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Not doing so may encourage employees to do the same, and that's theft.

You think you're broadcasting loud and clear, but pet owners may not be getting the message -- or feeling as though their needs are served. Find out what you can do with this exclusive data from Veterinary Economics and Trone Brand Energy.

Does the word "contract" send shivers down your spine? Are your palms sweating just thinking about noncompete clauses and restrictive covenants? Let us ease your fears and set the record straight on what's legal.

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For one in four veterinarians across the country, clients who don't speak English are increasingly common. Here's how two practices tried to bridge the language barrier.

Don't let the demands of life in veterinary practice stand in the way of your fitness and health goals. Learn how to carve out more quality time for you and reap the benefits both in and outside of practice.

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C. Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, is president of Design Learned, which specializes in engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, noise control, and fire-protection exclusively for animal-care facilities. Learned is a board-certified mechanical engineer and electrical engineer.

Wendy Wheeler Martinez is the Director of Design for BDA Architecture P.C. She has worked on more than 275 veterinary treatment and animal housing facilities throughout the United States, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong and the Caribbean. Her designs have contributed to twelve Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Awards won by BDA Architecture. And she’s a regular speaker at the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference.

Wayne Usiak, AIA, is a senior partner of Wayne Usiak and Associates/BDA Architecture P.C. The firm has completed more than 500 small-, mixed-, and large-animal practices. Among the facilities are three Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year Award winners. Usiak is a member of the Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board.

Pet owners are paying attention-set an example.

Babies who live with dogs and cats during their first year of life may be less susceptible to respiratory infections.

Mark Hafen, AIA, is a founding member of Animal Arts, a veterinary design firm based in Boulder, Colo., that has designed more than 300 veterinary hospitals and more than 40 animal shelters. The firm has won 30 awards in the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition.

Veterinary Economics Practice Management Editor, Ross Clark, DVM, founded Woodland West PetCare Centers in Tulsa, Okla., and the National PetCare Centers. He has served as a judge for the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference for more than 20 years.

Gary I. Glassman, CPA, is a member of the Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board who has worked exclusively with veterinarians for more than 20 years. He specializes in accounting, tax planning, and practice transitions and is a partner with Burzenski and Co. P.C.

A long-time judge for the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition, an award-winning veterinary architect, and a member of the Veterinary Economics editorial advisory board.

Heather Lewis, AIA, is a partner at Animal Arts, a veterinary design firm based in Boulder, Colo. She offers particular experience in animal shelter projects, veterinary hospitals and pet care facilities, and LEED projects.

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Pet owners are increasingly turning to other sources for information about their pets' health. Here's where they go.

Stay cool when you're out on call with these tips.

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Find out if these 4 cutting-edge veterinary trends are for you.

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Like the human-animal bond, this relationship is vital. Cultivate it and watch your veterinary practice thrive.

Here are some examples of stellar veterinary facilities that built the most effective way.

The savvy editors at Veterinary Economics are seeing more of these design elements. Here's input from expert veterinary architect Dan Chapel on the pros and cons of jumping on the bandwagon.