Career Development

Communication is an essential element of the relationship among primary care veterinarians, specialists, and clients.

The long-distance job search, negotiation tactics and 30 ingredients to look for in employment contracts are topics of Dr. James F. Wilson's veterinary-school lecture series.

How to create an Excel spreadsheet that helps you figure the value of owning a clinic.

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After the death of two wonderful dogs over the past several years, my family decided to take a few years off from being dog owners. Well, we're back in action now, puppy classes and all.

Bring your knowledge and an animal or two-you'll be the greatest show on earth.

It's a natural progression to move from associate to practice owner, but you need to know what you're getting into. (And sellers, you need to make sure your buyer is positioned for success.)

Q. How will inflation and taxes affect my cash needs during retirement?

Q. I know we need to pay team members when they attend required training meetings. But what's the legal standard for paying associate veterinarians their salary to attend CE meetings? Where does the practice's responsibility end and the doctor's responsibility to maintain her license begin?

Q. I'm looking to retire in a couple of years. How long would $600,000 last me if I withdrew $31,000 annually?

I'm an associate at a small-animal veterinary practice. Is it OK for me to date a client?

Plan morale-boosting events sporadically-not just during the holidays.

I already work a few Saturdays a month and now my boss wants more!

You know you can be a little backward. But it's time to get with the times ... 'cause they are a-changin'.

2007 BPA Statement -- Veterinary Economics

Plan your best year yet with our experts' goals and room for your own on this two-page form.

Complicated feelings about situations can make for more creativity in the workplace, according to a new study.

So, I recently had something of a rough patch at work. We lost two members of our five-person editorial team in one month ... can you empathize?

Clean up with 12 monthly resolutions for your best year yet! Plus! Three more must-do's from the experts!

Management by walking around is a concept put forward by Tom Peters in "In Search of Excellence."

Men: Don't marry a woman with a career because you'll run a higher risk of having marital problems (read: divorce).

Don't let Mondays drag you down. Use these tips to start the workweek with the right attitude.

You hope you never see that "specializes in bad news" TV reporter at your door. But you could. And then you need this advice.

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Your client says, "You care more about my money than you do about my pet." How do you respond?

This veterinarian's passion for practice-and helicopters-lets him fill a unique niche.

Have you or are you successfully managing this balancing act? Share your strategies, struggles, and triumphs here.

Back in the trenches, I've realized that often we're worth more than we think. Don't undervalue your skills; the truth is that most people couldn't do your job.