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Randy Hall

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Your Practice's Growth Starts With You

Your personal development as a leader is tied directly to the evolution and prosperity of your business.


Joe Hannan

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The Top 5 Smartphone Apps of 2016

These are the five apps that stood out to the editors at VMD this year. We judged and ranked them on three criteria: They had to be useful, they had to be affordable, and they had to solve a problem.


Mike Hennessy, Sr, Chairman

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Addressing an Animal Welfare Crisis

Oftentimes, many pet owners struggle to with having limited funds for veterinary care, yet organizations such as the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition are committed to giving the care that low-income households and their pets deserve.



Deborah Cottrell, DVM

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Letter to the Editor (October 2017)

A letter from one reader regarding a previous article on veterinary chiropractic care.


Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA

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Making prescriptions more efficient

How can e-prescribing improve the workflow between veterinarians and pharmacists?


Diane Levitan, VMD, ACVIM

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The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Small Animal Medicine

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the use of oxygen under pressure delivered in a specialized chamber built to withstand high internal pressure.


Bruce L. Truman

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The Benefits of Online Appointment Booking

You’ll alleviate frustration, improve team performance, boost client satisfaction, and enjoy better business outcomes.


Maureen McKinney

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Elanco defends Seresto safety, refuses recall

The company stands firmly behind the pet flea and tick collar and its safety profile.


Brian Faulkner, BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertGP(SAM), CertGP(BPS), MBA, MSc(Psych), MRCVS

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Working as a Team to Get the Bill Paid

Adopting certain habits before, during and after patient visits can increase the likelihood that clients will pay for services at the time of the appointment.


Margo Pierce

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Veterinary Network Focuses on Sea Turtle Conservation

By providing husbandry and health information, an informal network of veterinarians hopes to bolster endangered sea turtle populations around the world.


Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA

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Put Down that Pug?

Treating preventable genetic diseases in purebreds is unethical unless we condemn the breeding practices that lead to suffering along with the sale of afflicted animals.


George Bird

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Making Sense of Your Waiting Room

Both pets and their owners can experience anxiety during veterinary visits. Set them—and your practice—up for success with these tips for your waiting room.


Nicola Parry, BSc, MSc, BVSc, Dip. ACVP

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Clinical Signs & Diagnosis of Canine Influenza

Although dogs were typically considered to be refractory to infection with influenza A viruses, two canine influenza virus (CIV) subtypes—H3N8 and H3N2—have emerged in the past 12 years.


Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB

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The Keys to Kitten Socialization

Ensuring that clients understand the importance of socialization—and how to do it right—is the key to raising a calm pet that is comfortable in multiple surroundings.


Carolyn Shadle, MA, PhD

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Helping Them Heal: What to Say, Do for Grieving Clients

Helping clients through the grieving process after the loss of a beloved pet can bond them to your practice. Here’s what to do (and not to do).


Mark Cantrell

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Enlisting Dogs in the War on Cancer

Parallels between species have propelled collaboration and coordination in oncology research that is proving beneficial to both people and pets.


Amy Bentz, VMD, DACVIM

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Can Lameness Be Determined By a Horse's Facial Expression?

Early diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain in horses is key in preventing lameness and enabling optimal performance. How can a horse’s facial expressions help with early pain detection?


Sarah Anwar

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5 Ways to Work Out at Work

We all know that it's important to incorporate some exercise into your daily routine. Here are five ways to incorporate exercise into your work day.



Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA

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The Seller's Dilemma: Private or Corporate Buyer?

Veterinarians looking to sell their practice must weigh the needs and expectations of potential buyers against their own financial situation and desires.


Jennifer Nessel

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University of Florida to Launch Cardiac Surgery Program

With help from a renowned Japanese heart surgeon, the program will teach veterinary health professionals the complex mitral valve repair procedure.


Amy Jensen

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Tips for Eco-Friendly Pet Ownership

With so many ways to go green today, it’s not surprising that there’s a place for pets to contribute as well. Here are four eco-friendly ideas practices can participate in — and share with clients.


Camala Bailey, CPA, CVA

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Implementing a Bonus Program

When designed right, incentive plans can engage and motivate your team, help achieve practice goals, and increase efficiency and profitability.


Tad Coles, DVM, CCFP, MRSS-P

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Owning It: The Power of Admitting Your Mistakes

By disclosing clinical mistakes and dealing with the consequences and emotions that result, veterinary professionals can gain greater resilience and reduce burnout and depression.


Kelly Baltzell

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Google Dividing into Two Search Engines: Are You Ready?

Veterinary practice websites that do not play by Google’s latest rules and are not mobile-friendly will suffer in search results in a new search engine division.


Katharine Sewell, BVetMed, MRCVS

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Effect of Lonely Mouse Syndrome in a Drug Safety Study

Data from a new study show that the isolation felt by single-housed mice may skew the results of clinical studies.


Ryan Eisenbart

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The Big 5 Online Marketing Tactics Every Veterinary Business Must Have

These days, it seems like a new online marketing strategy pops up every other day, but don’t be fooled by these one-off methods that promise you quick results — all you have to do is stick to these five tactics to get started.


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