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Hundreds of volunteers will provide free, sight-saving eye exams to thousands of service dogs during the month of May.

University of Virginia investigators look to develop a nonsurgical sterilization method for cats and dogs.

Your financial health is just as important as your veterinary practice's. Use this advice to make sure you're well off now and in the years ahead.

What happens to America's pets when their owners die? Some schools are helping pet owners plan ahead for their animals' well-being.

Allergy sufferers may finally have an easy and inexpensive way to enjoy feline company.

Your patients didn't cause the recession, and they're not responsible for your clients' money woes. But they still need essential veterinary care. It's up to you to help your clients figure out how to pay for these services̬and sometimes that means thinking outside the box.

When it comes to your euthanasia clients, use extra loving, tender care.

Resolve Internet complaints and talk up your veterinary practice on the Web-before it's too late.

If a three-day weekend or short vacation isn't easing the stress of practice life, you may need more. Here's how one veterinarian found professional renewal through a two-month sabbatical.

Many times dental models come in two pieces. Use this tip to attach the pieces together and keep the fragile dental model from breaking.

Q: Who should float my clients' horses' teeth?

Learn how to record your business travel expenses correctly to avoid an audit-or survive one if you're targeted.

Put your marketing budget to good use and start tracking your clients today.

Help clients understand exactly what's involved before their pet undergoes a surgical or dental procedure.

Change up your exam room for client continuing education.

One veterinarian retires in flush times, and two need to wrestle with the recession. See where they end up with different choices.

Statistics show that at least 61 percent of your clients are using social networks. Are you? Find out how Facebook and Twitter can help your practice's profits soar.

You can shake your Magic 8 Ball as hard as you want, but even that can't tell you for sure whether you should sell now or hold out. But here are a few indicators that the veterinary practice sale market is poised for growth.

What to do with an overcompensated employee

With a little bit of time and research you can save your veterinary practice money.

Every 10 seconds an animal is abused or beaten. That's according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Here are five ways you can fight animal cruelty in your veterinary practice, according to the ASPCA.

Q: My daughter is 11 years old and she's determined to become a veterinarian. What can I do now to prepare my child for a career in the veterinary profession?

Q: I've heard that 60 percent of your veterinary practice's referrals should come from clients' word-of-mouth. How has the Internet changed that recommendation? Should we count online recommendations from our clients?

Every one of your team members might work hard, but taking a one-size-fits-all approach to doling out raises isn't fair to your best performers. So pump up your superstars' salaries by using one of these proven strategies instead.

Now's the time to clean and declutter. Here are a few easy ways to get started.

Not everyone is good at everything. Here's how to get additional team members on board with training others

If your trainer-trainee relationship isn't working, consider the following advice and get back on track.