Career Development
Shelters and veterinarians: A look at the data
November 1st 2014To take the pulse of the relationship between private practice veterinarians and sheltersa word were using broadly to include rescue groups, foster organizations, municipal agencies and moredvm360 surveyed both groups. Heres where things stand.
Fingerprints: Dr. Steve Ettinger
October 30th 2014What youd ask and what youd never think to ask a leading voice of veterinary medicine. Join us for the first monthly installment of Fingerprints, a series of Q&As with important veterinary luminaries who are leaving their unique imprint on our industry.
Growth or decline: What makes the difference in a veterinary practice?
September 1st 2014Here's a hint: It's not the economy, clients' desire for good care, or your level of competition.Depending on what you read, we are either in need of more veterinary schools or dealing with an overcapacity of veterinarians. We're either seeing an increase in pet ownership or a decline in pet ownership, serving a greater number of clients or fewer clients than ever. The failings of our profession are likely to be caused by any or all of these issues; it just depends on the color of your glasses.
Going up against a veterinary giant
August 1st 2014You left your job to open your own clinic, and now your former employer wants to sue. Don't panic yet-it's time to look at the facts.I recently received the following request from a veterinarian: "I'm planning on leaving my associate position with a large veterinary corporation to open my own clinic. I'd like you to review my employment contract to make sure that I can't be sued."
What dentists know about fear freeand how the veterinary profession can use it
August 1st 2014Dentists and DVMs are tied together by their independent spirit and a willingness to fight for better patient healthcare. Can you learn something from dentists about creating a friendlier, less painful patient experience?