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AAHA conference digs into secrets of success
Hospital revenues and mentorship models as well as the health of cats and dogs were among the topics at the yearly conference of the American Animal…
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Two new resources support equine veterinary practices
Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.
Technology and workspace needs in telemedicine
Technology and workspace tips to help optimize your veterinary practice for good communication during telemedicine consults, making virtual care a…
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Board gives guides on workplace, competition, courts
Policy changes enacted in April provide new or adjusted advice from the AVMA on work environments, competition, court-ordered compensation, and…
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New website puts up-and-coming veterinarians on a path to success
MyVeterinaryLife.com is the go-to resource for students and young professionals "What’s the best veterinary career path for me?" "How can I pay off…
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Corporate practice becomes part of the landscape
Corporate practices have established themselves in recent years as part of the landscape of companion animal practice in the United States.
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FTC again delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has delayed until 2011 the enforcement of a rule that requires companies, including veterinary
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Chart of the Month: The key to client loyalty
The most loyal clients are those who find the veterinary team friendly, and those who are happy with the overall value and quality of veterinary…
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Idaho VMA, Idaho Humane Society sign accord
The Idaho Humane Society will begin limiting many of its veterinary services for the general public to only lower-income pet owners
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Report highlights growing practices
An analysis of data from 4,106 animal hospitals across the country found that 23 percent had an increase in revenues of more than 10 percent
Veterinary telehealth: The basics
Understand key definitions and get answers to frequently asked questions about veterinary telemedicine.
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Cat Friendly Practice resounds
The advertisements connect cat owners with the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Task force in Texas
The Texas VMA has created a task force to determine whether nonprofit animal welfare organizations in the state are providing veterinary services…
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Veterinary clinics adapt to new normal
Most jurisdictions recognize veterinary practices as essential and are allowing them to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, but…
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Pet estate planning: preparing for your pet's future without you
Veterinarians can advise clients that there are ways to deal with the situation of not surviving their animals
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Straight talk about veterinary workforce issues
As AVMA President, Dr. Lori Teller delivered a presentation and participated in a panel on July 13 on the topics of the veterinary workforce, proposed…
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Cybercrime a potential liability for clinics
Ransomware, phishing, and other forms of cyberattack are projected to cost businesses $6 trillion annually by 2021, according to the Cisco and…
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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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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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Building up practice
The AAHA State of the Industry 2015 report revealed factors that dog and cat owners say strengthen their bond with their veterinary practice
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Ready to focus on finances in 2019?
New Year’s resolutions to get on the right track With a new year around the corner, December can be both a time for wrapping things up – like presents…
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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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Study captures pandemic’s impact on veterinary profession
Merck Animal Health released findings from its third well-being study, which found that the percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological…
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February webinars: Strengthen your team and reputation
As veterinarians, we rely on many different tools and resources to help us succeed as doctors and professionals. But when these tools aren’t used to…
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Burnout’s economic toll on veterinarians calculated
Researchers found that the veterinary profession is losing around $1 billion annually in revenue because of burnout.