Progress always wins: A conversation with Mark Cushing

Cozy up, grab a cup and catch up with this episode on the lead issues of veterinary care with host and S&A co-CEO Brenda Andresen and guest Mark Cushing. From telemedicine to the rising importance of veterinary technicians, Mark and Brenda discuss challenges, progress and their passion for the animal health profession.

• Demand for high-quality care. Mark explains why millennials and Gen Z are demanding higher-quality care for their animals—advocating for the same level of care as they expect for themselves.

• Fear of change. Brenda and Mark discuss why the approval of telemedicine in Florida and California proves that change, though feared, often leads to progress.

• The importance of veterinary technicians. The increasing recognition of veterinary technicians is just the start. Animal Policy Group is engaging in initiatives to create structural changes to fully appreciate and support vet techs.
  

Tune in to this warm and hearty episode to kick off the new year with a toast to the future of pet care!