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It would be impossible to imagine a thriving veterinary industry without the tireless work of the nearly 110,000 vet techs currently employed in the United States. Since 1989, when the AVMA officially adopted the term "veterinary technician," it has become one of the fastest-growing professions in veterinary medicine.  

Find a scalable complete indoor disinfection solution that is effective at both disinfecting surfaces and eliminating airborne microorganisms (like bacteria and viruses). 

By taking proactive steps to maintain their pet s ’ dental health, pet parents can significantly contribute to their pet s ’ overall health and happiness . When tooth brushing is challenging, dental chews can be an at-home alternative.

Growing up with restaurateurs for parents, Debbie Boone, CVPM, learned firsthand how exceptional hospitality garners loyal clients and transforms the lives of employees—and she wants healthcare professionals to reap those benefits.

If you're considering selling to a Veterinary Services Organization (VSO)—sometimes called consolidators or corporate owners—careful planning and strategic decision-making are essential.

ccording to its statement last fall, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) supports the judicious use of vaccines in pets in order to protect both animals and humans from disease and death.  The positive position from PIJAC can help retail animal health pros deal with pet owner concerns about over-vaccinating or side effects. 

Two years ago, Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP) partnered with Vetstreet, a leading provider of veterinary marketing solutions, to develop the Inactive Client Program, a client-centric email reminder program to reengage inactive pet owners. 

Two years ago, Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP) partnered with Vetstreet, a leading provider of veterinary marketing solutions, to develop  the Inactive Client Program,  a client-centric email reminder program to reengage inactive pet owners.

Most of us have left a meeting or discussion mumbling this to ourselves or a colleague about a deadline, “YHTBKM!” Often, there’s no discussion in spite of the group’s knowledge that the deadline is not realistic. Deadlines are one of the bigger sources of workplace stress. Employees worry that by asking for a deadline extension, their managers would think they were incompetent and unmotivated. According to studies, managers generally view asking for an extension as a sign of motivation.

Veterinary behavior is a relatively new specialty in our profession. Unfortunately, as such, plenty of old wives tales persist. As veterinarians and veterinary nurses, we critically evaluate and use evidenced-based medicine for our patients on a daily basis, and this should apply to behavior and training, as well. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about our patient’s behaviors that still are being propagated, despite scientific evidence to the contrary.