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Speaker: Cycles of grief happen with changes at work, too
Jackie Martin, founder of A Matter of Motivation, spoke at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference about navigating teams through change.…
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Start 2022 with a commitment to wellbeing
With demand straining capacity at many practices and COVID-19 continuing to pose challenges, here are five ways to prioritize wellbeing in 2022.
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Burnout’s economic toll on veterinarians calculated
Researchers found that the veterinary profession is losing around $1 billion annually in revenue because of burnout.
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When work hurts: What to do about rudeness on the job
Rudeness is on the rise across many professions, especially those dedicated to helping others. For veterinary teams that are feeling overworked and…
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When adopting a dog, staying within US a safer option, expert says
An expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for veterinarians to help clients understand the risks for…
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Insured pets received more care, more frequently
As pet health insurance becomes more prevalent in veterinary medicine, more data have become available on how having pet health insurance impacts…
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The risky business of global animal movement
Likely sources of another pandemic are being scrutinized like never before, including the global movement of animals via international trade and…
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Introducing the Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
Join AVMA this fall for an interactive exploration of practical strategies to build your veterinary business and strengthen the profession…
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Online tool ranks zoonotic threat potential
The open-source watchlist, SpillOver, estimates pandemic risk from animal diseases
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Veterinarians globally feel pandemic pressures
A survey of 5,000 veterinary professionals in 91 countries on nearly every continent assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on companion animal…
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Business forecast: Change mixed with stability
Veterinary practitioners can expect to see permanent changes in client preferences coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how you can look to…
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Global associations create principles of collegiality
Guidelines outlining how veterinary professionals should conduct themselves among their peers have been drawn up by the Federation of European…
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New plan will promote diversity, inclusion in United Kingdom’s veterinary profession
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Diversity and Inclusion Group strategy identifies several areas for ongoing and focused efforts, including…
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Generational shift: What does it mean for the veterinary profession?
Millennials are about to surpass Generation X as the leading age group in the U.S. veterinary workforce. Learn what this generational shift might mean…
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Customer value, pricing go hand in hand
Marketing professor Utpal Dholakia, PhD, urges practice managers to use the same process consistently to make every pricing decision for their…
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How to simplify and optimize purchasing
Direct Connect is a powerful, free, member-exclusive tool that simplifies and optimizes the purchasing process for veterinary practices. Learn how to…
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US-led $100M project to study, reduce zoonotic disease threats
Disease experts from Africa, Asia, and the U.S. will collaborate on a five-year project to understand and reduce zoonotic disease risks in global hot…
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Are pet adoptions really skyrocketing?
News reports on the popularity of pet adoptions during COVID-19 got AVMA’s economists thinking and wondering: Is there data to confirm the trend?
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What do top practice owners have in common?
A new AVMA member resource shares secrets for practice success.
How empowering veterinary technicians supports practice success
Are you making the most of your veterinary technicians' skills? Credentialed technicians are crucial members of the practice team, and empowering them…
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Pet owners switch to online buying during pandemic
The AVMA surveyed more than 2,000 practice owners in April to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the profession.
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Coronavirus research funds cut over ties to Chinese lab
On April 24, the NIH informed the New York–based EcoHealth Alliance it was revoking the $3.7 million research grant on account of the alliance’s ties…
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Social work expands in veterinary hospitals
Emergency and specialty hospitals are hiring social workers because of the benefits to their clients, staff members, and even patients. The field of…
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Can veterinarians prevent the next pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic marks the third novel coronavirus outbreak of the 21st century. Unlike the viruses that cause severe acute respiratory syndrome…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…