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So you’ve got your ticket to Las Vegas for the Western Veterinary Conference next week, and your schedule of sessions is all lined up, but what are you going to eat while you’re there?

Despite the ubiquity of big-box-store loss-leader promotions, there is a future for flea, tick and heartworm preventive sales in your veterinary practice.

Give brave pet owners this handout for tackling tick infestations on their pets at home.

If you find your veterinary practice struggling with less-than-stellar customer service ratings, these 6 tips can help get your team back on track.

Sure, your job title is veterinarian. After all, you do care for animals for a living. But what else do you do on any given day? These job titles also ring true to much of what you do every day.

Are your veterinary clients kinda "meh" when it comes to flea control? Here are the most motivating factors to consider the next time you make recommendations.

From Time is money to Money cant buy happiness,, here are some huge money-centered myths that I believe veterinary associates should cash out soon

Have your veterinary clients try these tips for more peaceful pooches.

Show these gentle, fluffy giants some love with these breed of the month social media posts.

Whether a veterinary client's pet is getting a cancer diagnosis, the pet owner is managing a chronic condition such as allergies or they're visiting you for the very first time, heres how to nail best practices to show off your financial savvy when it comes to payments and, maybe, encourage folks to look into pet insurance down the line.

Gary Glassman, CPA, shares an encouraging five-year trend.

Ask the dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year: Our solo practice is growing rapidlyI need advice!

Rather than label the neighboring veterinary clinic Enemy No. 1, consider banding together to eliminate a shared threat.

Maine and Virginia top the list of the most pet-friendly states in the United States. Does your state rank in the top 10?

Your clients may be fonder of Goldie's golden locks than you imagine. So we before you shave that gorgeous mane for an ultrasound exam, make sure you educate veterinary clients about their pet's new haircut.

Dont panic. Practice management guru Shawn McVey has advice for keeping things professional instead of personal.

Help pet owners get a handle on their pets nutrition needs with this printable tool.

If the answer to either of these two questions is "yes," then ABSOLUTELY your veterinary hospital needs to sell pet food to pet owners, according to Ernie Ward, DVM.

While it may seem like an ideal coaching situation, this practice owner internship may not benefit the participants as much as the directors.

With changes in the tax code over the years, S corporation status is more attractive than C corporations for veterinary hospitals these days. Here's why.

If talking wellness plans makes you yawn or cringe, just imagine how your clients feel! Freshen your approachand your marketingto help more patients receive high-quality veterinary care.

In a newly released parody of “The Bachelor,” Stewart is looking for love and commitment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Stewart the dog, that is.

The economic recession pushed down veterinary clinic construction costs. Now theyre on the rise again, but architect Dan Chapel, AIA, says thats a good thing. Say what?!

Be your veterinary patients cheerleader to help your clients stay the course of treatment.

Who has time to send smartphone texts, send and receive medical records, manage online appointments and send patient updates and cute pics to information-hungry pet owners? Here's why I think everyone needs this new client-facing team member in their veterinary practice.

Thinking of relocating? Before you make a move, you might want to consider the 9 countries where veterinarians enjoy the highest salaries.

Everybody will be affected: the wealthy, veterinary practice owners and just about every tax-paying American. Heres our guess in President Trumps first month of office on the future of Uncle Sams revenue.

Small touch-ups and an objective look at your space will go a long way in getting an associate or other potential practice buyer interested.

The damage caused by one bad experience may never be reversed.