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A new study reports that “social jet lag” — the time difference between sleep patterns on days off compared with work days — is associated with worse mood, sleepiness, fatigue, heart disease and poorer overall health.

Your name, your staff and your reputation may already be kicking around on the smartphone-friendly social channel.

Do you appear confident to the clients who come into your veterinary practice? Your body language tells the tale. Show your clients that you are confident, strong and self-assured before you even say a word.

Help your veterinary clients understand the difference between safe, healthy play and aggressive, traumatic interactions.

A robust economy has helped this financial indicator trend in a positive direction. But for the health of the profession, more needs to happen.

Whether it’s time, money or something else keeping you from going away this summer, why not indulge in a staycation? If you live in one of these cities, you’re in for a real treat.

With hundreds of credit cards to choose from, how do you decide which one is right for you? Hint: Check the rewards programs.

We asked survey-takers to tell us about their experiences selecting, financing and practicing with a digital radiography system. Here's their sage advice.

Fly under budget, earn rewards and book bundle deals easier with these 10 smart travel apps that will do the work of booking your next vacation for you.

Hate otitis? We hear you. Use these tools to get better client compliance for your team's otitis recommendations, plus the latest from our ear disease experts.

Can you really do away with the reception area? This veterinarian says yes.

The 2017 Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Supplement walks through all areas of your dream hospital.

The place to see all of the articles in our alphabetical look at veterinary dentistry thus far.

My friend put me in charge of an important part of a big party with 150 peoplean extroverts dream, an introverts nightmare. Find out how my busy practice-owning self got out of it (sort of).

Get these image-text combos in front of pet owners eyeballs to help them learn the ins and outs of Fear Freeand schedule a low-stress visit with your hospital.

Embrace the immediacy of the medium.

Data collection and analysis can be effective for tracking and maintaining veterinary clients. But is it worth it?

Don’t just take a break from your busy work day — go on an adventure, learn something new and enjoy a brief escape with one of these intellectual but fascinating podcasts.

Sand, sun, surf — what more could you want? Dr. Beach gives his recommendations for the 10 best beaches in America to visit the next time you want to feel some sand between your toes.

Your career in veterinary medicine shows a high level of commitment and achievement. Don’t you deserve a high credit score as well?

While the financial problems plaguing veterinary education may hog the spotlight, this young veterinarian says its time to talk about the other issuesthose that occur behind closed doors and within closed mindsthat are making students sour.

Unless veterinarians develop a financial focus, they may lose their position of influence in veterinary medicine.

This social media campaign will help you teach your veterinary clients to better read their aging feline friends.

Dr. Codger dreams and schemes about how to hand off his responsibilities at his veterinary practiceand perhaps still receive a paycheck. But will Greenskin bite?

Would a current client give up on you and find another veterinarian because it looks like you just don't care about how old and dumpy your practice looks? Join us for a totally free, three-step program to boost your veterinary hospitals curb appeal.

Striking a balance between staff comfort and overhead cost is key in your veterinary hospital's protocol plan.

From the hotel-like lobby to the cat and dog alcoves, find out how this emergency and referral hospital renovated their space into a stress-free environment for clients, staff and, most importantly, pets.

You can't stop your veterinary practice systems, your equipment, your team or even yourself from breaking sometimes. CVC educator Dave Nicol says its how you plan for and deal with the breakages that makes all the difference.

Veterinary team members can be inspired, motivated and invigorated by focusing on the right benchmarks. CVC educator and practice management guru Brian Conrad shares some of his faves ...

Dr. Google is so last-decadethese days clients are taking their pet-related queries to Siri, Alexa and other voice technology assistants.