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Despite the known benefits of having pets, immunocompromised individuals are still told that owning animals could be dangerous for them. Public health veterinarian Audrey Ruple begs to differ.

It might sound crazy, but research shows that overworking could affect your brain. If you and your team are working 40-hour plus weeks, it might be time make some adjustments.

Brace yourself: 83% of millennials expect a follow-up call or text within 48 hours to check in on their pet after a visit. Whats your veterinary practice policy on that?

Advice on how veterinary professionals can be better at guiding pet owners to take the best action for their pets.

Try this easy challenge to help keep your veterinary practice in order.

Hungry for podcasts for veterinarians, team members and the pet owners they serve? Then this list is for you. Subscribe now (theyre all free).

One school dean believes there are moral issues involved in increasing access to veterinary schools for underrepresented groups, but also educational, societal and business benefits with increasing diversity.

A dive into data yields insights on pay-by-the-month preventive-care (wellness) plans undertaken by different-sized veterinary practicesand how satisfied the owners and managers were with the results.

A manager shouldnt jump from avoiding a difficult team member to disciplining and firing. You need to insert listening and sharing into your process, and the Exchange Strategy could help you do it.

Were living longer. That means well need more money for longer retirements as veterinary professionals. As I navigate these waters myself, here are some sobering numbers to get you thinking that maybe its time to take this planning seriously.

How promoting selfcare in your veterinary practice can help address the suicide crisis in veterinary medicine.

Spruce up your print marketing approach by trying some of these creative ideas

A dive into data yields numbers on capital improvements and investments different-sized veterinary practices made and how satisfied the owners and managers were with them.

Tell your veterinary clients their favorite four-legged friend might help them live longer, especially if they suffer a heart attack or stroke.

I stumbled into a moderation job for Katherine Goldberg, DVM, LMSW, and inadvertently opened my eyes to a big need in the veterinary profession.

Commit to a better veterinary clinic experience for dogs. Pick one or two of these to try, or reinforce the ones youve done so far. Reap the rewards. Repeat.

Make sure your veterinary practices safety protocol is up to date by implementing one or both of these strategies.

I advocate for more early-detection diagnostics, as I think they make sense for pet health, for client peace of mind and practices bottom line.

Associate consultant Brandon Hess provides insight on how to create a legally sound employee handbook.

One company's device can turn your veterinary practice trash into an inert hockey puck.

What are you waiting for? This advice for veterinary practice owners, managers and team members can help you start the challenging but inspiring journey to transform your hospitals culture from negative to positive.

Veterinary practice is hard enough without an impatient, demanding yeller in your life. Here are steps to change your thinking, to try to change a boss behavior and maybe to get out, if you can.

If youre bumping up against the ceiling of a job as a veterinary technician, its time to have some fun exploring your interests and your passions and doing the work of networking (it wont be so bad). Ready to start?

Avoid the drama by following a more approach to hiring veterinary associates and team members right the first time.

Your own animals at home can be a tremendous support in so many ways to make sure you stay happy and healthy in your veterinary career. Just dont ignore the warning signs of burnout if you see them.

A boarding business run right can make your veterinary hospital the one-stop shop of pet services in your area. In a time of increasing competition for community clients, its time to revisit this chance to snag happy clients.

Find out the most common violations cited in an OSHA safety inspection

Retirement is not the end. Here are a few tips to help you live your best life right now, free of regrets.

Reach more pets, prevent more periodontal disease and make more money for your practice with veterinary technicians who specialize in awake oral assessments.

Contrary to old-school belief, word-of-mouth is not enough to market your veterinary practice. Put together a simple plan to get your team on the same page and give clients the information they want.