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These days, some practice owners feel more like peasants than aristocrats. Here's a comparison of how two real-life veterinarians are dealing with the recession.

We know the truth. You don't comply with your hospital's standards of care when it comes to your own pets. See the surprising data and explore why it might just be human nature.

As we all wonder when the recession will end, you and your clients say you're feeling the hit.

You know how much your facility cost to build, but what about other practices? Here's an inside look at clinics across the country.

Veterinary practices are hiring less this year, and owners may just have to wait out the recession.

Find out how many practices have practice managers and how much those practices earn.

Without a marketing plan, your practice is missing opportunities to attract new clients and retain current ones. Here's a look at how practices across the country are building their brand.

New sites will feature blogging by doctors and news and tips updated monthly.

Infants are able to understand dogs' posture and bark.

The canine genome gives researchers insight into human biology and disease.

Affordability is a barrier for more than three-quarters of small businesses, says new survey.

Studies show others in the animal kingdom may be good at counting to find more friends, more mates, or more food.

Minimum wage laws are changing. Here's what you need to know.

Forwarding to certain co-workers leaves others out in the cold.

Learn to conquer conflict, handle difficult team members, and more.

It's a tough conversation, but silence is not an option.

This veterinarian hired her manager 15 years ago and never looked back.

When team members start backstabbing each other or yelling in the hallways, it's time to take charge. Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, a partner with VMC inc. in Evergreen, Colo., tells you how. Hint: Make THEM work it out.

Dangerous pathogens can be spread from humans to dogs and back again, one study finds.

Not exactly the yellow brick road.

A veterinary specialist asks tough questions and offers advice to practitioners on good habits to survive licensing board investigations.

Why cats have been neglected-and what you can do about it. Plus, loan proposals, converting phone shoppers, and more.

About a dozen PETA protesters converged on the AVMA's annual meeting to voice opposition to a scheduled motivational fish toss slated during the conference.

New study says your instincts may be right.

Small animal practices fare well, but specialty practices continue to struggle.

Study finds that motivational techniques only work when they come with clear goals and urgency to change.

You've read the CVC in Kansas City Supplement. Now see what's only online.

Watch, listen to, and read the words from this year's CVC in Kansas City preconference speakers.