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Earning your reputation
As the new veterinarian in town, Dr. Brock wanted to cultivate a good reputation. But would he fail before he even got started?
Veterinary hospital design honed by experience
Nearly 40 years of practice ownership gave this veterinarian a clear picture of what he wanted in his brand-new facility.
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus a free webinar
Check out this week's top headlines.
Understanding damages in veterinary employment contracts
Before you sign that shiny new contract, make sure you understand all of its provisions.
Private-sector veterinary hospital ratifies union contract
This historic agreement will address the low wages and unjust policies within the profession, thus making veterinary medicine a more viable career.
The Dilemma: ‘What I do on my time is my business’
Does a veterinary practice have the right to force staff to follow COVID-19 safety protocols even when they are not working?
What is veterinary clinical informatics, and why does it matter?
A look at this important area and how it applies to practicing veterinarians and paraprofessionals.
Take control of patient protection with a once-a-year injectable
Does your veterinary practice have the power to combat a silent but deadly disease? (Sponsored by Zoetis PetCare)
Episode 10: Why cybersecurity matters in veterinary practice
In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with cybersecurity expert Clint Latham, JD, about what makes veterinary practices vulnerable to cyberattack—and how to protect your hospital and your clients.
5 Building blocks of personal innovation
Veterinary leadership expert Dr. Mia Cary shares a few key strategies for personal growth that will help you better serve your clients, your colleagues, and yourself.
Why mentorship matters in veterinary practice recruitment
The benefits of having mentorship culture at your veterinary hospital are many, not the least of which is helping to recruit—and maintain—employees.
Financial planning: Set it and don’t forget it
Comprehensive financial planning is as vast and complex as veterinary medicine. With the proper guidance, planning your financial future can be rewarding rather than daunting.
Why vulnerability is vital in veterinary medicine
Fetch dvm360 virtual conference keynote speaker Dr. Betsy Charles shares how she rose from the ashes during one of the darkest times in her life.
Vexed veterinary client? How to put out the fire
Dealing with upset clients can be challenging for any veterinary team, but learning how to communicate effectively in these situations is crucial to the continued success of your practice.
Can you COMPUTE? Managing millennials in veterinary practice
Are you struggling to maintain your younger team members? Here are some practical strategies to help prevent the exodus of millennials from your practice.
Designing your veterinary hospital for social distancing
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital architects and designers are suggesting ways to better enable social distancing within the clinic.
From the trenches: Lessons learned by a veterinary architect
A long-time veterinary architect shares some important lessons she has learned about veterinary hospital design over the course of her career.
Evidence-based design: How the built environment can encourage healing
Studies in human hospitals have shown that a facility’s design has a tremendous effect on both patient health and staff performance and well-being. It’s true in veterinary hospitals, too.
Why convert an existing building into a veterinary hospital?
Are you looking to open your own practice? One way to do it while cutting costs and protecting the environment is to repurpose an existing structure into a veterinary hospital.
5 Ways to cut costs with your veterinary hospital build or renovation
Planning a practice renovation or building a new hospital is a massive undertaking. Here are 5 ways you can save on construction costs for your project.
Free webinar: Building digital care in your veterinary practice
This 1-hour event is a must for veterinary practice owners, managers, and anyone involved in client communication and practice operations.
Cannabis in veterinary medicine: The other “Wild West”
CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures?
How to create a veterinary practice website that wows
A hospital website that is both visually and emotionally inviting will generate more clients. Here’s how to make yours stand out.
News wrap-up: Feline neutering, drug DISCO, rabies, and more
Top headlines of the week: State VMAs endorse Feline Fix by Five Months, rabies update, drug DISCO, and The Vet Blast Podcast with guest Steve Dale.
Veterinary practice management software options
Practice management software can make managing your veterinary hospital infinitely easier, but choosing the product that’s best for your business is no easy task.
Job hunting amid COVID-19
Practice manager and regular dvm360 contributor Emily Shiver shares 10 questions you should ask at your next job interview.
Compassion-First adds 43rd veterinary practice
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals welcomes a large New York practice, furthering its mission of creating long-term partnerships and elevating veterinary medicine.
Why we need more veterinary colleges at HBCUs
One veterinary student explains why establishing veterinary medicine programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) is key to addressing systemic racism within the profession.
Episode 7: Creating a new field in veterinary medicine
In this Episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, pioneer of holistic veterinary medicine, Dr. Allen Schoen talks with Dr. Adam Christman about the evolution and continued growth of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.
Quiet, please!
When a client won’t stop talking for long enough to allow you complete your diagnostic evaluation, sometimes you have to resort to strange measures.