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Calm down right now
Squeeze, roll and punch your way to a calmer day in veterinary practice with these toys.
Your Veterinary Voice episode 8: Meet Shawn McVey, MA, MSW
These days, there may be fewer f-bombs from your favorite CVC speaker and dvm360 contributor, but McVey still brings the heat when it comes to the toughest issues in veterinary medicine.
Commentary: Life is your treasure map
Don't worry about all the squiggly lines. Remember they lead to an "X," no matter who you are in the veterinary industry.
Cold laser therapy: So hot right now
2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist Amy Jensen was hesitant to invest in cold laser therapy, but the risk is paying off thanks to smart pricing plans and comprehensive marketing (and the fact that it actually works).
Print: "Good job" for technicians
Step 1: Print. Step 2: Cut. Step 3: Compliment and congratulate. Step 4: Repeat.
Veterinarians Asked to Focus on Animal Pain Awareness in September
As human healthcare providers focus on pain management in September, a veterinary group is asking veterinarians to help raise awareness of the key signs of animal pain.
Exclusive veterinary lab contracts: Deal or no deal?
New VHMA data doesn't tell you what to doit just tells you what other folks are doing when it comes to in-house and off-site testing.
Glass half full advice for young and aspiring DVMs
You can confront todays economic challenges AND remain optimistic about the veterinary field at the same time. Here are 3 tips to help you thrive.
Private investment comes to another multi-practice group
Shawn McVey's Pathway Partners is just the latest in a line of outside investors seeing value in the work of America's veterinary hospitals.
Veterinary facility engineering trends
An expert's take on the details that may prove important to your project
A tool to find out what Ruby and Roscoe are really eating
You know you're not really getting the full picture of what your veterinary patients eat. Here's a form to help you get a little fuller picture of a dog's diet.
4 tips to combat the stress of a veterinary job
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson shares simple fixes to try and relieve your anxiety caused by the responsibilities of the veterinary world.
Beware the board: 6 tips to survive a state inquiry
A veterinarian's version of a horror story is a state board inquiry. But trust us, you can escape alive.
Benchmarks 2016 shows strong revenue growth, higher staff levels
Annual report from WTA Veterinary Consulting and Veterinary Economics examines financial performance of 100 top-performing veterinary practices.
Do you know your veterinary clinics bonding rate?
Mark Opperman, CVPM, says not only should you know this number, but you should also be working to improve it.
I managed my practice's remodel like a boss
When Wimberley Veterinary Clinic faced the opportunity to remodel, this practice manager and 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant also donned the hat of project manager.
The time I fired my friend
Everyone gets frustrated when their fellow team members are late. This 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant initiated a new program to put a stop to tardiness. And then
"Just a little more time "
Sometimes pet owners need just a little more time with their pets before they can let go. Our hospital built a hospice care and euthanasia program to meet all of our clients' needs during this time of transition.
Want employees to have true stock in your veterinary practice?
In this practice with an employee stock ownership plan, it's share and share alike.
Design fails: Tub table trouble
The dumb is in the details when it comes to veterinary hospital design.
5 tasty tidbits overheard at a practice manager meeting
I scribbled down some good advice for practice managers and practice owners from a past Veterinary Economics article contest winner at a Kansas City practice manager association meeting.
New Reality TV Show Takes Viewers Inside 'Animal ER'
The show, which debuts on Nat Geo WILD, features a Houston veterinary hospital.
Dog Owners Say Their Pets Make Them Healthier
A new survey of US dog owners finds most think their pets contribute to their overall health and wellness.
Survey Finds Tourists Like Sustainable Travel, But Don't Understand It
A new survey finds the idea of socially conscious travel is gaining ground, though many people say it's difficult to put it into practice.
Live from CVC: Managing end-of-life discussions with veterinary clients
Lap of Love's Dr. Mary Gardner discusses the "budgets" pet owners face with sick and aged pets.
How well do you explain payment options?
CVC educator Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM lays out the need to explain fully the value of the medicine you provide and the ways to pay for it.
10 easy ways to promote your rehab services
Do your veterinary rehabilitation service need some marketing rehab? Get in the underwater treadmill with us and we'll help flex those flabby client-acquisition muscles.
Our "every time" pet owner questions
Our visits are action-packed, and our clients are time-strapped. But at our veterinary hospital, DVMs and technicians make sure we don't miss some crucial questions about home life and history for our patients.
Two-thirds of Dog Owners Consider Their Pets When Buying a Car
A new survey of pet owners finds dogs are becoming a significant consideration for pet owners buying a car.
Practice managers: Are you giving feedback or fluff?
CVC Speaker Andy Roark says theres a difference between praise and positive feedback, and it could make all the difference in your veterinary practice.