Where veterinary care and brand solutions connect.
Each issue is built around the clinical and business conversations shaping veterinary practice. The editorial themes give readers timely perspective while helping marketers quickly identify where their solutions fit throughout the year.
Editorial themes represent planned areas of coverage and may evolve as new developments emerge. Production dates, signature programs, advertiser research and bonus distribution are noted by issue.
Browse the full year or focus on issues featuring signature programs, advertiser research or bonus event distribution.
January
VMX
Surgery, Recovery & The Modern Veterinary Practice
Surgical Innovation
Pain Management
AI & Workflow Efficiency
Diagnostics That Improve Outcomes
Post-op Recovery & Compliance
Solutions that align well: Surgical instruments and equipment; anesthesia and analgesia; post-operative medications; wound care; infection-control products; patient monitoring; diagnostic imaging; laboratory systems; AI scheduling and workflow tools; PIMS; surgical workflow technology.
Bonus distribution: VMX
Advertiser research: Signet Ad Effectiveness Study
Space reservationNovember 23, 2026
Materials dueDecember 1, 2026
Publishing dateDecember 29, 2026
February
WVC
Dental, Oral Health & Hidden Disease
Dental Disease Detection
Oral-Systemic Health Connection
Otitis & Chronic Inflammation
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Ophthalmology & Exotics
Solutions that align well: Dental equipment and instruments; dental imaging; AI diagnostic and charting software; oral-health products; dental treats and therapeutic diets; otic medications; anti-inflammatory therapies; ophthalmic products; rehabilitation equipment; anesthesia; pain management; client-compliance tools; PIMS.
Solutions that align well: Vaccines and biologics; preventive-care products; digital radiography; ultrasound; CT and MRI; in-house analyzers; reference laboratories; point-of-care diagnostics; AI-assisted imaging and interpretation; clinical decision-support software; remote monitoring; PIMS; workflow technology.
Signature program: “They Ate What?!” X-Ray Contest call for entries
Space reservationApril 23, 2027
Materials dueApril 29, 2027
Publishing dateMay 26, 2027
July
AVMA
Practice Innovation & The Business of Veterinary Medicine
Practice Design
Workflow & Efficiency
Technology & AI
Workforce & Leadership
Solutions that align well: Practice design and construction; clinical and operating-room equipment; PIMS; workflow automation; AI scheduling and note-taking tools; client-communication platforms; payment technology; staffing and recruitment services; leadership development; training; cybersecurity; analytics; marketing and website solutions.
Bonus distribution: AVMA Convention
Space reservationMay 21, 2027
Materials dueMay 28, 2027
Publishing dateJune 24, 2027
August
Pain Management, Mobility & Quality of Life
Osteoarthritis
Rehabilitation
Anesthesia & Monitoring
Mobility Solutions
Senior Comfort
Solutions that align well: Osteoarthritis therapies; analgesics and NSAIDs; multimodal pain-management products; anesthesia equipment; patient monitoring; rehabilitation equipment; mobility aids; therapeutic nutrition; joint supplements; imaging and diagnostics; senior-care products; client-financing and payment solutions.
Space reservationJune 22, 2027
Materials dueJune 28, 2027
Publishing dateJuly 23, 2027
September
Emergency, Critical Care & Preparedness
Emergency Medicine
Critical Care
Anesthesia
Monitoring Equipment
Toxicology
Solutions that align well: Emergency and critical-care equipment; rapid diagnostics; imaging and ultrasound; anesthesia systems; patient monitoring; fluid therapy; oxygen and temperature-management systems; toxicology resources; emergency medications; GI and appetite-support products; emergency workflow software; PIMS.
Signature program: “They Ate What?!” X-Ray Contest results Advertiser research: Signet Ad Effectiveness Study Bonus distribution: The VET Show, Reno
Space reservationAugust 27, 2027
Materials dueSeptember 2, 2027
Publishing dateSeptember 30, 2027
November
Readers’ ChoiceNew York
Senior Pet Health & Healthy Aging
Geriatric Care
Cognitive Health
Preventive Care
Mobility
Quality of Life
Solutions that align well: Senior and therapeutic nutrition; chronic-care medications; cognitive-health products; preventive-care diagnostics; diabetes and kidney-disease monitoring; mobility support; rehabilitation equipment; geriatric exam equipment; supplements; remote monitoring; hospice and end-of-life resources; home-care solutions; PIMS.
Signature program: Veterinary Practice News Readers’ Choice Awards Bonus distribution: The VET Show, New York City
Space reservationSeptember 24, 2027
Materials dueSeptember 30, 2027
Publishing dateOctober 28, 2027
December
Practice Growth, Ownership & Looking Ahead
Buying & Selling Practices
Ownership & Succession Planning
Capital Equipment Planning
Practice Management
2028 Outlook
Solutions that align well: Banks and veterinary lenders; practice financing; valuation and brokerage services; legal and accounting support; succession-planning consultants; capital-equipment financing; practice design and construction; PIMS; analytics; payment technology; staffing and leadership resources; ownership education; strategic-planning services.
Space reservationOctober 22, 2027
Materials dueOctober 28, 2027
Publishing dateNovember 24, 2027
PLUS: Columns on business management issues, compliance, dental, client education, surgical insights, exotics, and veterinary team insights
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