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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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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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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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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Practice inefficiencies compound veterinary stress
A high number of veterinarians say they are considering leaving their dream job for reasons unrelated to retirement. The surprising trend was one of…
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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Don’t let cybercriminals hack your practice
Hackers aren’t picky about whom they target. They’re trying to infiltrate your company’s computer network and shut down your business until you pay…
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Veterinary technician, other staff members talk about pandemic experiences
Many clinics and hospitals are working through a backlog of appointments and patients in the past year. JAVMA News spoke with veterinary support staff…
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Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis?
AVMA staff analyze trends in patient volumes, clinic and hospital incomes, and staffing in those businesses.
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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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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Clinics see annual growth in revenue, visits
As of March 1, year-over-year revenue increased, on average, 9.1% for practices, and patient visits increased 3.0%, according to the Veterinary…
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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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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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A blueprint for veterinary spaces
JAVMA News spoke with several architects and veterinarians about hospital and clinic design trends and how the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated…
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Benchmark your veterinary practice's financials against competitors
The new veterinary profit and loss (P&L) calculator—available exclusively to AVMA members—empowers practice owners to create a personalized profit and…
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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…
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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…
Veterinary Industry Tracker
Use this interactive dashboard to monitor business activity across the profession and get benchmarks for comparison with your own veterinary practice.
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COVID relief package fixes tax on Paycheck Protection Program
The federal COVID-19 relief package and omnibus spending bill improves on parts of the Paycheck Protection Program, funds the nation’s animal health…
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Client communication in a post-trust era requires a new perspective
Michael Maslansky’s communications consulting firm focuses exclusively on the effective use of language based on one idea: It’s not what you say, it’s…