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Communicating in a crisis: Making the best of a bad situation
A prime example of a situation in dire need of the Band-Aid of effective crisis communication.
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Commission delivers tools to aid practice efficiency
Posted on August 15, 2002 Attendees test the online economic tools at the NCVEI meeting. Officials with the National Commission on Veterinary…
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Participate in expanded AVMA Biennial Economic Survey
Every two years since 1984, the AVMA has surveyed veterinarians to collect data on professional incomes and practice operations
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Participate in expanded AVMA Biennial Economic Survey
Every two years since 1984, the AVMA has surveyed veterinarians to collect data on professional incomes and practice operations.
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AVMF disaster relief fund open to veterinarians financially impacted by hurricanes
Veterinarians experiencing financial hardships as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita can apply for economic relief
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2006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon
Improving the economics of veterinary practice and veterinary incomes has been a key element of the AVMA's efforts
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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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Economy affects financing, but practitioners still can borrow
Financing remains available for veterinary practices even though the economic downturn has prompted many banks to tighten the standards and terms of…
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Some banks focusing on business loans for veterinarians
A number of lenders now cater to veterinarians and other medical professionals who want to buy a practice—or to start, build, equip, remodel,…
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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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NCVEI leader: Increase value when raising fees
To be successful, private veterinary practices must not only provide great service to clients but also must be operated using
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Livestock, poultry outlook still guarded in 2010
Hog producers are not expected to lose nearly as much money in 2010 as they lost in 2009, Ronald L. Plain, PhD, said.
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The economic state of specialty practice
Before the recession, many specialty practices had been booming as a growing subset of pet owners spared no expense on veterinary care.
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Revenue growth can't hide 'alarming' decline in client visits
Most U.S. companion animal practices saw modest revenue growth in 2010 despite a drop in patient visits
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Lawsuits result from dispute over noncompetition contract
Two Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduates are working on coming to terms with their alma mater after a turf war erupted over…
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Pending regulations put future of GHLIT in doubt
Uncertainties surrounding the 2010 health care reform law have raised concerns about the sustainability of
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Economic concerns push AVMA into action
In early January, the AVMA hosted its annual Veterinary Leadership Conference concurrently with the regular winter session of the House of Delegates.
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AASV president sees educational opportunities, challenges
Dr. Tara S. Donovan said the American Association of Swine Veterinarians can help retailers and the public understand complex subjects such as animal…
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Building bridges in Michigan
The Michigan VMA hopes to improve relations between private practitioners and animal welfare organizations in the state.
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Competition or coexistence?
In the world of companion animal medicine, many private practitioners are worrying about competition from animal welfare organizations
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Pushing for dialogue on cattle practice’s future
Dr. Nigel B. Cook wants to kick-start discussion about how veterinarians work with cattle-owning clients.
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Agricultural economist heads newest AVMA division
Michael Dicks, PhD, spent more than two decades at Oklahoma State University studying the production, distribution, and consumption of agricultural…
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Horse head count
The 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, released in early September, shows that the horse industry had a total economic
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Veterinary economics a priority in 2014
The AVMA has set its sights on strengthening the economic viability of the profession in 2014. Speeches by Association leaders and staff outlined…
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Antitrust caution clashes with workforce concerns
According to the Federal Trade Commission, it’s not for the AVMA to decide how many veterinarians are in the marketplace.