Expert Interviews

Mark Opperman, CVPM, says not only should you know this number, but you should also be working to improve it.

Mike Chaddock, DVM, EML, associate dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, explains why veterinary students should have basic personal finance skills before entering college.

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), technician learning and development manager at Ethos Veterinary Health, explains how to create a complete and balanced pet diet within an owner’s price range.

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), technician learning and development manager at Ethos Veterinary Health, explains the importance of feeding pets a complete and balanced diet.

The dumb is in the details when it comes to veterinary hospital design.

E’Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB, veterinary behaviorist at Veterinary Behavior Consultations of Colorado & New York City, stresses how veterinarians should devote more time to address behavior questions.

Anne McCann, national emergency programs coordinator at the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Care, discusses veterinary roles in family preparedness.

Lap of Love's Dr. Mary Gardner discusses the "budgets" pet owners face with sick and aged pets.

CVC educator Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM lays out the need to explain fully the value of the medicine you provide and the ways to pay for it.

As students and their families bear more and more of the cost of veterinary school, one official worries they may soon decide the cost is no longer worth it.

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD, editor-in-chief of American Veterinarian, discusses what drives veterinarians to be veterinarians.

Live from CVC Kansas City, we talk team compliance for educational articles.

Entitled, coddled, special snowflakes? Um, no. Millennials Dr. Kat and manager Matt bust myths about the new-school me generation.

Dr. Robin Downing explores the link between fear and pain in your feline veterinary patients.

Live from CVC Kansas City, Ori Scislowicz offers advice and encouragement to fellow veterinary professionals both considering and in the midst of motherhood.

What are the responsibilities of veterinarians when disaster strikes their local communities?

E’Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB, veterinary behaviorist at Veterinary Behavior Consultations of Colorado & New York City, discusses how veterinarians can make the most of the time that they have with their patients.

Live from the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference in Kansas City, we spoke to Randy Spencer, DVM, about his award-winning practice.

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), technician learning and development manager at Ethos Veterinary Health, explains common misconceptions regarding pet nutrition.

Don't be ashamed! It's all in name of veterinary client education.

How you, too, can be taking advantage of its palliative and recuperative benefits in your veterinary patients.

"Sit," "roll over," and the like are good ways for your dog to show offbut these moves also help you communicate with and calm your pet.

The cost of a veterinary medical education has increased significantly, but the price tag isn't the whole story.

Of course veterinary team members care about their wages, but as Denise Tumblin, CPA shares in this video, their other main concerns may surprise practice owners. Watch to find out what the Benchmarks study has revealed.

Dr. Karen Felsted offers suggestions to help clients pay for costly conditions like diabetes management.

Enlist your handwriting overachievers to help keep the day on track.

Is your veterinary team tired of having the flea, tick, heartworm, parasite talks with pet owners? Look for the stark piece of data or the emotional hook to get them engaged again.

There are lots of ways to approach this conversation. Steve Noonan, DVM, who's lived through his own depression, has these suggestions.