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A (vaccine) shot in the dark
Was this vaccine-clinic veterinarian right to order a steroid injection over the phone for a pet he didn't even remember?
Should you fear the corporatization of veterinary medicine?
Does the corporate boogeyman have you worried that independent private practice wont be an option in the future? Our panel of experts is here to help.
Animal welfare groups criticize AVMA depopulation guidelines as inhumane
Proposed guidelines apply to large-scale culling of farm animals for disease control purposes.
Inactive clients visit veterinary practices after receiving test email
A customizable letter brought an average of 128 lapsed clients per veterinary practice in six monthsand they spent around $20,000. Could the free tool work for your veterinary hospital too?
Registration open for annual eye exam event for service dogs
ACVO and Stokes Pharmacy preparing for 10th annual screening to take place in May.
Letter to dvm360: A hole in the universe with Dr. Carl Osborne gone
King of the kidney helped shaped the veterinary profession.
Rural outage: Who will buy (and staff) the nations remote veterinary practices?
Two successful hospitals have spent years trying to find a veterinary associate. Are these isolated incidents or signs of a larger trend? While the experts deliberate, futures hang in the balance.
Own it: Take the lead on a path to financial freedom
Crippling debt + more debt = less debt? We promise theres method to this math madness, but it requires veterinary graduates to pull their heads out of their debt and consider practice ownership.
Don't put me in a box: Data on veterinarians' views of corporate medicine
What does the future hold? We asked dvm360 readers and industry experts for their thoughts.
Letter to dvm360: Take a (permanent) break from brachycephalic breed depictions
A reader asks us to stop showing these suffering souls as representatives of normal.
Pardon our messveterinary team at work
No closed-for-construction days here. Find out how Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg continued business as usual while building their dream clinic next door.
Heres lookin' at you, contract
Lessons learned from my visit to the real-life Ricks Caf from the classic film Casablanca can help you get what you want out of a veterinary employment contractwhether youre the boss or the associate.
FDA issues warning about thyroid hormones in pet food and treats
The hormones, which come from items made with livestock gullets, can cause hyperthyroidism in veterinary patients.
Fishing for acquisitions: 12 things corporations look for in a veterinary practice
Fat-cat investors are hungry for great veterinary hospitals to buy, and they're baiting the nation's practice owners with juicy sale checks. Here's what they want in a prize catch.
How many practices have consolidators swallowed?
Here are the most up-to-date numbers we could get on the number of veterinary practices owned by corporate consolidators and practice chains.
Empathy: An unhealthy path for veterinarians
Empathy is a powerful emotion, but it can be harmful to our mental and emotional well-being. Were better off offering sympathy and compassion.
An 80-year-old illustration of why I love my job
The significance of a smile is not lost on Dr. Bo Brock.
Equine ophthalmology for kids
Derrick the Jumping Horse Has Eye Surgery is a childrens book with its hooves planted in reality and a desire to encourage readers to discover their true purpose.
Highlights from the world of ferret medicine
Here's an update on adrenal disease therapy for these more unusual veterinary patients, plus the adventure of Zelda, a rare recipient of a pacemaker thanks to Kansas State University.
Becky Turner Chapman bids farewell to veterinary media
Longtime vice president of UBMs Veterinary division retired in mid-March.
Squish and heat your trash away!
A medical waste compactor that's been in the market for years now is an answer to the question, "Do I need to keep paying this company to pick up my medical waste?" The answer may be "no."
Veterinarian accused in murder-for-hire dies by suicide
Valerie McDaniel, DVM, accused of hiring a hit man to murder her ex-husband, commits suicide before the date of her court appearance.
Apps for veterinary clients: 'Why can't I just do it on my smartphone?'
Pet owners every day are asking that questionor thinking itwhen it comes to your veterinary practice. Consider this new survey from a veterinary smartphone app company.
Veterinary prescriptions: The point of no return
Does a legacy of above-and-beyond client service hold up to hard-and-fast rules in a veterinary practice?
Technicians and cystocentesis: A closer look at veterinary supervision
Highly trained and experienced team members with the proper credentials can handle delicate procedures as well as-or better than-their bosses. So why do veterinarians have to be involved at all?
Old School, New School: 'Maybe I should start looking for another job '
Drs. Codger and Greenskin face a crossroads, with both of their futures hanging in the balance.
Houston veterinarian charged with plot to murder her ex
Valerie McDaniel has been taken into custody after allegedly hiring a hit man to kill her ex-husband.
From WVC 2017: Take a gamble on new veterinary products
We went to Vegas and all we got was this amazeballs roundup of whats new and coming to a show floor near you.
Bumper crop of acorns in 2015 could increase canine Lyme risk in 2017
Exploring the connections between white-footed mice, black-legged ticks and four-footed friends.
Carl Osborne, veterinary internist and urolith researcher, dies at 76
Longtime dvm360 contributor remembered for the way he cared for pets and people.