Creating a job listing that stands out
Finding the right candidate for your team is a vital part of your practice’s success. These strategies will help you market an open position and…
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Practices busier than ever, except for one time of year
The Report on the Market for Veterinary Services, the fourth and final of the AVMA’s 2016 Economic Reports series, has information on practices’…
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Hiring crunch
Across the country, the veterinary job market has turned around since the Great Recession. Only 1.6 percent of veterinarians reported they were…
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5 Practical economic insights for all veterinarians
The 2019 AVMA Economic Summit covered many topics crucial to thriving in daily practice – including behavioral science, marketing, innovation, and…
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President’s Column: Solutions that shape success
Increasing your awareness of current market conditions can do wonders for your short- and long-term business strategy. One of the best ways to do that…
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DEA provides update on opioid shortage
The Drug Enforcement Administration released a statement April 10 on the ongoing opioid shortages affecting both human and veterinary medicine.
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Keep in good financial health with sessions from AVMA economics team
Members of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division will give three presentations on Saturday, July 30, at AVMA Convention 2022 for in-person attendees…
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Increasing efficiency, salaries can help practices retain employees
To help mitigate employee attrition and increase retention, Frederic Ouedraogo, PhD, an AVMA senior economist and associate director in the Veterinary…
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Symposium covers macro- and microeconomics plus finance
A symposium on veterinary economics July 27 at the AVMA Annual Convention provided a basic grounding in macroeconomics and microeconomics
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Veterinarian employers require innovative solutions to attract, retain staff members
To recruit, hire, and retain in this new environment, says Charlotte Hansen, AVMA assistant director for statistical analysis, employers will need to…
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USDA issues new scrapie guidelines
New federal guidelines issued as part of a national scrapie eradication initiative are expected to simplify record keeping
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More opioids available to veterinarians during ongoing shortage
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 13 that the agency has worked with Pfizer Inc. to help alleviate a shortage of certain injectable…
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New AVMA resource helps you improve pricing strategy
Does your practice set prices according to cost or value? Value-based pricing helps clients understand the real worth of veterinary services and…
Veterinary economics
The AVMA has for years been a trusted source of comprehensive economic data and analysis for the veterinary marketplace. Our economic research informs…
Pet dental health toolkit
Do your clients know how important dental care is to their pet's health? Use these tools to educate and encourage them to schedule the exams,…
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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AVMA offers resources for Pet Dental Health Month 2023
The AVMA has developed a variety of resources for National Pet Dental Health Month in February that also are available year-round to promote dental…
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Horse industry working on comeback strategy
The American Horse Council discussed the decline in the number of foals and registered horses over the past several years at its 2014 meeting
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Speakers offer tips for building a presence online
AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 offered the sessions “Aim High: 7 Ways to Build Your Hospital’s Presence and Reputation” and “A Trust-Building Website.”
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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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Connection is object of cultural competency
Cultural competency requires recognition of one’s own biases, consciousness of cultural dynamics, and a willingness to adapt.
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AVMA resources for National Pet Dental Health Month
The AVMA has developed a plethora of resources for National Pet Dental Health Month in February that also are available year-round to promote dental…
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Get the latest data to inform your decisionmaking
Recently published and free to all AVMA members, the 2023 AVMA State of the Profession report provides detailed data and insights on the major trends…
Practice management
Thriving in veterinary practice means consistently achieving goals and growth, while maintaining balance in all aspects of our lives. AVMA can help…
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Cat Friendly Practice resounds
The advertisements connect cat owners with the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.