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KC Animal Health Corridor has named the winner of its 2020 Iron Paw Award, which spotlights individuals who advance the veterinary space through dedication, innovation, education, and spreading public awareness.

The new ruling allows air carriers, for the first time, to recognize emotional support animals as pets rather than service animals.

The AVI recognized the winner of the 2020 Allen W. Hahn Lifetime Achievement award, given only to those who use their informatics knowledge to better the veterinary profession.

Should a team member be fired for one isolated incident of physical abuse toward a seemingly aggressive patient during these stressful, unprecedented times?

Despite the assurances of well-meaning practice owners, associate veterinarians may not be as protected as they think in the event of a lawsuit.

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The VHMA seeks to promote excellence in the veterinary field by opening the pipeline towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.

Results from a recent study found that veterinary team members under age 30 had the highest burnout rates and were less enthusiastic about their jobs.

Know how to communicate with and comfort clients, especially during critical moments, when you are not the primary veterinarian.

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Communication experts Carolyn Shadle, PhD, and John Meyer, PhD, offer useful strategies for diffusing staff conflict at your veterinary practice.

While charged with managing the health of 4-legged patients, veterinarians must also be cognizant of burnout in their 2-legged caregivers when those pets are sick. To do so, we must also care for ourselves.

Stelfonta provides an additional treatment option for local mast cell tumors on or under the skin in canine patients.

When it comes to hiring new team members at your veterinary practice, you should consider a nice balance of both technical and soft skills. Here’s why, plus how to identify key soft skills.

These 1-hour events will address a wide array of veterinary topics including owner compliance, pet insurance, oncology, and telemedicine.

These are the official rules for the 2021 Practice Manager of the Year contest, presented by dvm360® and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association and sponsored by Nationwide.

The simple blood test employs technology that looks for very early nucleosomic markers of cancer in dogs.

New insight illuminates the path veterinary practices should take to improve patient care, client satisfaction, and your bottom line in 2021 and beyond.

A veterinarian’s keen eye saved not just a mare and filly that Sunday night, but also a long-lost treasure.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Kash Kuruppu, DVM, who discusses the history of cat breeds and the significance of DNA testing.

The corporate veterinary hospital chain will now offer in-home hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia to pets in select California cities and counties.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by practice manager Alec Failor and practice owner Tracy Sands, DVM, who discuss strategies for balancing work and personal life.

A veterinary practice owner explains how the younger generation of veterinarians can help preserve small local practices

My veterinary team is very uncomfortable going over treatment plans. What tools can I give them to be more successful?

Using data from more than 2500 cases, Aaron Smiley, DVM, explains how adding paid telehealth services improves veterinary practice workflow, increases revenue, and boosts client satisfaction.

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The animal health company plans to open at least 10 clinics by the end of 2021.

Elura increases appetite and weight gain in cats suffering from chronic kidney disease.

If you ask a random cat owner what they are doing for environmental enrichment for their cat, their likely response would be “What is environmental enrichment?” And that is precisely the problem.

Two working DVM moms answer questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual conference.