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Veterinarians can't turn a blind eye to business anymore. Let's finally put that annual practice management learning to work to make real change in our hospitals.

Wellness plans, paid for all at once or in monthly payments, could be a real pet owner pleaser at your veterinary practice. But ask yourself these four questions first.

There are good ways to assist with costs after the window for pet insurance has passed.

Be yourself. Make pet owners forget those highly visible, "bad apple" vets and the shade they bring to the profession.

Heres a look at whos handling the majority of client communication on behavior issues, as well as tips from an all-star veterinary practice.

There are ways to assist with costs after the window for pet insurance has passed.

Have YOU ever had to explain your job title to an Uber driver? Ken Yagi has, and part of the reason he's in favor of the title change to registered veterinary nurse.

Your clients are confused and anxious and they want answers. Use this free team training to take the trauma out of the talk.

Need a breather? A break? A little time to de-stress? Who doesn’t? Download one of these 5 popular stress relief apps, and you may find yourself feeling more clarity, joy, and peace in your daily life.

No closed-for-construction days here. Find out how Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg continued business as usual while building their dream clinic next door.

A trip to Walmart on a Saturday afternoonwhat could possibly go wrong in a place where all my veterinary clients go?

Lessons learned from my visit to the real-life Ricks Caf from the classic film Casablanca can help you get what you want out of a veterinary employment contractwhether youre the boss or the associate.

No closed-for-construction days here. Find out how Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg continued business as usual while building their dream clinic next door.

Dr. Jenifer Chatfield says it's all about responsibilityfor pet owners of all stripes and scales.

Managing a one-time case of otitis is bad enough. Treating difficult cases? Insert exasperated sounds here. Dont worry, weve got your back.

Fat-cat investors are hungry for great veterinary hospitals to buy, and they're baiting the nation's practice owners with juicy sale checks. Here's what they want in a prize catch.

If youve ever been blindsided by an employees departure from your veterinary hospital, it might be because youve clogged communication with logs of blissful ignorance and denial. Heres some advice to get things flowing again.

Compassion and empathy are great, but can harm veterinary professionals if not tempered carefully.

You could be the next dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year. All it takes is a short survey, a few thoughtful responses and, yes, a willingness to brag about all of the great things youve done to make happy team members, grow revenue and to create a healing environment in your veterinary practice.

Our writer told veterinary team members to cover zoonotic diseases in their clients' new puppy and kitten visits. This state veterinarian wants you all to know your state veterinarian is an excellent resource.

DEK Don't get discouraged by confessions like these. Sympathize, realize you're not alone, and know you have choices. You can "go your own way" ...

This VHMA survey indicates how many managers work from home, what they love about itand whats tough to accomplish off site.

CVC educator and new author Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP, talks about the dangers of and misconceptions abouttwo big parts of many veterinarians' psychology.

Write your next great resume or nail that next job interview at a veterinary practice with my tips from years of hiring and firing.

Before the next dog bite incident has you thinking twice about how to handle a canine patient, dive into this handout.

Don't short-change the hard work that goes into dental work by calling it just a "cleaning" in front of clients. Two veterinary dentists sound off on their favorite terminologyand why.

The largest gathering of veterinary designers is a one-stop for your project.

Travel + Leisure’s list of the best affordable US cities might just give you the inspiration you need for your next getaway. Plentiful urban parks, free concerts, low-cost historic attractions, cheap and tasty eats, and good beer make these cities low in cost but high in fun.

A medical waste compactor that's been in the market for years now is an answer to the question, "Do I need to keep paying this company to pick up my medical waste?" The answer may be "no."

OK, maybe that's strong language. But parasites are on pet owners' minds, and for the health of your patients and business, they should be on yours, says this multi-practice owner.