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How an exercise in veterinary practice semantics can help you transform tedious tasks into endearing endeavors.

You think you can do lots of things at once (or your boss thinks you can). But is multitasking in veterinary practice always the right choice? And is hiring people who think they can do five things at once really helping you in the long run?

Companies heavily advertise their flea- and tick-repelling sprays this time of year. Are your clients buying the hype?

Have you heard the one about the veterinary client who pantsed herself in the waiting room? Heres how it happened.

Most veterinary clients dont appreciate surprises when it comes to their pets dental proceduresespecially when the revelation is permanent and costs extra. Here are some steps you can take to avoid them in your practice.

Once upon a time, veterinary practices were owned by veterinarians. Then other interested parties came along ...

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This clinic in Door County, Wisconsin, with its clean lines and creative roofline, would make architect Frank Lloyd Wright proud.

According to this reader, not only is this better for the cat, but your veterinary client retention rates become healthy and strong as well.

When your sense of right and wrong is being compromised, the first steps are to recognize and discuss the problem.

Make changes today that will help advance your career tomorrow.

Life is unpredictable. It’s better to have your bases covered should you encounter a serious life change — especially if you own a veterinary practice.

Delving into the innermost thoughts of Drs. Codger and Greenskin sheds new light on both sides. Time to learn about the meaning behind their motives.

What do a scientist, a showman, a saver and a conspiracy theorist have in common? Theyre all roles you can play when educating veterinary clients about perils of parasites.

When your practice is facing changes, consider the necessity of two different outlooks.

When veterinary team members are shirking their duties and there isnt exactly a line of applicants willing to replace them, what are you to do? Our practice management expert Katie Adams, CVPM, has answers.

Creating a culture of compliance within your veterinary practice benefits your patients, clients, staff and bottom line. Here’s how.

An employee surveys value far outweighs the difficult subjects it can bring up, says this experienced veterinary practice manager.

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

Practice pride keeps teammates satisfied.

I learned first-hand this year how hard these injuries are for pets and their owners.

Just one team member can spark a full on conversion in the clinic.

I learned firsthand this year how hard these injuries are for pets and their owners.

The law of supply and demand is transforming the veterinary profession, and the sky is the limit for many new grads.

Insults! Defamation! Bullying! Pet owners and animal activists can misbehave on social media with the best of them.

Buying or leasing a new veterinary practice is a daunting task. Don’t go it alone.

You’ll never guess which degree snatched the No. 2 spot on this list.

Before the day starts, on the way to every visit, and wowing horse owners: The equine veterinary technician is a must-have passenger (or driver) for great mobile equine practice today.

Ever had folks enlist small armies of online commenters and reviewers to spam your social media channels? Yeah. Youre not alone. Two veterinary hospital managers share stories of freak-outs they faced.

By identifying only one or two goals, you allow your veterinary team to put all of their energy, attention and resources toward achieving the outcomes that will make the biggest difference in your practice.