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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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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…
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VHMA creates toolkit to address workforce challenges
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) developed a new Organizational Diagnosis and Design (OrgDD) Toolkit to help practice leaders solve…
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Survey results show rise in hospital employee pay
Survey results from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association indicate salaries rose for associate veterinarians and managers at veterinary…
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
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Fear Free Certification Program launches at AAHA
The new Fear Free Certification Program aims to help companion animal practices with preventing veterinary visits from being stressful for patients…
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Theft, vandalism, and break-ins: How veterinary clinics can protect against security breaches
AVMA News spoke with three experts about the common security risks that veterinary clinics face and how to prevent them from happening in the first…
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Using stay interviews to increase staff retention
A stay interview with current staff members is a potentially helpful management tool that is similar to an exit interview and roots out workplace…
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The shifting landscape of noncompete agreements
For veterinarians who are employees, noncompete agreements can make it impossible to leave a practice and continue to work as a veterinarian without…
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Keys to success for owners
Before owners are ready to exit, they need to have their practice valued. That can help them with financial planning, estate planning, and insurance.
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Business is starting to look up: New data on revenue, invoices
As the national economy works at recovery, the veterinary practice sector is showing positive signs. Practice revenues and billing are back to…
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Walking the talk
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson is thankful for the mentorship she’s received over the years.
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Salary threshold for overtime pay doubles
Starting Dec. 1, exempt salaried employees earning less than $47,476 a year will qualify for time and a half when they work more than 40 hours a week.
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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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Kick off 2022 with AVMA’s virtual career fair
Jobseekers and hiring managers, here’s an event you won’t want to miss: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center and Veterinary Career Network will greet…
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AVMA offering retirement plan for veterinarians
The AVMA Trust has launched, beginning Oct. 1, a new retirement plan for AVMA members that will be available to practice owners, along with their…
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COVID-19: Assessing risks and protecting team members
As veterinarians navigate how to continue providing patient care in the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important for veterinary employers and practice teams…
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Study to examine veterinary technicians’ roles
Researchers are looking for companion animal practices to take part in a study that could help you take advantage of your technicians’ full education…
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The Social DVM: How to safeguard your reputation online
Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, founder of the Social DVM, a social media consulting company for veterinarians, hosted an AVMA webinar on Feb. 28 to discuss key…
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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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Retirement plan offering for AVMA members
The AVMA is delighted to offer a retirement plan for AVMA members as another valuable member benefit. The new AVMA Trust Retirement Plan will be…
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Study: Fair pay, appreciation for work top factors in employee retention
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the “Stay, Please: Factors That Support Retention and Drive Attrition in the Veterinary…
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Task force created to look at better using vet techs
A task force convened by the AVMA Board of Directors will seek to develop a plan to improve veterinary technician utilization.
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Generational shift: What does it mean for the veterinary profession?
Millennials are about to surpass Generation X as the leading age group in the U.S. veterinary workforce. Learn what this generational shift might mean…