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Ed Durham, author of a new veterinary cardiology textbook for technicians, has a passion for his specialty, for education and for empowering his peers to do more.

LiveDVM offers virtual appointments to pet owners and a business opportunity for veterinarians.

Our research uncovers that theres no one-size-fits-all approach to communicating with pet owners after the clinic visit. The solution? Ask them their preferences.

PetIQ announces plan to open 20 clinics in Walmart locations by the end of May.

Spending on veterinary care topped $17 billion, up 7 percent from 2016.

The AVMA econ team decided to find outand discovered that mean salaries are actually dropping. So the answer to that question? No, they are not.

The latest installment in the Nationwide Purdue Veterinary Price Index digs deeper into GP vs. specialist, corporate vs. "Main Street" practice, and urban vs. suburban vs. rural. It's all based on millions of receipts from the pet insurance provider's database from 2009 to 2017.

Grads from foreign and private schools, as well as those with zero debt, may be impacting the professions economic vitality in ways we dont yet understand.

Brenda Andresen, Catherine Haskins envision a new medium for profession-wide communication.

Deal expected to close by the end of General Mills fiscal year.

Just 41 percent would recommend the profession to a friend or family member; financial stress is a serious concern.

Just like the transcontinental railroad transformed the American West, our profession is experiencing changes the likes of which it's never seen before.

Yes, this KPI of the professions health looks better, but the cost to educate veterinarians is still out of sync with the publics value of their services.

You may want to say adios to 2017, but join us for a quick walk back the articles that captured the attention of industry professionals across the country.

The veterinary super analyst takes us through preventive care, corporate takeovers, industry burnout and back again in dvm360's podcast.

While there are a few ongoing and significant concerns among the economic indicators, most signs point to 2018 shaping up well for veterinarians and team members.

GuardianVets promises that after-hours pet triage with licensed veterinary professionals will bond clients to your practice.

Director of associations first Veterinary Economics Division says challenges to the profession are considerable; financial acumen will be key to success of profession.

Yes, price and income affect the demand for veterinary services. But in the case of nutrition, education may be just as important.

Pet Owner Paths research looks at clinical signs, client reactions.

Our study suggests that when veterinary prices rise faster than the rate of inflation, consumers opt out of seeking services.

Pet Owner Paths research pinpoints differences in how younger pet owners choose pet care.

How much do you love your digital radiography system? Is it an obsession or just a fling? We asked survey-takers to share the opinions on what digital radiography does for their productivity in practice and what itll look like in the future.

The New York Times says whisker fatigue is plaguing cats. The solution? A $40 feeding dish.

A robust economy has helped this financial indicator trend in a positive direction. But for the health of the profession, more needs to happen.

Unless veterinarians develop a financial focus, they may lose their position of influence in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Google is so last-decadethese days clients are taking their pet-related queries to Siri, Alexa and other voice technology assistants.

Being aware of demographic shiftsand adapting your strategies accordinglycan help you find success for your practice and better health for more pets.

Economic indicators for veterinary medicine are not all rosy. And still private equity is pouring in to buy veterinary practices. Heres where they see potential.

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.