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Report: Market for veterinarians has been robust
The national market for veterinarians remained robust in 2015 for a second straight year, according to the 2016 AVMA Report on the Market for…
Marketing tools and client services
Save time with AVMA tools that help you communicate with clients in person and online.
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For veterinary medicine, a jobseekers’ market
Veterinary professionals are in high demand – and have been for more than two years.
Marketing your social media
Use as many of your existing client communication channels as possible to spread the word about your veterinary clinic's social media pages. Here's…
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Marketing claims regarding agricultural animal food products
Understand when the AVMA believes a veterinarian should be involved in processes and practices that underlie marketing claims for animal-derived food…
Promotional marketing for National Pet Dental Health Month
Even with limited marketing resources, there are simple steps you can take to generate publicity and excitement for National Pet Dental Health Month…
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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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Report: Animal health industry experiencing highly competitive labor market
A new report from Brakke Consulting shows more than half the U.S. animal health industry saw a higher employee turnover rate in 2022.
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Decline in real veterinary incomes continues despite strong job market
Real mean income, that is, income adjusted for inflation, for private practice veterinarians has declined since 2010, in part as a result of changes…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
Social media for veterinary clinics
Social media is an integral part of marketing. Whether you’re brand new to it or a long-time user, these tools will help you make the most of your…
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Providing economic insights and market data, AVMA reports and data inform discussions on the most pressing issues facing veterinary medicine.
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Good news, bad news for equine practice owners
The market for equine veterinary services has changed fundamentally since the Great Recession.
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Who's buying? Who's selling?
Veterinary business advisers say the market for veterinary practices has undergone some profound changes in the past few decades.
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Veterinarian salaries struggle to keep up with inflation
Unlike new veterinarians, overall veterinary incomes haven’t quite caught up to prerecession levels, said Charlotte McKay, AVMA associate director for…
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Veterinary antiques: A lesson in history, the profession, advertising, and collecting
At the local flea market was a Dr. Daniels' veterinary display cabinet
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Practitioners need a break: When more veterinarians want to work less
In 2016, most veterinarians were content with the number of hours they worked on a weekly basis, reports the 2017 AVMA Report on the Market for…
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Customer value, pricing go hand in hand
Marketing professor Utpal Dholakia, PhD, urges practice managers to use the same process consistently to make every pricing decision for their…
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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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…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2015
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2015.
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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…