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dvm360 March 2021
Understanding how to calculate your practice’s value will help you get the biggest bang for your buck.
Could your canine patients benefit from daily medication for this behavior problem, or is there another solution?
Practice managers step up to the plate day in and day out, successfully executing the tasks at hand today and planning for continued success tomorrow.
Generally speaking, managers work in a veterinary practice, while leaders work on the practice. Which role you play depends on how you spend your time.
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” —Brené Brown
Research funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and Pet Partners will evaluate the impact of therapy dog visits on anxiety in children receiving emergency care.
Cats that are immune to the powers of catnip may still be able to enjoy that special brand of feline fun with alternative plant materials that may work just as well.
The first-year students have discovered that they were all adopted from the same Chinese orphanage.
Considerations for the use of echocardiography to evaluate suspected tumors located in the heart.
To help prevent stories like these, the Pet Poison Hotline recently created “Toxin Tails," an online platform that educates the veterinary community and pet owners about pet poisoning dangers.
Among the many lessons I learned in veterinary school were these: Don’t be late, and always be prepared.
This year’s winners will each receive $10,000, mentorship, and an opportunity to participate in a virtual accelerator bootcamp and present their businesses at a virtual pitch competition in March.
Research reveals there may be worse things lurking in your local dog park than inattentive pet owners: namely, intestinal parasites and lots of them. Learn what this means for your veterinary practice and neighborhood.
Consolidating and managing your hospital inventory can save money and streamline practice recommendations.
2020 was a masterclass in chaos, unpredictability, and exhaustion for veterinarians, with perhaps no group hit harder than veterinarians who are also mothers.
In most cats, hyperthyroidism is a relatively straightforward diagnosis, but some cases require a more extensive workup, including measurement of the complete thyroid hormone panel.
Identifying pain in a dog and discussing it with owners can be difficult, but proper pain assessments will improve your canine patients’ quality of life.
Little is guaranteed to associate veterinarians earning a base salary plus a percentage of production. Here’s how to make the best of this compensation situation.
Here is your chance to enter—or nominate a colleague for—the 2021 dvm360®/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contest, sponsored by Nationwide.
The goal of this new initiative is to empower technicians to advance their careers by offering them training courses, tailored mentorship, and the opportunity to significantly boost their salary.
The new name reflects the organization’s commitment to the health and well-being of pet cats, homeless cats, and shelter cats.
The country’s largest pet retailer and largest pet insurer have teamed up to offer pet owners convenience and cost savings when purchasing pet medications.
The organization’s mission is to keep pets and their owners together during these unprecedented times, thus avoiding rehousing or relinquishing of animals to shelters.
Freddy the Great Dane was named tallest dog in the world by the Guinness World Records in 2016, standing 7 feet 5.5 inches tall on his hind legs.
With the preponderance of serotonin-associated medications prescribed for both people and animals, veterinarians must know the potential for toxicity in their patients.
This year’s Feather in Her Cap Award recognized an animal welfare leader who has contributed significantly to the veterinary industry, including mentoring and developing women leaders.
The Miami Heat announced that COVID-19 detection canines will screen fans at all home games. Anyone who’s allergic or afraid of dogs will be offered a rapid antigen test.
Regardless of the intention, it is never OK for a veterinary technician to sign off on a medical order on behalf of a veterinarian.
With a single intra-articular injection of Synovetin OA, dogs with elbow arthritis may remain pain-free for up to a year.
