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Benefits and pay: Making a slow upward climb
While average earnings are up from years past, 2009 isn't a banner year for team pay.
Marketing mania: Attract the clients you want
Without a marketing plan, your practice is missing opportunities to attract new clients and retain current ones. Here's a look at how practices across the country are building their brand.
Veterinary practice liability audit (Proceedings)
The practice liability audit is intended to cover the liability risks of veterinary practices.
Veterinary group to update all its Web sites
New sites will feature blogging by doctors and news and tips updated monthly.
Dogs communicate with babies
Infants are able to understand dogs' posture and bark.
Enter to win a free practice overhaul
IDEXX and Veterinary Economics are teaming up to help practices operate as efficiently, profitably, and harmoniously as possible
New study pinpoints genetic origin of short-legged dogs
The canine genome gives researchers insight into human biology and disease.
You want to offer health insurance, but you can't afford it
Affordability is a barrier for more than three-quarters of small businesses, says new survey.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: How was your vacation?
Have you taken a break this summer? If not, Dr. Fitzgerald recommends doing so ASAP.
Counting monkeys, fish, birds, and insects: Yes, they can!
Studies show others in the animal kingdom may be good at counting to find more friends, more mates, or more food.
Sample pet abandonment letter
Pet abandonment letter
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Identity theft: Red Flags Rule deadline looms for Aug. 1
Washington -- As the deadline nears to implement Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft rules, federal agencies issued a set of frequently asked questions to help affected businesses, such as veterinary practices, comply.
Compulsive tail-chasing linked to high cholesterol
Talk to dog owners about obsessive behaviors.
How the new minimum wage affects your practice
Minimum wage laws are changing. Here's what you need to know.
E-mail cliques can threaten workplace, researcher says
Forwarding to certain co-workers leaves others out in the cold.
Get your hands dirty in interactive workshops at CVC Kansas City
Learn to conquer conflict, handle difficult team members, and more.
Communicating with team members about not giving raises
It's a tough conversation, but silence is not an option.
Manager continues to save practice owner time and money
This veterinarian hired her manager 15 years ago and never looked back.
Video: Beat workplace bickering
When team members start backstabbing each other or yelling in the hallways, it's time to take charge. Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, a partner with VMC inc. in Evergreen, Colo., tells you how. Hint: Make THEM work it out.
Therapy dogs may carry germs
Dangerous pathogens can be spread from humans to dogs and back again, one study finds.
Family tries urine trail to guide dog home
Not exactly the yellow brick road.
Are you wired to be a people person-or not?
Brain matter may determine your sociability.
Tips for women on work-life balance
You can't do it all. But a speaker at this year's AVMA conference has seven steps to help you do what's most important.
AVMA coverage: State boards and standards of care
A veterinary specialist asks tough questions and offers advice to practitioners on good habits to survive licensing board investigations.
Veterinary Economics' July content is now online
Why cats have been neglected-and what you can do about it. Plus, loan proposals, converting phone shoppers, and more.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: We're not in it to be famous
Dr. Fitzgerald explores our society's addiction to fame.
Twitter can make-or break-your reputation
Proactive use of online social networks preserves your practice's standing with clients.
PETA protesters target AVMA meeting in Seattle
About a dozen PETA protesters converged on the AVMA's annual meeting to voice opposition to a scheduled motivational fish toss slated during the conference.
When it comes to decisions, go with your gut
New study says your instincts may be right.