Finance

Market conditions aren't ideal, but they're improving. So why are veterinary practice sales still sluggish?

It's not impossible to build a high-efficiency veterinary practice in a small space.

Studies show lighting can affect employees' moods and productivity. Here's how to maximize the lighting in your practice.

Be up front and get the conversation started. You'll be glad you did.

Consider these economic indicators when thinking about remodeling, expanding, or building a new veterinary practice.

According to a dvm360 survey, local economies are still influencing veterinary hospital revenue (mostly for the worse), and fewer practices are seeing an increase in their average client transaction.

Who says you have to learn the hard way? Dodge these common annual plan faux pas and keep your goal of providing affordable bundled healthcare services alive.

The presidential victor will put his stamp on four years of tax hikes and drops. See what's up for debate in 2013 and what your paystub and retirement funds will look like.

Forget politicians. Much-needed change can come from you.

Shawn McVey's offers advice for the veterinary practitioner who feels challenged by the low-cost alternatives.

Consultant Fritz Wood explains how and why it’s essential to the health of veterinary practices.

The whole building process cost twice the amount Dr. Jeff Walcoff, owner of Bennett Creek Animal Hospital in Clarksburg, Md., expected. Learn the hard lessons from a veterinary practice owner who's been there.

What if veterinarians were part of the Affordable Care Act?

Years after graduating, this Utah veterinarian is still in the grips of his student loan burden. But hope is on the horizon as he finally closes in on his dream of owning a practice.

The location of your veterinary practice means your business could sink or swim.

Prepare your veterinary clinic for the up-and-coming generation of tweeting, texting, and Facebooking clients.

There may be lies, darn lies and statistics, but the study results here show enough positive trends for the profession to be hopeful.

If the day-to-day struggles of an ambulatory equine practice are wearing you down, it may be time to consider building, buying, or renting a haul-in facility.

Before you freak out, take a deep breathe and learn from these tips.

Exclusive Technician Debt Data from the 2012 Firstline Veterinary Team Trends Study

Show your boss you're ready for a raise by offering up these ideas to attract clients.

Here's a look at how caging and caging needs have changed over the years.

It takes more than just good bedside manner to keep clients happy these days. Our experts weigh in on the products and services to give you a competitive edge and keep pet owners coming back.

Don't be hasty when introducing new veterinary products and services.

Many associate veterinarians are committed to owning a practice one day, but others are still on the fence. Our experts break down the reasons behind the reluctance.

An arm-twisting, high-pressure veterinary salesman meets his match in the form of a practical joke.

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.

Before you assume the role of practice owner, take note of these tips.