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The veterinary associate shortage hasnt left the emergency medicine sector unscathed. Heres a look at why the number of emergency/critical care job openings is outpacing the number of veterinarian and veterinary technician applicants and whats being done to fill these open positions.

When a veterinary team member messes up left and right, but is still looked upon through rose-colored glasses by doctors and managers, what can be done?

Its already tomorrow in Australiadoes that mean theyre living in the future? Heres one issue that veterinary professionals in the U.S. might see in their own practices sooner rather than later.

This empathy map helps you navigate the tension in your job (and your life!) that youve been avoiding. Key elements: Plan ahead, think about others feelings, and imagine how they might react.

Building and opening a veterinary practice is a marathon experience that requires slow, steady and consistent effort. While you may have to sacrifice your time (and sanity) during the process, the payoff is well worth it.

Veterinary clients arent always fair (or in their right mind). Your practice team members expect a lot of you. The learning never ends. The job isnt easy. Here are the lessons I picked up after veterinary school that might help you as you get started.

Practice chains are paying many times what the next generation of practice owners can afford for good veterinary hospitals. Associates feel left out in the cold. Find out what expert Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA, says about the alternative: starting up a practice with zero clients when you open your doors.

When I took a new job as hospital administrator after 26 years at a new veterinary practice, the differences in associate pay, standards of care and geography just didnt work for me.

In addition to its business-related curriculum for veterinary students, Penn Vet is now offering an immersive program for postgraduates to build entrepreneurial skills and affect public health on a larger scale.

Entrepreneurial millennial Dr. Eva Evans told Fetch dvm360 Baltimore attendees that associates might need a little mentoring and encouragement to think about owning a practice.

You are never fully prepared when you leave veterinary school and enter the real world of practice. In the spirit of camaraderie, Dr. Detweiler offers up some wise and practical advice for new graduates about to embark on their professional journey.

Founded to counter the corporatization of veterinary medicine, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association aims to represent the interests and needs of privately owned hospitals in North America.

Get a sneak peek into how practice ownership gets a makeover from Dr. Julie Reck at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore, Kansas City and San Diego this year. (Hint: It's about leading and hiring.)

You dont need a leadership role in your veterinary practice to act like (and be seen as) a leader. Heres how you can hone in on this special skill today.

Dr. Dave Nicol says it forces you to grow.

An ownership change causes growing pains.

Earning my business masters degree taught me many things. Becoming a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager brought me opportunities beyond even that. Here are my thoughts on each.

Can you get a veterinary practice management consultants advice without bringing in the consultant? Aspire Vets Randy Hall is giving it a go. Plus, a few other products that caught our eye at VMX and WVC this year.

Raise your hand if youve ever felt personally victimized by another woman in your clinic. Days in veterinary practice can sometimes feel like a scene out of Mean Girls. How do we change that?

My journey from practicing veterinarian to long-time animal health company executive was a long one. But a big, fun leap for me in the past year was heading to a female-focused, working-parent-friendly new chain of clinics.

Featured speaker for upcoming Fetch dvm360 Baltimore, Alane Cahalane, shares advice on taking chances, chasing joy and learning from others.

Happy employees, happy veterinary practice. Here are some ways to establish high levels of employee engagement within your company culture.

The new year can leave us tired. CVPM, Bash Halow shares three things he did to reignite his team and hit the new year running.

If casual comments offend someone in the veterinary workplace – even if they're made in jest – steps have to be taken.

Make the veterinary visit so great for these patients that 'the dog will drag the pet owner through the front door' the next time.

Stop educating clients and tell them a story.

Sure, there are tough days to balance family and my career, but heres how I make it workand tips for you.

How does a profession like veterinary medicine take charge? Quietly and intelligently, says bestselling author.

Working in a helping profession, its hard to say no. But something has to give.

Maryland hospital administrator earns kudos for building trust and morale.