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How to step up your business planning for 2021
A business plan helps you analyze your current situation, identify opportunities, set measurable goals, and develop a focused strategy for success. A…
JAVMA news
AVMA tool can help inform practices' business planning
AVMA members now have access to a tool that makes it easier to estimate the potential size of their local companion animal veterinary market and to…
AVMA news
Dining in Denver: 10 can’t-miss restaurants to visit
While in Denver for AVMA Convention 2023, you’ll notice that the food scene is as diverse as Colorado’s terrain. Try out one of these 10 delicious…
JAVMA news
Business as un-usual
The overall impact of shelter-in-place measures to the veterinary industry is an open question, although bits of economic data gathered from practices…
JAVMA news
Stimulus plans affect small businesses in terms of credit, taxes, health insurance
Federal initiatives to stimulate the economy could mean more credit and less in taxes for small businesses.
JAVMA news
Taking care of business
The AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force reconvened Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 to continue formulating plans for closer ties among
AVMA news
Q&A: Goldman wants to help veterinarians rediscover their passion for the profession
Dr. Arnold Golman is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will fill the…
AVMA news
It’s never too early to plan for closing your practice
Closing a veterinary practice is a complex process regulated by state law and moral obligations that owners should familiarize themselves with sooner…
JAVMA news
Taking care of business
Veterinary compounding, association governance, and foreign veterinary college accreditation were among the topics addressed during the June 6-8…
JAVMA news
Getting down to business
A multimillion-dollar AVMA initiative aims to reverse a troubling financial decline being experienced throughout much of the U.S. veterinary…
JAVMA news
Taking care of business
Issues ranging from AVMA finances to the acquisition of cats and dogs used for research, testing, and education were on the agenda of the AVMA House…
Include financial planning in your wellbeing plan
If finances are a significant source of stress, then an important part of your wellbeing plan should include making improvements in this part of your…
JAVMA news
AABP to give business help
Veterinary students, mixed animal practice owners, and retiring veterinarians alike could receive business help through a new
AVMA strategic planning
The AVMA's strategic plan outlines five objectives that steer the Association's work.
Personal financial planning tool
Track expenses, plan for the future, and reach your goals with this easy-to-use personal financial planning tool, exclusively for AVMA and Student…
Advocating for veterinary small businesses
The AVMA supports a business environment that allows veterinarians to thrive in rewarding and financially sustainable careers. We advocate for…
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New resources support business success
An interactive data dashboard and practice-focused newsletter give veterinary practitioners access to expert business advice and detailed benchmarking…
Emergency planning for veterinary practices
Business continuity and emergency planning are key to business survival in a disaster situation. These critical steps can help you prepare your…
JAVMA news
Michael-Lee to lead AVMA Business Division
Kim Michael-Lee has accepted the position of director of finance and business services for the AVMA Business Division
AVMA news
Intergovernmental organizations launch one-health joint plan of action
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…
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Secure food supply plans
The AVMA recommends that federal and state regulatory authorities along with industry stakeholders continue to update, maintain and use the Secure…
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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…
JAVMA news
Welfare, business issues on legislative agenda
It was reported in the May, 15, 2007, JAVMA News that the Executive Board had identified a number of legislative initiatives as high priorities that…
JAVMA news
Rural business education courses changing hands
An organization that created business education courses for rural veterinarians plans to hand over the courses to others to maintain and update.