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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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Expanding, adapting cattle practice
An acting instructor told cattle veterinarians to show energy and passion in their business conversations with clients and colleagues.
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Reviving the romance of rural practice
The rural lifestyle is the main draw for veterinarians entering rural veterinary practice, according to survey
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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…
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Recognizing veterinary practices during Small Business Week
Many veterinary practices are small businesses—and we know small businesses have a big impact in our communities. This week is National Small Business…
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AVMA updates model practice act
Delegates also act on rabies vaccine waivers, abuse reports
Best practices to manage your online reputation
Best practices for veterinarians to minimize the likelihood of online criticism and cyberbullying, and limit reputational damage if attacks occur.
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Partnership forged between ISU, specialty practice
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine will purchase a 24-hour Des Moines veterinary hospital this year.
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11 technologies veterinary practices can adopt today
New devices and software promise to help enhance patient care and monitoring, ease workloads, improve workflows, meet or exceed client expectations,…
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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging,…
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From note taking to scheduling, technology can help veterinary practices in many ways
Technological developments can help many areas of practice management. It’s just a matter of taking the time and effort to make it happen, according…
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MSU veterinary college ends nonsurvival surgeries
Starting this fall, Michigan State University veterinary students beginning their surgical education will no longer train on dogs euthanized at the…
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UF accepting applications for aquaculture fellowships
Aquaculture is an important component of global animal production and, like all animal agriculture operations,
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Teaching hospitals short on specialists
As veterinary specialists leave academia for practice, teaching hospitals are struggling to provide some parts of clinical education to students as…
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Arkansas explores creating a veterinary college
Arkansas State University announced an exploratory partnership with Adtalem Global Education, which operates several for-profit higher education…
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Program helps bring back lapsed patients
Veterinary practices can participate in a free, new program to help bring back pets that have not been in for over 14 months.
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Building bridges
The International Veterinary Conference was planned and held by the Humanitarian Operations Center in Kuwait
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Ready for the real world
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic is a unique small animal hospital operating for the past four years at a trade school where students…
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Transform your thinking at AVMA’s 2020 Economic Summit
Registration is open now for the October 26-28 summit, which will move online and include expanded emphasis on CE to support practice success.
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Scholarship opportunities available through AVMF
The application period is now open for a number of scholarships for students attending AVMA Council on Education–accredited veterinary colleges.
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AAEP develops veterinary guidelines for the care of racehorses
The "Clinical Guidelines for Veterinarians Practicing in a Pari-Mutuel Environment" emphasize that the entry date for a horse's next race should not…
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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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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Fighting the cyberbully
Cyberbullying, also known as cyberharassment, is the use of online resources to harass through personal attacks.
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Apley aims to recruit, aid cattle veterinarians
Dr. Mike D. Apley is committed to recruiting students and, as they become veterinarians, retaining them as members of the American Association of…