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The needy get served. The private practices do top-notch medicine. Everyone wins!

Bring them back by investing some time and money in your marketing, building and team morale.

Heres a tip or two from Benchmarks' Well-Managed Practices on talking to clients about a varied menu of choices.

Veterinary Economics took a special look into the non-clinical content in veterinary curriculums.

Check out Veterinary Economics list of articles you couldnt get enough of in 2014.

What youd ask and what youd never think to ask the first female AVMA president, Dr. Mary Beth Leininger. What are her unique fingerprints on the veterinary profession?

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.”

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

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.

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

Tis the hazardous season for pets and their owners.

The Veterinary Economics Practice Manager of the Year shares his team's solution: two "flags" in the practice software, not one.

Don't wait until January to decide on the ways you want your practice to shine in 2015.

This practice quiets offending clicks by simply using a piece of tape.

Dip your toe in exotics with these first steps for veterinarians ready to delve into caring for pets that are less commonbut no less lovable.

Bust this myth: Team members don't know enough to educate pet owners about pet insurance.

Test yourself: Consider these common insurance myths and facts and learn how to make pet insurance work for you and for pet owners.

Bust this myth: Dissatisfied pet insurance customers will blame their veterinary practices.

Bust this myth: Pet insurance companies will decide the medical care practices offer.

Ariel, Bayley, and Major "speak" about pet insurance experiences and the veterinarians who came to their rescue when they tangled with a garage door, a 55-gallon aquarium, and a rock.

My wife was out of town recently and left me alone with our 4-year-old daughter.

Set team members on the right social-media trick at your practice with this customizable policy.

Economic realities and flawed assumptions mean trouble for production-based compensation models in veterinary practice.