National Report - According to the recent "Compassionate Care Online Survey" from Virbac Animal Health, 47 percent of veterinarians have end-of-life discussions with their clients more than 11 times per month. How these conversations unfold, experts say, is key to a client's comfort with their choice in extending or ending a pet's life.
Keep an eye out for inappropriate computer usage by using a few simple tools.
Pet owners want annual plans they can pay for monthly, but most veterinary practices aren't offering them. Are these plans just a fad-or are they the future of wellness care?
Check out the data on common and costly conditions. How can you help clients and pets avoid them?
Check yourself against this quick crash course in veterinary terminology
Avoid computer viruses, phishing scams, and more by watching team members' Internet usage as necessary.
The way your clients obtain medical products is in a state of flux. Can you keep your practice's light lit? Of course you can.
Do you discount your services? Sure you do.
One organization has delved into the mind of the hobby horse owner?one of the equine industry?s prime clients. Here?s what it found.
The online possibilities are endless: finding clinical information, bonding with clients, ordering supplies, and so on. Here's how you and your colleagues are taking advantage of the Internet.
These medical procedures cost a lot because they're worth it, requiring hard work and high-quality medical care at the veterinary practice. Let your clients know.
Sample Internet usage and social media policy
Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and properly promote your practice online.
Learn what happened to push this practice manager into paperless practice
Three questions to ask yourself before buying a new piece of veterinary equipment.
Without marketing or advertising, no one will know that your veterinary practice exists, so it?s crucial that your clinic has a marketing strategy.
When your practice adds equipment and services, you'll find opportunities for better client and patient care and increased professional growth.
Most of you aren't implementing annual wellness plans, but clients are asking for them. What gives?
Some veterinary practices don't allow team members to use the Internet at work. If your practice is among them, it's time to make your case.
Smartphones and touchscreen tablet devices let you text, surf the net, take pictures, and be more productive. Find out how your colleagues are branching out by using the newest technology gadgets.
What you don't know can hurt you and your veterinary patients-especially when it comes to managing euthanasias and end-of-life discussions.
Accept that things change and let your pharmacy go. Or fight back.
Your paycheck as a veterinary team member may not reflect all your hard work but before you get upset, get some perspective.
The August issue's survey data lets you peek inside more than 400 veterinary practices.
A cup of coffee might give you a jolt of energy in the morning, but nothing does more for sound decision-making like a night of restful dozing.
Why wait for the veterinary practice owner to offer you new responsibilities and promotions?
It's great for looking at funny cat pictures, sure. But the Internet is also a powerful tool that can help your veterinary practice become more productive and profitable.
Summer vacations at veterinary clinics and everywhere else mean everyone pitches in to get the job done.
Here are two important ways that smartphones and other mobile devices are changing the way veterinarians communicate with clients.
Veterinarians: You look forward to that paycheck, but do you look at anything but the amount? It's time to study your salary before you spend it.
