Client Relations & Marketing

It's no surprise that veterinary clients take up more time than the animals we treat. Here are a few who were worth it.

Whether you like it or not, spay-neuter clinics are here to stay. But just how much do they really impact the livelihood of your practice? And what can you do to keep your profits up when a low-cost clinic moves into your neighborhood? Find out what our experts had to say.

Keep your practice afloat on newsfeeds and websites with these tips from our experts. Learn how to maximize your presence and success on Facebook, Twitter, and beyond.

You think you're broadcasting loud and clear, but pet owners may not be getting the message -- or feeling as though their needs are served. Find out what you can do with this exclusive data from Veterinary Economics and Trone Brand Energy.

For one in four veterinarians across the country, clients who don't speak English are increasingly common. Here's how two practices tried to bridge the language barrier.

Meet clients' emotional needs and build loyalty.

Pet owners are paying attention-set an example.

Babies who live with dogs and cats during their first year of life may be less susceptible to respiratory infections.

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We've changed things up a bit to make our veterinary client handouts easier to find and use.

Like the human-animal bond, this relationship is vital. Cultivate it and watch your veterinary practice thrive.

Turn pet owners onto issues of behavior, dentistry, payment options at your veterinary practice, and more.

Sharing personal stories of pet illness in exam rooms, veterinary newsletters and emails can bridge the gap between a seemingly trouble-free veterinarian and scared clients.

You drove the lonely streets, wondering where they went. You watched for their cat or dog, their appreciative smile, their punctual friendliness. Don't give up. Don't just let your missing clients go-find out where they went, why they left, and maybe, just maybe, get them back.

If cellphone use is becoming a nuisance in your practice, you're not alone.

How do I protect and monitor my patients when they buy their flea, tick, heartworm, and other preventives from big-box pharmacies?

If you don't build and maintain your online presence, others may do it for you - and present an unflattering portrait

Why is social media like Facebook and Twitter so important? Discover your role and find answers to your top questions with this Q&A session with forward-thinking veterinary professionals using social media.

Cranial cruciate ligament tears and ruptures are common conditions that can lead to debilitating osteoarthritis. Consider a veterinary team approach to canine rehabilitation to improve every patient's quality of life.

Learn how to create wellness plans, how they affect your revenue, seven steps to introducing clients to them, and answers to your questions.

Should we skip the pet kisses to protect our health?

Use this advice to get the most valuable information from clients and learn the truth about how pet owners perceive your service and care.

This veterinarian believes it's the best way to get 'em early when it comes to pet insurance.

We have more and more clients who accept a treatment plan with an estimate and then claim they have no money to pay the bill. Is there a way to prevent this from happening?

Otitis externa is a tricky condition that takes commitment to resolve. Help clients help their pets with this advice.

Are Pet Owners Straying?

Turn pet owners onto issues of behavior, dentistry, payment options at your veterinary practice, and more.

Research from Trone, a veterinary marketing agency, shows where, how, and why pet owners purchase key health products.