Vet Industry Intel: Sep 20 – Sep 26, 2026

IDEXX Laboratories Acquires CoVetAI to Enhance Veterinary Software Ecosystem

IDEXX Laboratories has acquired CoVetAI to expand its veterinary software offerings.

IDEXX Laboratories · CoVetAI · Global Legal Chronicle

IDEXX Acquisition of CoVet Signals Push Into AI-Driven Veterinary Workflow Software

IDEXX has acquired CoVet, a provider of AI-driven veterinary workflow software, expanding its portfolio of digital solutions for veterinary practices.

IDEXX · CoVet

GoodVets buys WellHaven, growing to 116 vet hospitals across the US

GoodVets, a veterinary practice management software vendor, acquired WellHaven, a chain of 116 veterinary hospitals, expanding its footprint across the United States.

GoodVets · WellHaven · Dealroom

Firm Advises CoVet on Acquisition by IDEXX

IDEXX has acquired CoVet, a veterinary practice management software vendor, following advice from Wilson Sonsini.

CoVet · IDEXX

Virginia Tech plans $63M vet teaching hospital expansion

Virginia Tech announced plans to invest $63 million in expanding its veterinary teaching hospital.

Virginia Tech | VA

US couple donates $250 million to animal support and welfare organisations, allowing veterinary care acce

A US couple donated $250 million to animal support and welfare organizations to improve veterinary care access.

Virginia Tech's Vet Teaching Hospital Is Finally Getting Its $63 Million Glow-Up

Virginia Tech's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is receiving a $63 million investment to upgrade its facilities.

Virginia Tech · Vet Candy | VA

Bridgepoint backs equine clinic group; Vet coverage round-up; Haelan Capital feature in They Said It

Bridgepoint invests in an equine clinic group, as reported in a vet coverage round-up featuring Haelan Capital on They Said It.

Bridgepoint · Haelan Capital · They Said It

Paws and profits: Schwarzman AMC names zoological department head, Mars names chief digital and information officer, and more updates

Schwarzman AMC appointed a new head of its zoological department, while Mars announced a new chief digital and information officer, as reported by DVM360.

Schwarzman AMC · Mars · DVM360

FDA takes major step toward ending reliance on animal testing

The FDA announced a new policy to reduce reliance on animal testing in drug development, marking a significant shift toward alternative methods.

FDA · Humane World for Animals

Dechra Brings Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the First and Only FDA-Approved Oral Treatment for Dogs Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Dechra has obtained FDA approval for Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the first oral treatment for dogs diagnosed with lymphoma.

Dechra · FDA

FDA animal drug approvals include eugenol sedative for freshwater finfish

The FDA approved a new eugenol-based sedative for freshwater finfish, expanding treatment options for aquaculture.

FDA · American Veterinary Medical Association

Dechra Brings Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the First and Only FDA-Approved Oral Treatment for Dogs Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Dechra announced the FDA approval of Laverdia®, the first oral treatment for canine lymphoma, enabling at-home care from day one.

Dechra | MA

Dechra Brings Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the First and Only FDA-Approved Oral Treatment for Dogs Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Dechra has introduced Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the first and only FDA‑approved oral treatment for dogs diagnosed with lymphoma.

Dechra · FDA · PR Newswire

Dechra Brings Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the First and Only FDA-Approved Oral Treatment for Dogs Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Dechra has announced the FDA approval of Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the first oral treatment for dogs with lymphoma.

Dechra · FDA · BioSpace

Clinic center: Boehringer Ingelheim opens new US animal health headquarters in Georgia, Purina unveils $550 million pet food manufacturing facility in Ohio, and more

Boehringer Ingelheim opened a new U.S. animal health headquarters in Georgia, while Purina announced a $550 million pet‑food manufacturing facility in Ohio. Both developments represent significant investments in the U.S. veterinary and pet‑food sectors.

Boehringer Ingelheim · Purina | GA, OH