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Think tank reacts to KPMG study
The remarks focused on how communication and business training can be inserted into veterinary college curricula
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Economic commission organizes, invites input
Economic commission organizes, invites input R. SCOTT NOLEN To draw upon their knowledge and expertise to…
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Peddie tells how AVMA is withstanding economic downturn
Peddie tells how AVMA is withstanding economic downturn
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Commission delivers tools to aid practice efficiency
Posted on August 15, 2002 Attendees test the online economic tools at the NCVEI meeting. Officials with the National Commission on Veterinary…
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AVMA backs expanded Brakke Study of successful business practices
The AVMA will assist Pfizer Animal Health and Brakke Consulting Practice Management Group in a comprehensive study
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NCVEI offers tools to aid communications, teaching hospitals
Two new learning resources from the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues will allow veterinarians to hone communication skills and…
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Veterinarians keep an eye on the economy
In the current economic climate, small animal practitioners may fear that pet owners have less discretionary income or are less willing to spend on…
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Some banks focusing on business loans for veterinarians
A number of lenders now cater to veterinarians and other medical professionals who want to buy a practice—or to start, build, equip, remodel,…
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Economy means slowdown for some veterinarians
Dr. Karen E. Felsted, NCVEI chief executive officer, said, "Growth in 2008 was quite a bit less than it has been in recent years, and the growth rate…
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Veterinarians seeing various reactions among producers
Dr. David Prigel expects the dairy farmers he works with will endure through the recession.
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NCVEI leader: Increase value when raising fees
To be successful, private veterinary practices must not only provide great service to clients but also must be operated using
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Profitability estimator available from NCVEI
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues and VetPartners have released a new tool to estimate the profitability of practices.
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The economic state of small animal practice
Revenues increased 1.4 percent overall from 2008 to 2009 in a sample of 2,012 practices, according to a new report from the American Animal Hospital…
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New tool helps practices write payment policies
A new online tool helps veterinary practices create documents that list payment options for clients.
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The economic state of specialty practice
Before the recession, many specialty practices had been booming as a growing subset of pet owners spared no expense on veterinary care.
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Economics commission faces challenges
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues is regrouping after a loss of support from the American Animal Hospital Association, one of the…
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Economics commission regroups
The board of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues has decided how to restructure the NCVEI following the withdrawal of the American…
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Some incomes rise, but others fall
Mean income increased between 2007 and 2009 for companion animal–exclusive practitioners but decreased during that period for private practitioners in…
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Board looks at veterinary economics, AVMA finances
The AVMA Executive Board, while meeting April 7-9, concentrated its attention on the economic challenges currently facing veterinarians individually…
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Revenue growth can't hide 'alarming' decline in client visits
Most U.S. companion animal practices saw modest revenue growth in 2010 despite a drop in patient visits
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Economic concerns push AVMA into action
In early January, the AVMA hosted its annual Veterinary Leadership Conference concurrently with the regular winter session of the House of Delegates.
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Opportunity
79 percent of veterinary professionals agree that there has been an industry-wide decline in pet veterinary visits
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Veterinary colleges focus on economic concerns
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' recent annual conference focused on strategies for addressing the veterinary
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AAHA president discusses economics, students
The American Animal Hospital Association needs to help practices be successful in a challenging and fluid economy, said Dr. Mark Russak, the new AAHA…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.