Ross Lirtzman, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, wanted to make a statement with his new specialty practice in Scottsdale, Ariz. Everything was taken into account to make clients and patients feel relaxed, much like in a modern human doctor's office or hospital.

Veterinary practice owners likely won't see much of an impact from the latest federal minimum wage increase.

A few new faces will gather around the table at the next American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board meeting.

Eighty percent of small-animal veterinary clinics are continuing to grow, despite the economic climate.

Seattle -- AVMA treasurer projects $2.8 million loss this year, $90,000 profit in 2010.

Read a Q&A about canine influenza with Dr. Cynda Crawford.

AVMA's failed ear cropping resolution reignites the cosmetic surgery ethics debate.

A new federal bill seeks to ban some uses of antibiotics for food-animals because they are considered too important for human health.

Washington — Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would create a new Division of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health at the federal level and invest monies to help solve work-force shortages in government and food-animal markets.