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Educated guessing has its place in medicine, but not in client discussions.

Ohio Veterinary Medical Association executive director says budget bill would affect animal and human health.

Veteirnarians should avoid direct opposition of animal welfare groups during this cultural shift.

Tired of your veterinary clients' excuses when it comes to vaccinations? Here are a few examples you might hear, with the bad (and better) ways to state your case.

It's time we pulled our heads out of the sand and talked about the sad state of the veterinary industry.

Veterinarians aren't the only ones saddled-our clients deal with it, too.

In the right forum, your veterinary clients can be your best defense.

It's hard for clients to understand where their money goes in your veterinary practice. So give them the details on the dough distribution-and why it's important.

Create a fit, toned hospital that won't run out of steam before you reach your goal. Use advice from "The Biggest Gainer" coaches and participants to shape up the financial health of your practice and reach your best in fiscal fitness.

Use this guide to create vaccination standards of care for your veterinary practice.

Clients have their own ideas about what merits a late phone call.

Power struggles, disputes and hidden agendas aren't just fodder for TV shows-they're a reality in veterinary practice, too.

This blue-eyed Paint gave this veterinarian a shoulder to cry on and peace I can still feel.

You asked for a little guidance. We've got it.

The ability to connect with the full spectrum of age groups can increase effectiveness with veterinary clients and employees.

It's easy to lose sight of why we got into the veterinary profession. But we can get our vision back.

You don't need a degree in nutrition to help veterinary clients make good pet food choices. All it takes is the desire to learn and a willingness to start the conversation with clients.

Tread carefully when someone offers you a loan. Make sure you can comfortably afford it before you sign.

Client form: Questionnaire for patients exhibiting repetitive behaviors (PDF)

Looking to kickstart your nutrition know-how? Here's a handful of recommended tools and resources to get you started in your quest for nutrition success.

Q: I manage a team of good workers who have a bad habit of focusing on the negative. How can I push them to put a positive spin on their bad attitudes?

Cost analysis of the five most common preventive pet conditions in 2012 revealed.

Time to zero in on what's draining hospital revenue.

Get the information you need from veterinary clients in order to make informed decisions about a pet's vaccination protocol.

Veterinary form: Vaccine information form

You can't stop life's waves-or the ones you may encounter in veterinary practice-so you might as well learn to surf.

Dr. Marsha Heinke breaks down what you need to know about this massive piece of legislation--as a veterinarian, as a business owner and as a consumer of healthcare services yourself.

Data suggests focusing on clients and preventive care could bring profession an additional $350 million.

Dr. Mike Pownall reveals the secrets behind a successful equine veterinary practice Facebook page.

Good clinical skills count, but establishing a bond with clients is the best way to keep them coming back.