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Forecasts predict an increase in GDP and consumers disposable income.

Check out these tips for living with veterinary student loan debt.

A kitty amusement makes good marketing.

Your clients may be getting behavior advice from cable TV. Get your opinion in the mix.

Chances are, that handout on flea allergy dermatitis is appreciated more than you'd think.

Father and son hospitalized as police investigate intent.

Rewards for referrals raise questions about kickbacks.

How well are new graduates prepared for debt repayment, talking to clients and understanding the business of running a practice? We take a look.“Veterinary students just aren't prepared for the ‘real world.' Students and new graduates don't know how to manage their debt or practice finances. And it's the fault of veterinary schools. They aren't teaching students to manage debt or practice medicine in the real world.”

Do you care about clients outside the exam room? Show it.

Our brains move fast! Slow down before you shell out.

If you or someone you love or work with seem down, dont dismiss that. Everyone in veterinary medicine can help as holiday stress and high expectations buffet the vulnerable: Just talk and listen.

This practice uses rubber bands to keep everything in one place for doctor approval.

This reader was moved by a colleague's suicide to share his emotional coping mechanisms for veterinary students, associates and long-time DVMs.

Web-only highlights mentioned in a new article in Veterinary Economics.

If you have to ask, associate, the answer is "no." Just kidding. Take this quiz.

New and classic articles on buying and selling veterinary practices from the pages of dvm360 magazine and Veterinary Economics.

If you're sick of paying more and getting less, its time to put your fear aside and ask for what you want.

Got some extra cash at the end of the year? Put it to good use with tips from these veterinary hospital design experts.

There's no reason why these appointments can't be booked in advance.

Exclusive data from Benchmarks 2014 reveals which client-pleasing amenities practices are using to attract clients.

Youre set to make big changes to improve your dental program. One teensy problemyouve got to face your stick-in-the-mud team member who resists change.

Consider these real client calls, then talk through how your team would respond.

Fishing for the perfect position? Recruiters pose an interesting possibility for job-seeking team members looking for the right practice.

Use this brainstorming worksheet to practice how your veterinary team can use positive words to transform your message.

Firstline data shows 83 percent of team members report they've been bitten in practice. Pet bites are risky business, both for the health of your team members and the associated costs to your practice. In this Team Meeting in a Box, you'll learn how to prevent pet bites and create protocols to keep your team safe.

Dr. Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, CPA, shares ways to get started and why clients will love it.

Make time to talk to your clients with follow-up calls and more ... or your competition will.