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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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Regulatory standards on pet health insurance being developed
There were nearly 2.82 million dogs and cats with pet health insurance at the end of 2019 in the United States and Canada. A new model law will likely…
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Pet ownership rate stabilizes as spending increases
Highlights from the latest AVMA pet ownership survey show the size of the U.S. pet population stabilizing after an increase in dog ownership in 2020…
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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Report highlights growing practices
An analysis of data from 4,106 animal hospitals across the country found that 23 percent had an increase in revenues of more than 10 percent
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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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Facing economic uncertainty, clients delay veterinary visits
While price increases are keeping veterinary practice in the black, more and more clients are cutting costs by postponing veterinary visits, according…
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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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Turn to data when the decisions get tough
The AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, held virtually Oct. 24-25, featured the presentation “Morph Your Insights Into Powerful Foresight:…
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Navigating a sea of technology
With so many websites, apps, and software options available for veterinarians these days, it can be hard to know which
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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…
Social Media Metrics for Veterinarians
How well are your business’ social media efforts paying off? You can’t know for sure unless you look at numbers to analyze what is and isn't working.
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From note taking to scheduling, technology can help veterinary practices in many ways
Technological developments can help many areas of practice management. It’s just a matter of taking the time and effort to make it happen, according…
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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Leading with lists: How systems boost practice efficiency
Three industry experts shared common roadblocks to improving veterinary practice efficiency during the session “Systems and Processes to Address…
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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Straight talk about veterinary workforce issues
As AVMA President, Dr. Lori Teller delivered a presentation and participated in a panel on July 13 on the topics of the veterinary workforce, proposed…
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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Pivot or perish: Veterinary leaders talk industry trends
E-commerce, telemedicine, and other innovations. Technology is the future, but at the same time, it can never replace the human touch.
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Job hunting during a pandemic
Several veterinarians talked to JAVMA News about how COVID-19 has reshaped their career path, from taking a job sight unseen to opening a clinic after…
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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The shifting landscape of noncompete agreements
For veterinarians who are employees, noncompete agreements can make it impossible to leave a practice and continue to work as a veterinarian without…
Veterinary telehealth: The basics
Understand key definitions and get answers to frequently asked questions about veterinary telemedicine.
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Non-profit helps employees repay veterinary student loans
Some veterinary employers are beginning to offer student loan repayment help as an employee benefit.
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…