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About Blue Heron Consulting

Blue Heron Consulting is the nation’s leading veterinary consulting team. With a mission to improve the lives of veterinary professionals, they provide veterinary-specific solutions to practice owners, veterinarians, managers, industry leaders, and their teams. At their core is an experienced team that works to amplify strengths, elevate care, remove workflow gaps, create a culture of leadership, and promote sustainable profitability – all while keeping your definition of success at the center of everything they do.

Vet Evolution: A Panel Discussion on Shaping the Future with Innovation, Empathy, and Growth

featuring Stacy Gentry and Nickolas Biermaier | Blue Heron Consulting Veterinary medicine is standing at a crossroads. Rapid innovation, shifting client expectations, and mounting workforce challenges are reshaping the landscape faster than ever before. For practices that want to remain not only relevant but resilient, the time to act is now. If you missed our [...]

Is Your Practice Culture Stuck in the ’90s? A Panel Discussion on Leadership, Communication, and Management Tactics You Can’t Afford to Ignore

featuring Stith Keiser | Blue Heron Consulting Practice culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the heartbeat of your hospital. When leadership styles, communication, or management systems fall behind, the impact shows up everywhere: morale dips, efficiency stalls, and profitability suffers. If you missed our live session, you’re not out of luck. You can still access our [...]

Springboard to Success: Navigating Start-Ups and Acquisitions in Veterinary Practice

featuring Kate Crumley, DVM, MS | Blue Heron Consulting For many veterinary professionals, owning a practice is a long-held dream. But turning that dream into a sustainable, thriving business requires more than clinical excellence—it calls for strategic planning, financial foresight, and the right guidance along the way. Owning a veterinary practice is more than a [...]

Healthy Pets, Healthy Profits: Understanding the Importance of Practice Valuations

featuring Sarah McFadden, DVM, MBA, CVA | Blue Heron Consulting Running a veterinary practice is about more than providing excellent medical care—it’s also about building a sustainable business. Whether you’re preparing to buy, sell, or simply want to better understand the financial health of your hospital, knowing how practice valuations work is essential. A clear [...]

Is Ownership Right for You?

featuring Stith Keiser | Blue Heron Consulting For many veterinary professionals, practice ownership represents the ultimate goal: more control, more impact, and the potential for greater financial return. But with those rewards come new responsibilities, financial risks, and personal sacrifices. This post explores the key factors to consider if you're wondering whether practice ownership is [...]

Veterinary Financial Statements: Understanding the Story in the Numbers

featuring Dustin Pulliam, DVM, MBA | Blue Heron Consulting Financial statements tell the story of your practice’s health, yet many veterinary professionals find them confusing or overwhelming. In the recent Intro to Veterinary Financial Statements webinar, Dr. Dustin Pulliam, DVM, MBA, breaks down the essentials, helping practice owners use their numbers as tools for growth. [...]