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Zoetis starts agency for cat, dog insurance
Drugmaker Zoetis entered the pet health insurance market this spring in about half the U.S.
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More pet owners are shopping online
So strong is the trend toward online shopping that a market research company projects e-commerce will account for half of all spending on pet food and…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
Pet dental care talking points
Use these talking points as guidance for interviews with the media to emphasize the need for preventive dental care.
Publicity tools for National Pet Dental Health Month
Publicize your good work and boost client visits by getting the word out about National Pet Dental Health Month and your activities and promotions.
Marketing tools and client services
Save time with AVMA tools that help you communicate with clients in person and online.
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AVMA lobbies Congress, virtually
The AVMA hosted its annual legislative fly-in April 21, bringing veterinary students and veterinarians together virtually with their members of…
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Veterinarians encouraged to take telehealth for a spin
Telehealth and virtual care aren't a replacement but rather an extension of veterinary practice, said Dr. Michael Bailey, a veterinary radiologist and…
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Your input needed: Cannabis, telehealth, risk management in practice
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will meet January 10-11, and delegates are looking for member comments to inform their discussion of important…
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Dog ownership and veterinary visits by income bracket
Over 30% of dog-owning households with annual income of less than $20,000 reported not seeing a veterinarian at least once a year.
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The slow rise of generic animal drugs
In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014.
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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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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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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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Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
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Veterinarians find limits, benefits in distance care
Veterinarians see a potential to give more and better care with telemedicine.
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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…
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth
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Generic drugs, skyrocketing prices
Over the years, generic prescription drugs approved for use in humans have provided tremendous savings in human and veterinary medicine alike.
Compounding
Understand the rules for veterinary compounding, and get resources to support your work with clients whose animals require compounded medications.
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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing
Responding to complaints and criticisms
How a veterinarian responds to complaints or criticism online can make or break a reputation. Here are steps you can take to limit damage to your…
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
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Marijuana treatments, drug monitoring programs discussed
AVMA House of Delegates members want the Association to develop policies and further guidance on emerging issues affecting the profession, such as…