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UNDER REVIEWBest management practices for pharmaceutical disposal
Pharmaceutical disposal is an important and complex issue. See best practices for veterinarians and veterinary teams.
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New resources help practices manage online reputation
The AVMA has developed new member resources to help veterinary practices manage their online reputation.
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Seeing the signs, managing addiction in veterinary practice
The opioid epidemic reaches across industries and backgrounds. And the veterinary profession is not immune.
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AABP offers workshops on managing rural practices
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is offering workshops for recent veterinary graduates in rural areas who are looking to buy or build
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How practice managers can recruit, retain diverse staff members
Melody Martinez presented the session, “The Practice Manager’s Guide to Hiring for Equity and Inclusion” on July 18 at AVMA Convention in Denver.…
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Resource helps manage MSDS library
The AVMA has produced a flowchart to help veterinary practices manage their library of material safety data sheets for
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Study: Equine practices on the rebound
An in-depth economic study of the equine veterinary industry assessed current management practices.
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AAEP focuses on better business practices for veterinarians
The advice and information varied, but it all boiled down to a similar message—a veterinary practice is a business and should be managed as such.
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AVMA seeks 50 practices for new program in profitability
The AVMA is seeking one practice owner or senior associate and one practice manager from each of 50 clinics to participate in a new program dedicated…
Social media and cyberbullying: A reputation management series
This library of videos from the AVMA and AVMA Trust can help you combat cyberbullies and protect your online reputation.
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Managing stress and avoiding burnout
Anyone who flies is familiar with the preflight safety briefing concerning use of the oxygen mask in case of loss…
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Practical tips for wellbeing shared at veterinary summit
Veterinarians, practice managers and other veterinary professionals joined mental health experts last week to explore practical tools and strategies…
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Mentorship is a matter of passion and practicality
Mentoring or being mentored is a way to share a passion for veterinary medicine as well as a practical partnership with benefits for both sides.
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Quick tips to protect and manage your online reputation
How can you make time for the work needed to protect yourself from online critics? AVMA's reputation management video library provides simple tips to…
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Putting diversity into practice
Over 40 years ago two veterinarians, one black and one white, came together in veterinary practice, in their common cause of equality and inclusion…
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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Study ties practice culture to business metrics
Smaller practices and AAHA-accredited practices have stronger scores on practice culture in a number of areas, while stronger cultural scores in…
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Partnership promotes veterinary careers in public and corporate practice
Partnership promotes veterinary careers in public and corporate practice
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Chart of the Month: Practice ownership is linked to wellbeing
Have you ever thought about becoming your own boss? Owning your own practice has numerous benefits—including some that might have slipped your…
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Creating cat-friendly practices, homes, and shelters
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is trying to make the world a friendlier and healthier place for cats.
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Putting the Positive Pet Care Guide into practice
The Positive Pet Care Guide is the result of an industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, aimed at strengthening the…
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Exploring employee assistance programs for veterinary practices: Are they a bother or benefit?
As veterinary practices look to innovative solutions to attract and retain staff members—as well as promote mental health and well-being—an employee…
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National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional health care
The mission of the NAP calls for distinguished professionals to advance interprofessional health care
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New CE helps build your practice, strengthen your workplace
Watch the most popular sessions from the 2022 Veterinary Leadership Conference, now available for on-demand learning on AVMA Axon®.