Career Development

Even the best employers are always growing. Here are a few more lessons to learn.

This might be an ideal time of year to talk to pet owners about pursuing a healthier lifestyle for their companions.

One of the most surprising things I learned in law school was the legal definition of "battery." A similar principle applies to the veterinarian who performs an act on an animal without the permission of its owner.

Create a new management mantra using the four R's: refresh, renew, reawaken, and remodel.

The veterinarian's oath states in part: "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine... I will practice my profession conscientiously..."

The ball-and-chain effect reaches beyond individuals to the whole profession.

There are a variety of strategies for generating referrals from neighboring practices.

Develop these nine characteristics to become a superboss.

Home foreclosures and rising credit card debt are symptoms of compulsive overspending.

If you're having a bad day, slow your breathing, look to delegate, and more.

One-third of American workers would switch jobs to get better technology and training.

Women are more likely to be harassed when a work group has a similar number of men and women.

Philadelphia -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of Business are teaming up to offer what is being called the Executive Veterinary Leadership Program.

Schaumberg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is using a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released this week to reiterate its call for more food-animal veterinarians.

Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board members share the best words of wisdom they ever got.

Did you already forget what you learned in that CE session yesterday? Get some sleep!

An overbearing boss may be more than just a daily annoyance.

Don't find yourself with inadequate patient medical records. Use this checklist to audit your records.

Set monthly budget goals to meet and get the entire team involved.

Use your relationship with sales reps to gain valuable information, favors, and freebies.

Pill bottles seem designed to keep the freshness in and the doctor out.

Failure to properly document procedures and exams can result in legal trouble down the road.

Acupuncture can be a great source of revenue for your practice.

Losing things can make life frustrating and stressful.

Follow this advice to keep your brain sharp as you age.

Stress in the workplace might sometimes overwhelm your employees. Here's how to comfort them when the tears start flowing.

Here are three behaviors to look out for.

Be sure to fully cook your food before eating that frozen meal.