I.T. Guru Blog

Veterinary hospitals rely on dependable workstations every single day. From practice management software and imaging systems to lab integrations and client communications, computers are no longer “back office” tools—they are mission-critical infrastructure. Unfortunately, 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for hardware budgets, and the reasons may surprise you.

As the calendar turns, many people start thinking about personal resolutions - healthier habits, better organization, clearer goals. For veterinary practices, the New Year is also an ideal time to set business resolutions, particularly around technology. Your systems, devices, and data are the digital backbone of your hospital. If they are cluttered, outdated, or poorly protected, they quietly erode productivity, increase risk, and frustrate your team.

Veterinary medicine has gone through a quiet—but massive—shift in the past few years. Scheduling software lives online now. Practice management systems are cloud-based. Billing runs through digital tools. Even your phone system likely uses the internet instead of traditional phone lines.

Your inbox isn’t just a collection of messages — it’s the digital nerve center of your professional and personal life. Inside are financial records, vendor communications, client details, and sometimes even sensitive practice data. Now imagine all of that information available to a cybercriminal who paid a few dollars for your login credentials.