Veterinary trends
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September 13, 2018Diagnosing patient pain: Don’t just ask how he’s doing, ask what he’s doing
“Pain jeopardizes the human-animal bond,” says Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVA. “[It] jeopardizes everything [veterinarians] seek to achieve.” Septemb... -
April 9, 2018
AAHA, Coffman Organization announce partnership to improve veterinary practice cultures
AAHA and management consulting firm, The Coffman Organization (TCO), have announced a collaboration to study and build stronger, healthier workplac... -
April 5, 2018
Younger veterinarians more stressed than older veterinarians, population as a whole
How do you feel about the veterinary profession? Wait, here’s a better question: How old are you? How you feel about the profession varies with age... -
March 14, 2018
There’s never been a better time for an opioid shortage
The opioid shortage isn’t going away any time soon. The shortage, which is severely affecting veterinarians’ ability to provide pain management for... -
March 5, 2018
Implementing the 2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines into your practice
Ready to improve your practice’s diabetes management game? AAHA’s newly revised Diabetes Management Guidelines feature a robust resource center ful... -
December 28, 2017
Weekly News Roundup 12/22 – 12/28
This week: checking for microchips becomes law in New York, why more dogs aren't sniffing out cancer, and nipping compassion fatigue in the bud -
December 13, 2017
A client’s pet has gone missing. Here’s how to find him.
One out of three pets get lost during their lifetimes. And if a pet service provider hasn’t lost a pet that’s been under their care, it’s only a... -
November 13, 2017
Don't believe everything your clients read on the internet
What do you do when a client comes to you asking about something they read about pet care on Google? Especially if it’s clear to you that the clien... -
October 26, 2017
Learn the art of beautiful euthanasia
Anyone who has ever put a beloved pet to sleep might wonder if there’s such a thing as a good euthanasia. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, and a... -
October 2, 2017
AAHA Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative seeks to address mental health issues within veterinary profession
Mental health issues such as depression, career burnout, compassion fatigue, and even suicide have become an increasingly concerning problem in the... -
September 5, 2017
2017 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines now available
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is pleased to release its newly revised Canine Vaccination Guidelines. -
July 5, 2017
Number of overweight pets increased over the last decade
Banfield released its 2017 State of Pet Health Report on June 27 and the numbers showed that pets’ waistlines are continuing to grow. The report... -
June 7, 2017
An increasing concern for feline hyperthyroidism
Feline hyperthyroidism has become a growing cause for concern and research in the veterinary field. A study published in the February 2017 issue of... -
May 17, 2017
Researchers study genetics and genomic sequencing to treat disorders
Studies of genomic sequencing and genetic disorders in dogs and cats could soon lead to simplified diagnostics and improved treatment methods.... -
April 4, 2017
Partners for Healthy Pets unveils a new reminder program to veterinary practices that re-engages inactive clients
The results of Partners for Healthy Pets’ (PHP) new inactive client reminder program is music to the veterinary profession’s ears —it has... -
January 17, 2017
Myth Busters: Corn Edition!
One of the common questions that many veterinarians are asked has to do with pet food choices; clients want to know what’s best for their pet. The... -
January 9, 2017
Researchers seek volunteers for canine DNA testing
Crowdsourcing works well for creative projects. Could it also help with genetic testing of dogs? Studies have been done linking genetics to behavio... -
November 16, 2016
Consumer preferences trend to natural and organic pet food
If your clinic is selling pet food, you’ve no doubt noticed that recalls are becoming part of life. They are also spurring client spending on... -
April 4, 2016
Culture can impact veterinary practice success, AAHA 2016 State of the Industry reveals
The culture and relationships within a veterinary practice may have a significant impact on the success of a veterinary hospital, according to surv... -
May 27, 2015
AVMA Veterinary Debt and Income report paints market picture
When it comes down to how much you can expect to make as a new veterinarian, or whether your income is similar to other veterinarians, context is... -
March 25, 2015
AVMA report identifies factors that lead to unemployment and underemployment in veterinary profession
Considering a job outside the veterinary industry for your first job out of school? Think again. That's what the 2015 AVMA Report on Veterinary... -
February 10, 2015
AVMA reports on the state of the veterinary industry
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released The AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets, the first of six economic reports that... -
November 19, 2014
U.K. study shows most veterinarians highly concerned about antibiotic resistance
Veterinarians in the U.K. are overwhelmingly concerned about antibiotic resistance and its implications for their ability to treat patients,... -
November 13, 2014
New generation of employees demands updated voluntary benefits, studies show
When deciding which voluntary benefits to offer employees, it can be helpful to consider when your employees were born, according to the Society fo... -
October 30, 2014
Veterinary client satisfaction in Colorado: Relationships are more important than price
The last 20 years have seen a lot of changes in veterinary medicine and even more challenges to the economic prosperity of pet owners. Through all ... -
October 30, 2014
University of Florida study finds multiple benefits in offering wellness plans
Researchers from the University of Florida conducted a study to determine whether wellness plans are financially beneficial to small animal teachin... -
October 30, 2014
AVMA's new veterinary employment statistics show reasons for optimism
The AVMA released new data showing reason for optimism when it comes to veterinary employment during its 2014 Veterinary Economic Summit held Oct.... -
October 21, 2014
Study reveals how veterinary practices can better serve blind, partially sighted clients
A study recently published in the 'Journal of the British Veterinary Association' may prompt veterinary practices to re-evaluate how accessible the... -
October 15, 2014
Interactive infographic allows for comparison of veterinary salaries across the U.S.
Are you ever curious about how much your veterinary counterparts are earning in other states, or how your pay stacks up with that of other... -
September 30, 2014
IDEXX aiming to help practices prosper by strengthening key bonds
In the 2014 AAHA State of the Industry report, IDEXX and AAHA together discovered that veterinary practices who focus on strengthening four specifi...
