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Dr. Laurie Hess worked for months to create a veterinary hospital tailored specifically for exotic animals. Here's a peek at the result.

Dr. Lori Hess worked for months to create a veterinary hospital tailored specifically for exotic animals. Here's a peek at the result.

New data shows a rough 2009 with rays of sunshine.

Two studies focus on motivations for entering and leaving rural practice.

Spring is stray kitten season. Before you act on your instinct to help, go through these steps.

Tips to turn around a lousy day working at the veterinary hospital.

Fraud and embezzlement can happen to you. Read about a college panel discussion on the topic, then discuss on dvm360.com.

Dr. Lori Hess worked for months to create a veterinary hospital tailored specifically for exotic animals. Here's a peek at the result.

Dr. Lori Hess built her dream hospital and documented the process. Here's a look at the construction of her exotic hospital from start to finish.

Dr. Lori Hess built her dream hospital and documented the process. Here's a look at the construction of her exotic hospital from start to finish.

Conference officials unveiled the Washington D.C. area as the exciting new convention site for the CVC group.

Dr. Lori Hess built her dream hospital and documented the process. Here's a look at the construction of her exotic hospital from start to finish.

Look inside the construction of an exotics hospital from start to finish.

Dr. Lori Hess built her dream hospital and documented the process. Here's a look at the construction of her exotic hospital from start to finish.

Dr. Lori Hess built her dream hospital and documented the process. Here's a look at the construction of her exotic hospital from start to finish.

Dr. Lori Hess built her dream hospital and documented the process. Here's a look at the construction of her exotic hospital from start to finish.

Veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, cites wireless technology as an exciting innovation in design and describes how its implementation is beneficial to the staff and the bottom line.

Management consultant Denise Tumblin, CPA, points out the importance of avoiding missed charges and provides actual case study examples with some surprising figures.

Eliminate "fear of cost" and increase treatment acceptance by helping clients understand your policies.

Consultant Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM, opened the practice management program at CVC in Baltimore and talked about communication strategies that can boost clients' loyalty and trust.

While colorful flowers are easy on the eyes, they pose potential danger to cats and dogs. Teach your clients how to pet-proof their gardens with this information about common spring plants and their toxicities.

Photo gallery: 6 toxic springtime plants (Lilies)

Photo gallery: 6 toxic springtime plants (Crocuses)

Teach clients how to pet-proof their gardens from toxic flowers.

Photo gallery: 6 toxic springtime plants (Fertilizers)