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If you have to ask, associate, the answer is "no." Just kidding. Take this quiz.

New and classic articles on buying and selling veterinary practices from the pages of dvm360 magazine and Veterinary Economics.

If you're sick of paying more and getting less, its time to put your fear aside and ask for what you want.

Got some extra cash at the end of the year? Put it to good use with tips from these veterinary hospital design experts.

There's no reason why these appointments can't be booked in advance.

Exclusive data from Benchmarks 2014 reveals which client-pleasing amenities practices are using to attract clients.

Youre set to make big changes to improve your dental program. One teensy problemyouve got to face your stick-in-the-mud team member who resists change.

Consider these real client calls, then talk through how your team would respond.

Fishing for the perfect position? Recruiters pose an interesting possibility for job-seeking team members looking for the right practice.

Use this brainstorming worksheet to practice how your veterinary team can use positive words to transform your message.

Firstline data shows 83 percent of team members report they've been bitten in practice. Pet bites are risky business, both for the health of your team members and the associated costs to your practice. In this Team Meeting in a Box, you'll learn how to prevent pet bites and create protocols to keep your team safe.

Dr. Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, CPA, shares ways to get started and why clients will love it.

Make time to talk to your clients with follow-up calls and more ... or your competition will.

This practice texts their clients with reminders and surgery updates.

Tis the hazardous season for pets and their owners.

The Veterinary Economics Practice Manager of the Year shares his team's solution: two "flags" in the practice software, not one.

Video isn't "big brother"it's a viable teaching tool.

Caution: Price raising talk ahead

Don't sweat the long-distance relationship.

Don't wait until January to decide on the ways you want your practice to shine in 2015.

This practice quiets offending clicks by simply using a piece of tape.

Get on your soapbox and deliver the message.

Dip your toe in exotics with these first steps for veterinarians ready to delve into caring for pets that are less commonbut no less lovable.

Bust this myth: Team members don't know enough to educate pet owners about pet insurance.

Test yourself: Consider these common insurance myths and facts and learn how to make pet insurance work for you and for pet owners.

Test yourself: Consider these common insurance myths and facts and learn how to make pet insurance work for you and for pet owners.

When everyone on your team plays a role, you can have fast, effective pet insurance conversations that flow throughout your practice. Review this interactive map to see each team member's role-and how you can keep the discussion alive throughout the pet's visit.

Test yourself: Consider these common insurance myths and facts and learn how to make pet insurance work for you and for pet owners.

Bust this myth: Dissatisfied pet insurance customers will blame their veterinary practices.

Use this job description to find the right person for your practice.