David M. Lane, DVM, MS

Dr. Vernon Wolinski looked at the faxes piling up on the fax machine.

Those who analyze the economics of this profession are usually not members of the profession.

Jessica Long and her friend Ginny plod through the grass and palmetto behind Bonnie Wilson's trailer in central Florida. Bonnie is well known in the area for collecting numerous strays and orphaned animals of all types.

You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.

Dr. Bill Wilson looked blankly at Jan, his office manager.

DVM degree allows entry to 'spin zone' even paparazzi would envy

'They Love Lucy' star blind to long-term economic problems  

Mixed animal practitioners caught on the 'horns of dilemma'

Knowing over-the-phone sales tactics can help you weed out helpful calls from time-wasters

Spreading out single appointment improves diagnostics, revenue

Clients seeking 'special privileges' can suck time, money, energy from practice

You can break the isolation barriers our society has built

Pushing yourself beyond gravitational forces of the business environment is key to professional growth

Dr. McCormick is on the computer filling a prescription for a late client and is hoping to go home to a nice dinner with her husband.

The Greens appear unannounced as the staff is finishing the daily close out.

Establishing ethical standards in practice starts with owner

Sarah, a certified veterinary technician, enters the room to a hackled and uninterrupted display of aggression.

Don't over-rely on technology to keep clients bonded, happy with practice

George silently pads to the kitchen searching for a cup of coffee. Gladys is already sitting at the kitchen table making a list of "to do" items for the day.

Mrs. Johnson awaits your entrance draping her head over her usually trembling rat terrier named Wiggles.

You open the door to the exam room. On the other side of the table and occupying what seems to be half the room sits John Smith, 20 minutes late and weighing 350 pounds. Beside him is his similarly obese Saint Bernard, Ranger- restless and salivating onto all flat surfaces