Owners

Albany, N.Y. - New York veterinarians may have to certify some animal breeders if a bill is passed by state legislators.

Read more from the DVM Newsmakers Summit.

One of the more stressful times in a veterinarian's employment relationship is contract-signing or contract-renewal time.

Tough talk is the basis of my column. And it's especially needed as our struggling economy flops around like a newly caught fish in the bottom of your boat.

When it comes to problem appointments, DVMs may hide behind their stethoscopes.

Elmont, N.Y. -- Mine That Bird, this year's Kentucky Derby winner co-owned by a veterinarian, finished third in Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes, the final race in the 2009 Triple Crown.

Olympia, Wash. -- "Registered veterinary medication clerks" will be able to administer controlled substances without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, according to a new law passed in Washington.

Lacey heard the tell-tale chirp from her cell phone.

The downturn is still with us, but a solid grasp of how recent changes affect you will help your practice persevere-along with a great reminder system.

Our immediate future is about 80 watts short of bright.

Many practice owners reject discounts, but offering clients little freebies can sometimes benefit your practice.

Don't panic: You don't necessarily have to delay retirement due to a struggling economy.

Feeling pelted by the recession? From your fellow owners, associates, and practice managers, here are 17 ideas for making the best of the downturn.

Obama's recent stimulus bill and budget proposal contain both good news and bad news for individuals, businesses.

Lakewood, Colo. -- A new guide to help veterinarians counsel pet owners about behavior problems has been developed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

A tax on veterinary services is officially off the table in California.

Look at all the layoffs, even within the biggest and strongest companies.

The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before.

With the season for filing 2008 tax returns well under way, all veterinarians should be aware of changes to the laws.

A new Brakke survey shows that the veterinary profession may not be so secure after all.

Philadelphia -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of Business are teaming up to offer what is being called the Executive Veterinary Leadership Program.

Talk about last-minute changes in tax laws that will affect veterinarians.

Consultants Gary Glassman and Mark Opperman explain why you should hold on to your pharmacy revenue-and how to win against Internet pharmacies.

California is looking for ways to make ends meet, including a proposed new veterinary service tax.

NATIONAL REPORT - Brett Cordes, DVM, turned 35 when he felt the lump in his neck.

The average associate salary was $84,331 in 2007, exceeding the 2005 average by 17 percent, the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association reports.

The economic downturn has had little effect so far on the buying and selling of veterinary practices.

A simple client survey can give you insight into your level of customer satisfaction.