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April 04, 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 survey data revealed during the American Animal Hospital Association 2016 State of the Industry presentation. The AAHA 2016 State of the Industry, which was presented during the AAHA Austin 2016 Yearly Conference, examined data from a fall 2015 survey AAHA conducted with the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver that studied organizational culture in veterinary practices.

December 23, 2008

AAHA credit survey: Most practices OK, but some cause for concern

A NEWStat survey of AAHA practice owners and managers shows that although the general health of the industry remains strong, significant percentages of practices are facing potential financial pitfalls. The survey, conducted in early December, asked a series of questions about how the credit crunch is affecting veterinary practices. One out of three practices said they are not able to fully cover monthly operating expenses with monthly income, and nearly 40 percent said they regularly or occasionally need to negotiate delayed payments to suppliers. Nearly a quarter of practices surveyed said they sometimes need to use personal cash to finance normal operating expenses, and three out of four practices reported having to use business credit cards to cover operating costs.

September 13, 2018

Diagnosing 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.” September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and Harvey talked to NEWStat about the importance of pain management in strengthening the human-animal bond, and offered a great tip on how front office staff can help.

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 client doesn’t fully understand what they’ve read? If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it’s just a matter of time.

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. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have published three studies in the past several months focusing on whole genome sequencing (WGS) of cats and identifying biomarkers in dogs.

July 05, 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 analyzed the health records of the 2.5 million dogs and 500,000 cats that visited Banfield facilities across the United States in 2016.

June 07, 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 Environmental Science and Technology found that use of chemical retardants in household objects showed up in dust around the home, meaning cats face a significant exposure to the chemicals.

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