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A veterinarian’s role in pet after-death care
The pet aftercare industry remains largely unregulated, and veterinarians are often the only source of information that pet owners have when choosing…
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…
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Brakke study finds pandemic making impact on pet care
The first wave of findings from a new study by Brakke Consulting Inc. document substantial changes in veterinary care and purchasing of pet products…
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When caring too much is an occupational hazard
Compassion fatigue is responsible for the loss of some of the most brilliant, caring people in the veterinary profession,
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Romancing the client
Veterinary medicine has undergone a radical change and so must the delivery of service.
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Veterinarians keep an eye on the economy
In the current economic climate, small animal practitioners may fear that pet owners have less discretionary income or are less willing to spend on…
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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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Social work expands in veterinary hospitals
Emergency and specialty hospitals are hiring social workers because of the benefits to their clients, staff members, and even patients. The field of…
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Veterinarians defy Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dealt a blow to Texas, impacting small and large animals, urban and rural clinics.
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New economic webinars help you and your practice thrive
Watch five of the most popular sessions from the 2019 AVMA Economics Summit. Gain practical, actionable advice that will help you operate your…
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Share your love story to help solve profession’s retention problem
Veterinary Visionaries, a collaboration of veterinary organizations, is holding a storytelling event from Feb. 14 to March 7 to answer this question:…
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Why they buy: Making sense of client spending
Consumer behavior explored at AVMA Economic Summit
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President's column: Helping the veterinary profession combat cyberbullying
The AVMA’s reputation management toolkit is now available to all veterinary team members—whether or not you are a veterinarian or an AVMA…
Animal Disease Traceability
The Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule, which took effect in March 2013, establishes minimum national official identification and documentation…
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AVMA explores membership models for national and other large practices
The AVMA is starting to explore membership models for veterinarians
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Economy means slowdown for some veterinarians
Dr. Karen E. Felsted, NCVEI chief executive officer, said, "Growth in 2008 was quite a bit less than it has been in recent years, and the growth rate…
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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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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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…
Practice management
Thriving in veterinary practice means consistently achieving goals and growth, while maintaining balance in all aspects of our lives. AVMA can help…
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…
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AVMA Life offers ‘Veterinarian Inspired Coverage’
AVMA Life is the new name of the Trust that has provided life insurance, disability insurance, and other coverage for veterinarians, by veterinarians,…
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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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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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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."