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Overcoming public speaking fears
It can be intimidating, but public speaking makes you more a more visible and successful veterinarian.
Stay dry in the financial storm
Feeling pelted by the recession? From your fellow owners, associates, and practice managers, here are 17 ideas for making the best of the downturn.
All in the family
The interior design choices are stunning and team members have plenty of room to breathe. But it's a team-first attitude that gives Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., it's true identity.
Quality of life scale
Help clients considering euthanasia.
'Profit' is not a dirty word-or is it?
You can't run a practice without money. But it's not what you're all about, either.
Educate clients about overweight pets
Share food and exercise tips on the Web and in newsletters.
Digital radiography equipment: Exploring your options
One of the first steps in switching to digital radiography is deciding what type of system to purchase.
Audio: This is a business, not a job
Dr. Christine Merle, MBA, CVPM with Brakke Consulting in Dallas, explains why the purpose of your business is to make money.
Stimulus plan brings COBRA changes
Government is subsidizing premiums, but employers pay up front
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: The value of loyalty
Loyalty may not be the most important virtue, but it lays the foundation for all the others.
Denied insurance PDF
Management expert Mark Opperman, CVPM
Click here for a biography and list of his most current Veterinary Economics articles.
Sexually harassed women would rather flee than fight
Office politics plays a role in the route women take when challenging sexual harassment.
New study compares changes in compliance
Lakewood, Colo. -- Since 2002, veterinarians have realized that they play as much a role in compliance as pet owners, and compliance levels have increased as a result, according to a new study.
Be careful out there, equine veterinarians
A new study shows that equine practitioners have it rough.
Visit our Tax Center
April 15 is fast approaching! Visit dvm360's one-stop shop to find advice from top experts and to meet all your tax information needs.
The ins and outs of pet insurance
NCVEI offers a simple explanation of how pet insurance works and whom it benefits.
How associates can ride out the recession
You're an integral part of your practice's finances, whether you own the practice or not.
Animals' gait is often depicted incorrectly
Artists, toy designers, and even veterinary book authors often inaccurately depict the way animals walk.
Age and obesity go hand in hand
Study shows extra pet pounds add up with old age.
Analysis: President Obama's present and future tax plans
Obama's recent stimulus bill and budget proposal contain both good news and bad news for individuals, businesses.
Book and music preferences of the brainless
Does reading books from certain authors or listening to certain music artists make you dumber?
Audio tip: How salaries relate to overhead costs
Practice management consultant Shelia Grosdidier, RVT, explains the relationship between overhead costs and employee salaries.
2009 Hospital Design People's Choice winner
How do you expand your practice's workspace and preserve a piece of history? Renovate a church. The 2009 Hospital Design Competition People's Choice winner practices medicine in a charming relic.
Canine annual examination report
A convenient handout of what to ask clients to lock in compliance.
Women opting out of math-intensive science careers
Lifestyle needs, not lack of ability, largely dictate women's choices.
What readers are saying about Veterinary Economics
Here's a sampling of comments from a recent survey of veterinarians.
Pets' top medical conditions of 2008
Ear infections and skin allergies are common ailments in both dogs and cats.
Video: Avoid these Web mistakes
Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM, warns against the top veterinary site design errors. Here's how to avoid these web marketing mistakes.
Young veterinarians suffer most from stress
Perth, Australia -- About one-third of veterinarians surveyed for a psychological study in Australia report poor psychological health, with younger doctors suffering most from work-related stress and anxiety, researchers found.