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Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, expresses the importance of checking retention rates and online reviews to know whether you’re communicating with clients effectively or not.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, says it’s important to educate your clients but not overwhelm them.

VCA and Mars Merger

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Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, veterinary industry liaison, speaker, consultant, explains why she thinks the VCA and Mars merger provides a unique opportunity for veterinarians.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, notes that when speaking with clients veterinarians speak in a different language than they would with colleagues or staff.

Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, CEO of Synergie, notes that there are several obstacles standing in the way of changing the title of veterinary technician to veterinary nurse.

Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, CEO of Synergie, mentions the different groups that are striving toward making the title change of veterinary technician to veterinary nurse.

Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, CEO of Synergie, says changing veterinary technicians to veterinary nurses would clarify the role, as well as educate clients on the value of a veterinary nurse.

Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, CEO of Synergie, explains why the title of veterinary technician should be changed to veterinary nurse.

Leslie A. Mamalis, MBA, MSIT, CVA, owner of Summit Veterinary Advisors, says you should track your income and expenses to get a sense of how your veterinary practice stacks up to other practices.

Leslie A. Mamalis, MBA, MSIT, CVA, owner of Summit Veterinary Advisors, explains exactly what she means by the "nitty gritty" of budgeting.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, and associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, explains some of the top things you should be considering when educating clients.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, and associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, says to communicate with clients effectively, you need to be aware that everything in your veterinary hospital speaks.

Richard Marconi, PhD, and professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center discusees the effectiveness of OspA Lyme disease vaccines and why OspC vaccines stand out.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains why Lyme disease is so prevalent today and what breakthroughs are happening with vaccine development.