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Pet ownership, spending going strong
The American Pet Products Association reports that about two-thirds of U.S. households own pets, and spending on pets is increasing—including spending…
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Reports: Pet ownership up recently, veterinary spending flat
The American Pet Products Association reports that the percentage of U.S. households that own pets increased from 2010 to 2012, but
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Policy addresses ownership, stewardship of practice data
The AVMA has adopted a set of principles for ownership and stewardship of veterinary practice data to reflect
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Census of veterinarians finds trends with shortages, practice ownership
A census of veterinarians prepared by the AVMA raises concerns that demographic changes could exacerbate shortages in the profession and declines in…
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Young veterinarians bring unique perspective to ownership
Recent graduates who become practice owners could bring innovative ideas to a changing industry.
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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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Annual spending on pets nearing $100B
The overall sales figures are higher than previously reported industry expenditures as a result of APPA’s efforts to refine and improve its research…
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More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats
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AVMA, Auxiliary celebrate National Pet Week 2019
The AVMA is celebrating A Lifetime of Love again for National Pet Week 2019, May 5-11, and this year's theme for the Auxiliary to the AVMA is "More…
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AVMA tool can help inform practices' business planning
AVMA members now have access to a tool that makes it easier to estimate the potential size of their local companion animal veterinary market and to…
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NVA clinics purchased by German-owned company
JAB Holding Co. has agreed to buy a majority stake in National Veterinary Associates for an undisclosed price, the companies announced this June in a…
Market share estimator
The AVMA Market Share Estimator is a step-by-step tool that lets companion animal veterinarians calculate local market size and share, and set goals…
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Herding Cat Owners
Too few pets, particularly cats, are visiting veterinary clinics, according to groups trying to increase their preventive care.
Economics & Practice Management Resources
Resource links to help veterinarians improve the economic health and viability of their businesses.
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MWI Veterinary Supply to purchase animal products company
MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. announced Aug. 29 that it was buying Arkansas-based animal health products company Ivesco Holdings for $67.5
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AVMF puts mission into action
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation sponsored animal-related events in several communities this past fall as
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Kill the veterinary practice to save it
The exponential growth of technology and changing consumer demand are driving a paradigm shift in the way workplaces are run.
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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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Homeward bound
House call veterinary practice may not be new to the profession but has been almost exclusively confined to equine and large animal practice.
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Ripple effect of Megastudy still being felt
In the two decades since the executive summary's publication, veterinary economics has risen in importance.
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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…