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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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Henry Schein animal health business merging with Vets First Choice
Henry Schein Inc. and Vets First Choice announced plans April 23 for Henry Schein to spin off its animal health business and merge it with
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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…
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Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
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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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Recognizing veterinary practices during Small Business Week
Many veterinary practices are small businesses—and we know small businesses have a big impact in our communities. This week is National Small Business…
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Retirement plan offering for AVMA members
The AVMA is delighted to offer a retirement plan for AVMA members as another valuable member benefit. The new AVMA Trust Retirement Plan will be…
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Veterinary practice mergers: the new way of doing business?
Veterinary practice mergers: the new way of doing business?
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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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Just announced: FTC chair to address AVMA business forum
The AVMA will welcome Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan to open the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum with a special…
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New report informs competitive business strategy and career decisions
This new report breaks down AVMA’s most recent economic research into actionable takeaways you can use to build and support your business. Find key…
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Study ties practice culture to business metrics
Smaller practices and AAHA-accredited practices have stronger scores on practice culture in a number of areas, while stronger cultural scores in…
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CE to build your business: Attend the AVMA Economic Summit on demand
There’s still plenty of time to sign up and watch the AVMA Economic Summit on demand. Learn practical strategies and tools to transform your business…
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Business is starting to look up: New data on revenue, invoices
As the national economy works at recovery, the veterinary practice sector is showing positive signs. Practice revenues and billing are back to…
High court blocks vaccine order for private businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of an executive order requiring private sector employers with 100 or more employees to test or…
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Disaster planning tool coming soon, brochure updated
A new tool coming soon from the AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation will allow veterinary practices to create a custom plan to prepare for…
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Health insurance plans could soon return as AVMA member benefit
This summer, the AVMA could once again offer health insurance plans to AVMA members after a hiatus of roughly five years.
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FDA biosecurity record-keeping rule becomes effective; meetings planned
A new Food and Drug Administration regulation requires the establishment and maintenance of records by persons in the United
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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…
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Health care options for small business owners would expand under proposal before Congress
The AVMA and numerous other professional and trade associations are encouraging Congress to adopt legislation
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AVMA creates practice management tools for members
The AVMA has released two resources to help simplify financial and back-office operations for veterinarians: a business plan template and a profit and…