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Over and over again, we veterinarians hear it from our clients: Our pets die better than we do. In many cases, theyre right.

We selected confessions from the Vet Confessionals Project that reflect the feelings of control (or lack thereof) that plague the profession.

I wear that title as a badge of honor. My value as a veterinarian lies in the art and skill of death at the heart of my mobile hospice practice.

The key to contentment is embracing what brings you passion-even if it's a downer at times-as well those things that bring pure joy.

Oh that's right. You don't have a helicopter. But there is someone who could could chop away at your duties and increase efficiencya midlevel practitioner. Is it time to consider an answer out of human healthcare's playbook?

The place to see all of the articles in our alphabetical look at veterinary dentistry thus far.

Dr. Codger dreams and schemes about how to hand off his responsibilities at his veterinary practiceand perhaps still receive a paycheck. But will Greenskin bite?

The veterinary practice of your dreams may require some serious cash. Here are some back-of-the-napkin calculations you can do to figure out if you can get what you need, courtesy of veterinary finance guru Gary Glassman.

Ready to start your own practice from scratch and relish in its greatness? Hold your horses and give yourself the once-over before anything else.

The world of veterinary medicine is always evolving. Should we really be staying stuck in time to keep private practices safe from corporate medicine?

Have YOU ever had to explain your job title to an Uber driver? Ken Yagi has, and part of the reason he's in favor of the title change to registered veterinary nurse.

Write your next great resume or nail that next job interview at a veterinary practice with my tips from years of hiring and firing.

Your veterinary practice being bought by a corporation could be a great thing.

I had a solid career with a bright future when I felt a crazy urge to quit my job and go to vet school.

An overview of the costs, the benefits and the basics involved in joining forces with another veterinary practice (including a checklist of key issues that need to be considered for the best shot at success)

Dont panic. Practice management guru Shawn McVey has advice for keeping things professional instead of personal.

A job candidate is offered a lowball salary at this veterinary hospital when the schedule conflicts with his religious beliefs. The hiring manager swears it's all about the bottom line. Whose side are you on?

Chatfield shares her tips on finding an alternative career in veterinary medicine, her worries about the next big zoonotic disease, and her all-American approach to pet ownership.

Veterinary team, heal thyself. Are you consumed by your feelings? If you want to improve the medical care you offer, start by fixing your toxic team.

Test your unconscious thoughts on the roles of men and women in veterinary practice.

This highly educated veterinary technician wants practice managers to know it's time to finally use her and her colleagues so veterinarians work more efficiently.

This busy feline practitioner keeps her life in balance on the back of a tandem bike.

An MBA/CVPM weighs in on what it takes to manage a clinic.

Young veterinary grads will be smarter and more career-flexible if they look to mixed practice for their first job.

Tips for introverted veterinary professionals to survive in an extraverted profession.

Being respected vs. being liked in the clinic

Veterinary anesthesiologist says we have an obligation to use every available tool to comfort patients and clients.

How do you build a client base from zero? Can you mix business with friendship? Are there benefits to starting small? Trent Eddy, DVM, of Ironhorse Veterinary Care in Leawood, Kansas, a 1-year-old startup, shares advice for fellow and future entrepreneurs.

"Veterinarians are not most income-productive in administrative positions," warns Mark Opperman, CVPM.