Market Trends
An ailing profession: Money matters
It's time to gain control over your financial health in veterinary practice-and Veterinary Economics is here to help.
An ailing veterinary profession: Six diagnostic indicators
The poor financial health of veterinarians is more evidence that the profession must act on permanent and lasting change to save itself from itself.
An ailing veterinary profession: Your complete resource
This groundbreaking package from the dvm360 team shares new data about veterinarians' finances and strategies and solutions that will make you feel more in control of your future.
Blog: Texas, Minn., N. Carolina 'get' the human-animal bond
Innovative programs pair people and animals for boosted health and well-being.
SLIDESHOW: Success in mixed animal practice
Veterinarians with a heart for small-town life find big opportunities with mixed-animal practice.
Finding success in mixed animal practice
Veterinarians with a heart for small-town life find big opportunities with mixed animal practice.
Blog: Breed ban balloon is starting to deflate
Legislation catching up with veterinarians' professional judgment.
Non-anesthetic veterinary dentistry pays: But at what cost?
What happens when patients that have had non-anesthetic cleanings develop a problem?
Getting to the root of anesthesia-free veterinary dental care
More veterinarians are sanctioning cleanings without anesthesia. Here's what you need to know.
Entrepreneurs seek to bring new products to veterinarians and the animal health market
Animal Health Investment Forum participants look for backers for innovations in veterinary medicine.
Leaders in the veterinary profession go toe to toe over supply and demand
Debate at Banfield pet health summit sparks discussions over how to steer veterinary profession.
FidoPharm launches fipronil-permethrin combination product
PetArmorPro Advanced will be sold over the counter at Walmart.
The feline facts: A dvm360 data package
Phase 3 of the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study focuses on the state of feline healthcare.
Veterinarian reacts to New York Times article on debt
Although focused on the negative influence of rising debt and decreasing demand in the veterinary profession, article offers hope for at least one veterinarian.
Tensions build between private practitioners, low-cost service providers
But some private veterinary practices have found ways to co-exist with public programs and charitable organizations.
Betty White: The scourge of the veterinary profession?
Some veterinarians still link her to a 1-800 PetMeds endorsement and the Internet pharmacy boom. Are pet owners trusting their veterinarians less, and is White to blame?
Veterinary groups contend with retail pharmacy issues
AVMA, Oregon VMA look to open communication between veterinarians and pharmacists.
American Humane Association investigates why people don't own pets
Surprising barriers include lasting grief over loss of a previous pet-and a frank dislike of cats.
AVMA survey reveals bleak situation for new veterinary graduates
Findings indicate that starting salaries, job offers dwindling while average student debt load grows.
Explore the controversy: Low-cost vs. high-end veterinary business models
Shawn McVey's offers advice for the veterinary practitioner who feels challenged by the low-cost alternatives.
5 things veterinary practice owners need to know about healthcare reform
The Supreme Court has upheld a majority of the Affordable Care Act. So now what?
State of the Profession: A snapshot of veterinary practice, circa 2012
There may be lies, darn lies and statistics, but the study results here show enough positive trends for the profession to be hopeful.
State of the Profession: A look at veterinary compensation
DVM illustrates key issues in finance, workforce and practice life through the results of the 2012 State of the Profession Survey.
Walmart launches premium dog food
Walmart announced today that it's expanding its dog food line to include a new premium dry dog food, Pure Balance.
Practice ownership: What's keeping out associates?
Many associate veterinarians are committed to owning a practice one day, but others are still on the fence. Our experts break down the reasons behind the reluctance.
California veterinary practices surge
New data shows increase in veterinary revenue growth.
Now pets can dress like a rock star
Famous rocker Bret Michaels creates line of pet accessories.
CATalyst Council sets out to increase feline veterinary visits, client education with cat-friendly practice makeover
Study finds 5 percent increase in feline visits for participating practices.
Keep 'unfaithful' veterinary clients connected
How do I protect and monitor my patients when they buy their flea, tick, heartworm, and other preventives from big-box pharmacies?
Veterinary market data: Pet owner purchasing trends
Research from Trone, a veterinary marketing agency, shows where, how, and why pet owners purchase key health products.