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Director of associations first Veterinary Economics Division says challenges to the profession are considerable; financial acumen will be key to success of profession.

Yes, price and income affect the demand for veterinary services. But in the case of nutrition, education may be just as important.

Pet Owner Paths research looks at clinical signs, client reactions.

Our study suggests that when veterinary prices rise faster than the rate of inflation, consumers opt out of seeking services.

Pet Owner Paths research pinpoints differences in how younger pet owners choose pet care.

How much do you love your digital radiography system? Is it an obsession or just a fling? We asked survey-takers to share the opinions on what digital radiography does for their productivity in practice and what itll look like in the future.

The New York Times says whisker fatigue is plaguing cats. The solution? A $40 feeding dish.

A robust economy has helped this financial indicator trend in a positive direction. But for the health of the profession, more needs to happen.

Unless veterinarians develop a financial focus, they may lose their position of influence in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Google is so last-decadethese days clients are taking their pet-related queries to Siri, Alexa and other voice technology assistants.

Being aware of demographic shiftsand adapting your strategies accordinglycan help you find success for your practice and better health for more pets.

Economic indicators for veterinary medicine are not all rosy. And still private equity is pouring in to buy veterinary practices. Heres where they see potential.

Does the corporate boogeyman have you worried that independent private practice wont be an option in the future? Our panel of experts is here to help.

Two successful hospitals have spent years trying to find a veterinary associate. Are these isolated incidents or signs of a larger trend? While the experts deliberate, futures hang in the balance.

What does the future hold? We asked dvm360 readers and industry experts for their thoughts.

Fat-cat investors are hungry for great veterinary hospitals to buy, and they're baiting the nation's practice owners with juicy sale checks. Here's what they want in a prize catch.

Here are the most up-to-date numbers we could get on the number of veterinary practices owned by corporate consolidators and practice chains.

Pet owners every day are asking that questionor thinking itwhen it comes to your veterinary practice. Consider this new survey from a veterinary smartphone app company.

We went to Vegas and all we got was this amazeballs roundup of whats new and coming to a show floor near you.

Are brachycephalic breeds doomed for a lifetime of poor health? New data does not look promising for the pug and its fellow flat-nosed friends.

Pet owners disagree with veterinarians on nutritional issues

We have four words: New. Veterinary. Products. GO!

Veterinary firms are becoming more concentratedfewer in number and larger in size. Heres a look at why its happening and what the impact might be.

What they are, why they're so bad for veterinary practices, and where your hope for change lies.

The total value of economic activity generated from veterinary services in 2014? A cool $63.1 billion.

Candy and pet food company, which already owns the Banfield and BluePearl chains, will pay $9.1 billion for VCAs almost-800-practice business.

AVMA economists offer hope and a call for action.

Dr. Mike Paul reflects on his humble beginnings, veterinary inspiration and the future of a reality TV-style profession.

What will veterinary medicine look like in 5, 15 and 30 years? We adapted a CVC session by Ernie Ward, DVM, to create a timeline of things to come.

An honest assessment of veterinarians' hang-ups with technology and a path to move forward.