Finance

A dive into the mindset of your millennial clients reveals their philosophies about pet ownership, their interest in pet health insurance, and how to communicate with this group in ways that are meaningful to them.

New research shows that pet owners anticipate lower prices—as well as good quality care—in Walmart-based veterinary clinics. Here’s how to compete.

Dr. Christopher Allen takes a look at the potential financial fallout facing veterinary associates and practice owners post COVID-19. He also shares some possible opportunities for those who are prepared.

Two veterinary technicians offer advice to fellow technicians who are looking for their next great job.

After a 16-year stint, including the past 13 years as chief veterinary officer, Dr. Carol McConnell has retired from Nationwide. Dr. Jules Benson assumed her position earlier this month.

Are you remaining optimistic about the future of veterinary practice? This ongoing COVID-19 conversation offers tips for combatting depression and burnout right now, and planning for the future.

The necessary changes veterinary practices have made to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak are sparking all sorts of ideas about new ways to run a veterinary practice once the crisis is over.

The need for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has created fertile ground for the use of telemedicine in providing veterinary care. Here's what you should know.

New data highlight another way your veterinary practice may be able to increase revenue: Offer additional payment options.

A recent webinar for veterinary practice owners and managers shed some light on how to reduce workplace exposure to the novel coronavirus, and the legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to employees and their business.

Do you know where to look for efficiencies and new growth possibilities for your veterinary practice?

If passed, the new bill would allow borrowers to pause interest accumulation and loan repayment while pursuing additional veterinary training and education.

It’s been something of a struggle to establish pet insurance as a standard in pet care in the United States, but a new generation of pet owners may be changing that.

Millennials are one of the largest driving forces behind pet health insurance growth.

Some veterinary professionals find online fundraising for pet care distasteful, but it does have some plusses.

Two young doctors dove right into practice ownership and building a facility all at once and got the practice of their dreams, earning them top honors in the under-8,000-square-feet category of the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition. 

It’s wisely been said that one cannot chart a route until their destination is known. For many long-time veterinary practice owners who are considering a sale, there is a good deal of obsessing over the route and precious little hard thought about the destination.

Study shows 550%+ returns when practices add communication software that allows pet owners to stay current and pet care providers to stay connected. (Sponsored by PetDesk)

The ‘R’ word is an economic inevitability, but that doesn’t mean you should panic. Take these five steps to prepare your veterinary practice for the next downturn.

A data dive yields insights on becoming a Cat-Friendly Practice through the American Association of Feline Practitioners—and how satisfied veterinary hospital owners and managers are with the results.

Price breaks for staff family members, hardship clients and rescue organizations are costing Dr. Reed's veterinary practice. His brilliant idea? Staff members should pay a percentage of the discount. Hold on, says his hospital administrator.

When clients won't accept your recommendation, could it be time to drop the price? Fetch dvm360 speaker Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA, encourages veterinary professionals to consider cost-based pricing.

Here's how to help prevent your veterinary practice from getting in a financial bind. Listen to this advice about the importance of securing finances first instead of hastily signing purchasing agreements.

I had a crazy idea to put your veterinary practice advertising dollars somewhere else, but I gut-checked myself with an economist first.

Here's what to think through before you sign your employment contract as a veterinary associateconsider the things that could go wrong or negatively affect your production.

Space to work, quiet to heal, more light: A tribute to my dog's stay in a veterinary emergency clinic.

The days of set it and forget it when it comes to monitoring your veterinary hospitals finances are done. You cant fly blind as an ownerso start asking questions of the financial advisors at your disposal.

Here are 4 ways to attract new clients and reach out to existing ones during those slower times.