Let's celebrate
June 3rd, 2026
Veterinary Inventory Manager Appreciation Day!
Because the people who keep practices stocked, organized, and running (that’s you!) deserve way more than a "thanks" in passing
Let’s be honest: inventory managers are the unsung heroes of veterinary medicine. You make patient care possible by keeping your practice stocked. You turn mystery boxes into organized systems. And you save your practice thousands of dollars (even while some of your colleagues might still not get what you do all day).
So this celebration is all about YOU—the guardian of the supply room, the keeper of the spreadsheets, and the dedicated professional who makes a difference every day.
There are two big ways to join the party:
Nominate the 2026 Inventory Manager of the Year
Know an inventory pro who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the award!
Stock Up On Celebration Goodies
We’ve packed this page with free resources, special treats, and surprises to show our appreciation for everything you do!
( it's the first wednesday of every june)
Nominate the 2026 Inventory Manager of the Year
We know (firsthand!) that inventory managers work tirelessly behind the scenes, often putting in long hours to make sure that the practice has everything it needs. And yet, their work often goes unrecognized. That's why we want to shine a spotlight on these professionals and elevate the status of inventory management as a profession, inspiring more people to pursue careers in this important field.
So, if you know an inventory manager who goes above and beyond, we encourage you to nominate them before June 17. (And if that’s YOU, self-nominations are welcome and encouraged!) Let's celebrate the vital role that inventory management plays in the world of veterinary care and give these unsung heroes the recognition they deserve!
Each day through the week of June 1st - 5th, I'll announce a new resource. Some will be free and some will be for purchase. There will also be a "goody bag" available all week with more surprises!
Help yourself to free resources, guides, and fun—let’s celebrate!
Your Inventory Manager Appreciation
Goodie Bag
Because you deserve something way better than invoices and backorder notifications
I really believe that to be loved is to be known, and that appreciation is the very least you deserve for all of your hard work!
After all, I’ve been in your shoes, and I know how thankless the job can feel. But you count (and I don’t just mean the boxes on the shelf!), and you should be recognized as the critical professional that you are.
If you’d like to get some encouragement from me snail-mail-style, just share your info with me using the button below. I’d love to send you a note + surprises!
+ really fun stickers
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Find Your Inventory Superpower
Inventory Receiving Checklist
Quantifying Your Value as an Inventory Manager
Introducing Your "Wins Wall"
Inventory Manager's First Response Guide
Behind every beautifully organized supply closet, every appropriately stocked pharmacy, every crisis averted, and every system improvement is a veterinary professional with a unique inventory superpower that deserves to be recognized.
Does your receiving process look like a pile of packing slips, a bazillion boxes, and begging someone to help you? This Inventory Receiving Checklist walks your team through every step — from when the boxes arrive to controlled substance documentation — so nothing slips through the cracks. Laminate it, stick it in the receiving area, and let it do the heavy lifting.
One of the many things worth appreciating about every inventory manager is the impact that you have on your practice’s bottom line. Your work gets concrete, dollars-and-cents results!
Tune in and take the next 15 minutes to remind yourself that you should never doubt the valuable role you play.
You know how you can rattle off every product that's on backorder, every reorder point you've ever calculated, every stockout you quietly prevented before anyone even noticed?
The Inventory Manager's Wins Wall is your one-page, (super cute), print-it-and-fill-it-in celebration of you — the things you've learned, the chaos you survived, the things that used to stress you out (that don't anymore), and the wins that nobody saw but you.
Pin it up, frame it, stick it on your fridge, or share it with us in the Facebook group.
You know that moment when something goes sideways with your inventory and your brain goes completely blank?
A product's on backorder. You just found out a new doctor is starting Monday. Your budget got slashed, and you have no idea where to start. You're brand new, and someone just handed you the keys and walked away.
What do I do first?
That's exactly what the Inventory Manager's First Response Guide answers: five of the most common inventory curveballs, and exactly what I'd do if I were in your shoes.
Or, looking for a fun lunch break companion? Snag a copy of Inventory magazine (featuring 16 signs you might be an inventory manager)!
Or, take the Inventory Assessment to see how your inventory scores!
Or, watch the Appreciation Day video from Inventory Ally!
Party Favors
because who doesn’t love a goodie bag?!
New Item Request Form
Inventory Manager Job Description
Reorder Tag Product Guide
Are you under a constant barrage of sticky notes and scraps of paper requesting a new item? Give this New Item Request Form to your team to fill out... rather than trying to grab you in between appointments. It also helps to keep your inventory from having too many options. Win, win!
You and I both know that an inventory manager is a key strategic role within a practice, responsible for wearing many, many hats. Snag a Inventory Manager job description as a blueprint for your role! Available for free for a limited time!
If you're looking to add reorder tags in to your inventory and your practice, you might be wondering, where do I start? What products work well with tags?
Tune into this audio lesson to learn which products work best with reorder tags!
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS WITH A CUSTOM CARD DECK
READ UP IN A MANUAL WRITTEN *JUST* FOR YOU
Use DISCOUNT CODE vet20 for 20% off!
Heart of the Practice: Uplifting Affirmations for Veterinary Inventory Managers
Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
Treat Yourself (Just a Little!)
Celebration steals with special appreciation pricing
Each of these 52 beautifully designed cards carries an affirmation specifically crafted for veterinary inventory managers… because "Trust the universe" doesn't hit the same as "Just because my team doesn't understand the complexities and depth of my role doesn't make it any less valuable"! (We’ve all been there.)
There are so many ways to make these beautifully illustrated cards part of your daily practice:
- Draw your daily card with your morning coffee to set an intentional tone for the day ahead
- Keep one propped by your computer as a visual reminder of your focus (and strengths!)
- Share them with your team to spark conversations and inspire positivity (and congratulate them for finally using those reorder tags!)
Whether you're celebrating EOY counts well done or needing a boost after tackling your third backorder of the day, these affirmations are here to remind you that what you do matters—even if some people only notice when something's missing!
I literally wrote the book on inventory management because it’s a topic that’s barely ever discussed in vet school. The training that gets passed along is basically some variation of “Just don’t run out!,” and it’s time for that to change.
Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals is here to rescue you from the depths of disorganization with tried-and-tested instruction on:
- Strategies to tame even the wildest of supply rooms (looking at you, mystery box in the corner)
- The art of demand forecasting (bye, “partly cloudy with a chance of running out” days)
- How to become a restocking pro without the stress sweats
- How to create an inventory action plan that doesn't collect dust
- The ins and outs of controlled substance management (minus the stress-induced eye twitch)
The book is perfect for dedicated inventory managers as well as practice managers juggling a million tasks, CSRs with a secret love for spreadsheets, or vet techs who are tired of playing "Where's Waldo?" with supplies. Plus, it's packed with real-world stories that'll have you nodding along and thinking, "Oh good, it's not just me!"
Use VET20 for 20% off in celebration of Inventory Manager Appreciation Day!
(Pro tip: Lots of your fellow inventory managers and vet med pros nationwide have successfully used CE funds to buy it—so go ahead and ask your clinic!)
50% off in appreciation of you!
And for even more appreciation…
As a sponsor of the Inventory Manager of the Year program, Epicur Pharma said “Inventory managers deserve presents,” and we agree!
They're giving away prize packs with samples, swag, stickers, and goodies to the first 200 inventory managers to sign up.
Just register down below, and they’ll get your gifts in the mail to you!
get your gifts!
A huge thank you to Epicur for recognizing that inventory managers are the unsung heroes who keep practices running smoothly (and for knowing that the way to an inventory manager's heart is definitely through a well-packed box)!
Snag Your Free Goodies from Epicur Pharma!
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