Expert Interviews

There are many things veterinary practices can do to identify financial issues before they harm their practice.

Janet McConnell, CVT, director of education and professional development at Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, says becoming certified for Free Free is easy—and a lot of fun.

There is a desire from animal shelter administrators to create closer partnerships with local veterinarians.

Building a successful team in your veterinary practice starts with leadership, but next comes hiring.

Cat owners need help simply getting kitties to your veterinary clinic's door.

Making sure you're equipped for feline trauma is really minimal, says Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC).

The movement from stainless steel kennels to fiberglass kennels is growing.

Karol Mathews, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC, professor emeritus of clinical studies at Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, says humans and animals can receive similar treatments for kidney injuries.

Much like veterinary schools in the United States, veterinary schools in the United Kingdom have full course loads that leave little room for business management courses.

These programs are designed to help educate highschool students that have an interest in veterinary medicine.

Pet owners used to want very professional client service from their veterinarian. But today, they want more real communication.

Anne Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical professor in pathobiology at University of Illinois, describes some of the disease processes that can be recognized with a chemistry panel.

Some veterinary staff members are just not interested in Fear Free. How do you get them on board?

There is a lot going on in the veterinary pain management world—especially with stem cells.

You have to care for yourself so you can keep caring for patients.

Lisa Penny, RPh, FSVHP, director of pharmacy at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, says she has seen several common errors with safeguarding controlled substances at veterinary practices.

From a public health perspective, testing dogs for vector-borne disease helps identify if there are infected ticks in the area.

Julie Reck, DVM, founder and owner of the Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Mill, South Carolina, talks about her journey with Fear Free.

Tracy Dowdy, CVPM, managing director of MRG Consulting and founder of the Relationship Centered Practice Academy, explains why it's important for veterinary practice to hold weekly meetings.

Nancy Dewitz, director of sales and marketing and technical consultant for Beyond Indigo Pets, recommends that veterinary practices have two versions of backup for their medical records and data.

Take a look at your veterinary practice, your brand and what your clients are saying.

Ingrid Johnson, CCBC, a certified cat behavior consultant with Fundamentally Feline, gives some advice for veterinarians looking to implement more behavior into their practice.

For any veterinary practice owner, investing in your staff's continuing education is the best money you can spend.

Let veterinary clients know that "we didn't find anything" can be a good report.

A healthy and productive staff leads to better patient care.

It's highly important for you to figure out what your veterinary practice does differently from the rest.

The current state of the opioid epidemic has made it a little bit more difficult to practice veterinary medicine.

Nonclinical classes can be incorporated into the veterinary curriculum — the curriculum just needs some restructuring.