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Old School New School: Who's driving this practice?!
The associate veterinarian is newly confident. The practice owner is suddenly insecure. An outburst is about to turn everybody's day upside-down.
The cost of a seat: State funding, vet school tuition and easy assumptions
Its easy to presume that veterinary colleges receiving lots of public support can charge lower tuitionbut is it true? The AVMA Econ team decided to find out.
Nationwide pet insurance raising funds to fight cancer
Social media campaign to raise awareness includes donation to the Animal Cancer Foundation.
Client handout: A preflight checklist for air travel with pets
The holidays are coming, which means questions and concerns about traveling with pets will be coming too.
What do disappearing insects, pollution, the black plague and veterinary practice have in common?
The answer: One Health. Such a significant movementand youre a vital part!
Aggression is not a diagnosis for your veterinary patients
According to behavior expert and Fetch dvm360 speaker Dr. John Ciribassi, many clients (and veterinary professionals!) fail to recognize aggression for what it really isa clinical sign.
dvm360 product report: Digital radiography unit, critical care analyzer, joint supplement and more
Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.
Mind Over Miller: The stethoscope: Not just a doc prop
A stethoscope at the ready is a sign of progress in veterinary medicine, Dr. Miller says-it reflects an ability to differentiate normal from abnormal.
Think small: Companion-animal lessons for equine veterinarians
Open your mind! Equine practitioners can learn a lot about clients and business from small animal veterinarians.
UK study suggests pet owners bully veterinarians
Nearly 90 percent of British veterinarians and team members say theyve felt harassed by a clientoften over cost of care. Here's the statistics and some tips on dealing with it.
For your consideration: The laddered noncompete
New veterinary talent wants noncompete language that wont be unfairly burdensome. Employers want noncompete language that will hold up in court. Could a laddered noncompete serve both interests?
When old and new clash, change is the casualty
A new associate suggests some small upgrades for the good of the practice. Can he convince his bosses to go along with it?
Debating an equipment purchase? Consider taxesand the big picture
Depreciation on a new unit for your veterinary practice can improve your tax picture. But if it doesnt generate ROI, its simply not worth it.
Injectable drugs recalled due to potential microbial contamination
SCA Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling products, mainly analgesics, that were distributed to both veterinary and human hospitals.
Dog breeders encouraged to complete certification program
Program was developed based on research and pilot testing led by Purdue University animal welfare faculty.
Impostor syndrome: Overcoming your psychological glass ceiling
When you feel like a fraud, its enough to turn even the most positive of people toward despair. Drs. Sarah Wooten and Karen Bradley are here to help you shatter that barrier.
Fetch dvm360 conference in San Diego: Sip this. Feast on that. Relax here
20 places to eat, drink and relax within one mile of the San Diego Convention Center.
Two studies focus on gastric ulcer treatments in horses
One veterinary investigation warns against compounded omeprazole; the other shows a positive effect for a polysaccharide blend.
dvm360 product report: Appetite stimulant, FeLV/FIV/heartworm test, and more
What the eclipse taught me about customer service
From big city to small town, from an isolated island to a mall, my big trip to see astronomy at wrk reminded me how things have changed for American consumers and maybe veterinary hospitals.
UC Davis researcher provides the latest on equine coronavirus
Once thought to occur only in foals, these viral infections in adults have been increasingly reported.
Petco launches in-store low-cost veterinary hospital
The company expects to open 12 additional hospitals by January 2018.
The ethics of enrichment
Keeping pets pain and fear to a minimum is greatbut its not enough for a good quality of life. Animals need an environment in which they can thrive and be happy. And veterinarians are obligated to help make this happen.
Stimulating pet enrichment data
Results from the dvm360 Clinical Updates: Pet Enrichment Survey reveal a disconnect between the importance veterinary professionals place on enrichment in theory and in the exam room.
Don't run from reading this book on the ethics of owning a pet
You might not feel the same about animal ownership after reading Run Spot Run, but its better to be aware of the good as well as the bad for your veterinary patients.
The mighty monitor: Pulse oximetry and your practice
Want bells and whistles? Just the basics? Theres something for everyone in our pulse oximeter lineup, whether its a newbie or an old favorite.
Bringing balance to your veterinary practices financial health
If you dont consider the balance sheet along with your income statement, you really have no idea if your business is healthy.
New AAHA canine vaccine guidelines: The importance of being up to date
Another set of guidelines? Yes! This update will help keep dogs that frequent your veterinary practice footloose and disease-free.
Letter to dvm360: Pricing veterinary services is more complicated than article suggests
If practice owners held prices at or below inflation, wed all go broke, reader maintains.
Old school, new school: A new trick for an old Codger
Dr. Greenskin presents her veterinary staffing plan to her boss with much trepidation. His response leaves her jaw on the floor.