Shedding Old Skins: Rethinking Vet Organizations in a New Year

Written By Dr. Ernie Ward

As the veterinary profession heads into 2026, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, take on a topic many veterinary professionals think about but rarely discuss out loud: whether organized veterinary medicine is still serving the people it represents.

This episode is an honest, thoughtful conversation about governance, leadership, and what happens when questioning the status quo is labeled as “disruption.” Beckie shares her recent decision to step away from national leadership, what led to it, and why dissent is often mistaken for disloyalty. Together, Ernie and Beckie unpack why transparency, inclusion, and listening matter more than ever as veterinary medicine grows more complex.

You’ll hear why ignoring new ideas risks irrelevance, how veterinary technicians continue to fight for meaningful representation, and what other organizations are getting right when it comes to listening and adapting. This episode is not about burning things down. It’s about caring enough to make them better.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, frustrated, or unsure where you fit in the profession, this conversation will resonate.

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Dr. Ernie Ward https://www.DrErnieWard.com
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