enough or having enough appointments. # Meet your speaker: ![Mary Schwartz CVT PetDesk](https://info.vetstoria.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mary%20Schwartz%20CVT%20PetDesk.png?width=250&height=250&name=Mary%20Schwartz%20CVT%20PetDesk.png "Mary Schwartz CVT PetDesk") Mary Schwartz | CVT, Manager, Community Engagement & Advocacy Mary has over a decade of experience in the veterinary industry. Starting in equine medicine, she moved into leadership as a Technician Manager, later becoming a CVT in Florida and Practice Manager at a busy 5-DVM clinic, overseeing a 30-person team and full operations. In 2020, Mary joined PetDesk, which supports 3,000+ clinics in engaging clients and prioritising pet care. As a Solutions Consultant, she works closely with teams to understand their operations, identify pain points, and tailor technology to their needs—helping them save time, work efficiently, and focus on delivering quality patient care. # Watch the recording for free! You won’t want to miss out on critical insights that are shaping the future of veterinary care. [Watch Now](https://info.vetstoria.com/the-state-of-veterinary-practice-management#register-form) --- *Vetstoria is part of the PetDesk family. 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