Career Development

Most veterinary businesses, regardless of size, are started by individuals who have a vision of how they would like the business to operate and some idea of their desired long-term goals.

One of the key tenets of a self-governed profession is the requirement of the members of the profession to regulate and, when warranted, sanction its own members who might engage in conduct which is unprofessional and adverse to the public interest.

The license to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege that is extended to only those that are qualified by way of formal education and training to competently provide the necessary services.

The financial commentaries in recent times have signalled a gloomy outlook on a global basis.

In many veterinary practices today, obtaining informed consent consists of the receptionist placing a consent form in front of the client and telling the client they need to sigh the form so the doctor can perform the surgery or treat the animal.

Our survey found that many of you are worried about pet abandonment, but you're finding ways to reach out in your communities to help.

Gender, age, kids, years in practice, and more on today's veterinarian and Veterinary Economics reader.

You talk to clients daily about the importance of complying, but do you follow your own advice? It's time to reflect on your recommendations.

We know the truth. You don't comply with your hospital's standards of care when it comes to your own pets. See the surprising data and explore why it might just be human nature.

The practice liability audit is intended to cover the liability risks of veterinary practices.

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You can't do it all. But a speaker at this year's AVMA conference has seven steps to help you do what's most important.

Don't be a micromanager. Learn to delegate and inspect the results the right way with Mark Opperman, CVPM.

One of the more stressful times in a veterinarian's employment relationship is contract-signing or contract-renewal time.

Tough talk is the basis of my column. And it's especially needed as our struggling economy flops around like a newly caught fish in the bottom of your boat.

Use this guide to protect your clients-and stay in the clear with the FTC after Nov. 1, 2009.

No one becomes a lean, mean, efficiency machine overnight. It takes time. Watch Denise Tumblin's, CPA, video and see how you can become more effective every day.

Avoid this snafu when telling team members about new practice protocols.

Good fortune isn't found. It's made.

An emotional outline of adaptation.

When doctors turn sour, be sweet.

Pasta and olive oil: all you need-a successful veterinary practice relies on a few key ingredients.

Explore three niche practice models: mobile, relief, and shelter medicine

How you can help itchy pets.

Is it legal to break up packages?

Help team members adapt.

The dirt on skin diagnostics.