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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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House passes bill making health care affordable for small businesses
On July 26, the House of Representatives passed the Small Business Health Fairness Act—a bill strongly supported by the AVMA
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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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President urges Congress to pass association health plan legislation
President urges Congress to pass association health plan legislation The greatest number of Americans without…
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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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AVMA plans leadership events, considers international ones
The AVMA will co-host networking events with a women’s leadership organization and may host two international meetings.
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Don’t sit—get fit!
Montgomery is president and founder of K9 Fit Club, a Chicago-based business with plans to open some 30 exercise clubs catering to dog owners…
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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How to prioritize, adapt workplace mental health strategies
Assessing how a veterinary clinic is performing financially is important for ensuring a profitable, well-run business.
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Association appoints directors of finance, animal welfare
The AVMA has appointed Joann Vocalino as director of the Finance and Business Services Division and Dr. Cia Johnson as director of the Animal Welfare…
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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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Getting to the root of overworked and burned-out veterinary practices
“We have a very challenging workforce dilemma, one that has significant ramifications to well-being and staff turnover,” says AVMA Chief Economist…
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Resolutions for the New Year
Tips for veterinarians, business owners and pet owners Did you welcome in 2018 with New Year’s resolutions? The AVMA issued a press release last week…
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AVMA funds economic study of veterinary workforce
The AVMA Executive Board has appropriated more than half a million dollars to conduct an economic analysis of the U.S. veterinary workforce and to…
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The cutting edge
posted April 15, 2005 Since it first emerged in the mid-1980s, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome has been wreaking havoc…
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Survey finds underuse related to retention for veterinary technicians
A recent survey of veterinary technicians sought to examine barriers to their utilization and the impact of misutilization on job satisfaction and…
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Students honor faculty at UC-Davis, Mizzou
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 16-18 at Texas A&M University.
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AVMA job board aims to help veterinarians young and old
Dr. Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke, director of the AVMA Veterinary Career Center and assistant director of the AVMA Division of Membership and Field…
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Holidays, economy especially stressful for women
American Psychological Association offers some tips for reducing stress
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Program created to help researchers market their discoveries
The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is getting $1.2 million to create a nationwide training program that…
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Are you prepared if your reputation comes under attack?
When it comes to your clinic’s online presence, having a plan for how to handle a crisis is one of the best ways to safeguard your reputation. New…
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New resources help practices manage online reputation
The AVMA has developed new member resources to help veterinary practices manage their online reputation.
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AVMA-led conversations drive innovation for veterinarians
One of the important roles of the AVMA is to bring the veterinary profession together to address critical topics to help veterinarians succeed. Two…
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Students tackle financial challenges
SAVMA HOD makes economic issues a priority, receives corporate funding report