Practice Manager

You don't have to look at a business's income statement to know if it's doing well. Signs of a happy, high-functioning veterinary hospital are apparent to clients, prospective employees and anyone else who takes the time to step back and see your business with fresh eyes. Take this short quiz to see if your practice is the picture of health.Clean and orderly environment

The procedures may be minimally invasive for the patients, but they come with a steep learning curve and startup price for veterinary clinics.

At least until you know you need them, that is. For bacterial overgrowth and superficial cases, topical therapy may be all you need for your veterinary patients.

"NSAIDs really are wonderful things," says specialist Dr. Matthew Brunke.

Does the idea of a general practice with specialty referral and 24/7 emergency services all under one veterinary hospital roof make your head spin? Its just another day at the office for the nearly 200 employees of Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, our 2018 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition Specialty Hospital of the Year. Learn any-size-hospital tips from a XXXL-sized one.

CC the clinic cat faces the dreaded "d" word with true cat disdain.

Dr. Bruyette may like his adventures and ambitions to be big, but when it comes to veterinary patients, he prefers small.

Compensation can take many forms. To gain a clearer understanding of compensation in the veterinary industry, Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) asked its members to detail practice procedures for compensating veterinarians.

Here's guidance on how to speak up if you experience sexual harassment, ickiness, creepiness or anything else that makes you uncomfortable in your veterinary workplace.

Your millennial clients are hungry for data about their pets dental needs, according to the Merck-Unfenced Pet Owner Paths research, which looks at the steps pet owners take when making decisions about their pets health. Heres where theyre getting their informationand how you can influence them.

Is that Christmas tree the ultimate cat enrichment climber or an intestinal perforation waiting to happen? Its all about your point of view.

In an almost-as-exciting announcement as the Time Person of the Year, dvm360 is pleased to introduce you to our list of top people to watch in 2018.

Your clients have noticed their dog leaving wet spots behind. Heres a handout to help explain whats wrong and how you can help.

Panel experts gave advice on feedback on the challenges and opportunities corporate practices present for veterinary practices. Get a snapshot of their conversation with this Fetch dvm360 conference doodle.

This veterinarian, author, lecturer, takes us insider her world view.

Worried of declining profit margins, I took decisive steps to schedule smart and keep our veterinary practice level.

Feeding a cystitis-prevention diet may be of benefit, but the exact food components responsible for the beneficial effect is unclear.

While theres no cure for this adrenal condition, cats can achieve their full life expectancy with appropriate treatment.

Without cold, hard lab numbers and clear scientific proof, diagnosing neurologic conditions in your veterinary patients can be tough to describe, and without owner buy-in, they can be tough to treat. However, a recent review provides a starting point for providing clients with objective evidence.

This associate veterinarian recently relocated and started a new job at a busy general practice.

From BatCat to Harry Pup-ter, theres something for pets of all sizes in these easy costumes.

The American Museum of the Housecat is a cat-lovers paradiseand not just because youll find over 5,000 items of feline art, toys and collectibles. All profits go to funding a no-kill, cat-only adoption center and sanctuary.

Breathe easier about your rebreather. Stop being intimidated by intubation. If you know dead space is more than just a popular video game, you're off to a great start!

Your veterinary practice's restroom is prime advertising space, so use it!

As a practice manager, you play a key role in keeping veterinary technicians happy and healthy and at your practice.

What would happen if your clinic cat didn't show up for work?

Emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Garret Pachtinger shares the veterinary monitors he couldnt live without and explains why theyre so vital.

Study shows that longer use may be OK, even in cats with kidney disease, but more research is needed.