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Our current state of affairs affects companion animals as well as the people who care for them. The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition outlines why it’s more important than ever to incorporate dog bite prevention education into client communication.

Experts agree that in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, veterinarians need technology in their practices today more than ever. Whether you're a technology novice or an expert, there's always more to learn.

Among the many adjectives that might describe working in a veterinary practice, ‘dangerous’ is likely not among the first that come to mind. But maybe it should be.

Addressing this question with your elderly clients can be challenging and uncomfortable, but it’s important and requires careful attention.

Are you remaining optimistic about the future of veterinary practice? This ongoing COVID-19 conversation offers tips for combatting depression and burnout right now, and planning for the future.

The necessary changes veterinary practices have made to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak are sparking all sorts of ideas about new ways to run a veterinary practice once the crisis is over.

This free CE webinar will illuminate best practices for the use of technology, including telemedicine, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The coronavirus pandemic has generated more questions than answers so far, but a recent webinar outlines what we do know, including infectivity in animals, and what precautions pet owners and practices should be taking.

New protocols in the face of COVID-19 have impacted most aspects of veterinary practice, perhaps none more so than euthanasia procedures.

Monitoring ventilation is critical in dogs and cats undergoing dental procedures.

What does "normal" look like in a 33,000-square-foot emergency and specialty veterinary hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A New Jersey practice owner shares the changes his practice has made in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It's been a rough time in many ways, but he couldn't be prouder of his staff and clients.

The association shared with its global veterinary audience news of the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, plus preliminary international research on transmission and treatment.

Fleas have a supersonic life cycle and fireball breeding power, but many veterinary clients don’t grasp the behemoth problems these arthropodal dynamos can create. That’s where you come in.

New research reinforces the power of word-of-mouth referrals in growing your veterinary practice.

This is uncharted territory for all of us. Here’s how one practice manager has changed her hospital’s protocols to continue providing excellent service while keeping people as safe as possible.

Words of wisdom about building or remodeling a veterinary hospital from some of the 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition winners.

In case you were wondering what it’s like being a veterinary student on the brink of graduation during the COVID-19 outbreak, I can tell you this: It sucks.

If you’ve got big dreams of building a practice of your own from the ground up, take it from the winner of the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition in the “less than 8,000 square feet” category: It can happen for you.

Certified leadership and wellness coach Kristina Guldbrand shares some tips to help you keep your veterinary team connected during these challenging times.

As veterinary practices continually adjust clinic protocols in the face of COVID-19, they must also manage costs differently, abide by new employment laws, and keep staff calm and informed. Here’s what you need to know.

California house-call veterinarian Dr. Patrick Mahaney shares some of the changes he’s implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New data highlight another way your veterinary practice may be able to increase revenue: Offer additional payment options.

The agency is temporarily suspending enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements, but state requirements remain in force.

Caudal epidural anesthesia allows for invasive procedures while the horse is sedated in standing position without pain or discomfort.

A flagship study details tick infestations in pet dogs and cats in the United States.

As if making the life-altering decision to buy a veterinary practice isn’t daunting enough, there can arise hidden obstacles and unexpected worries for potential owners.

Before our headlines and newsfeeds contained almost exclusively COVID-19 news, who could have imagined the transformation our daily lives would undergo at both work and home?

A look at veterinary news highlights from this week.

A longstanding community practice needs a facility that reflects its standards of care—and fulfilling that mission earned one hospital the highest honors in the 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition.