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Should a team member be fired for one isolated incident of physical abuse toward a seemingly aggressive patient during these stressful, unprecedented times?

Despite the assurances of well-meaning practice owners, associate veterinarians may not be as protected as they think in the event of a lawsuit.

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The VHMA seeks to promote excellence in the veterinary field by opening the pipeline towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.

Results from a recent study found that veterinary team members under age 30 had the highest burnout rates and were less enthusiastic about their jobs.

Know how to communicate with and comfort clients, especially during critical moments, when you are not the primary veterinarian.

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Communication experts Carolyn Shadle, PhD, and John Meyer, PhD, offer useful strategies for diffusing staff conflict at your veterinary practice.

While charged with managing the health of 4-legged patients, veterinarians must also be cognizant of burnout in their 2-legged caregivers when those pets are sick. To do so, we must also care for ourselves.

When it comes to hiring new team members at your veterinary practice, you should consider a nice balance of both technical and soft skills. Here’s why, plus how to identify key soft skills.

This spunky pooch, who busted through a window to greet a neighbor, received the 12th annual Hambone Award for the “most unusual pet insurance claim,” presented by Nationwide.

Here are just a few of our favorite things from 2020.

New insight illuminates the path veterinary practices should take to improve patient care, client satisfaction, and your bottom line in 2021 and beyond.

The corporate veterinary hospital chain will now offer in-home hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia to pets in select California cities and counties.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by practice manager Alec Failor and practice owner Tracy Sands, DVM, who discuss strategies for balancing work and personal life.

A veterinary practice owner explains how the younger generation of veterinarians can help preserve small local practices

My veterinary team is very uncomfortable going over treatment plans. What tools can I give them to be more successful?

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On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Australian veterinarian, Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, who offers insight on the power of storytelling in marketing your veterinary practice.

Two working DVM moms answer questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual conference.

This 1-hour event is a must for veterinary technicians, managers, and veterinarians, especially working mothers in the profession.

Pet owners have to employ coping strategies to buffer them through the trauma of euthanizing their pets. A new study reveals—on a grand scale—how they seek comfort.

Building a new hospital created more opportunities for career growth as well as better care for the community.

The road to practice ownership for veterinarian moms may be rough at first, but it’s absolutely doable—and tremendously rewarding when you do it right.

Blowing off steam may feel good, but it’s a momentary relief that can carry negative results. Understanding why we vent can help us find healthy alternatives.

In addition to expanding its pharmaceutical service for pet owners, the company intends to expand the new offering to veterinarians.

How to build rapport with Latinx pet owners, plus some basic Spanish vocabulary every team member should know.

The grant, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare, is designed to help more people of color become veterinarians.

Gaining steadily in popularity, pet wearables provide veterinary teams with in-depth insight into patient health and offer owners peace of mind that their pet is receiving optimal care.

Have you been a victim of bullying, or is it an issue in your veterinary practice? Here are some ways to identify, manage, and help prevent workplace bullying.