Offering multiple payment options to clients can help forge stronger relationships, create a more profitable and efficient business, and ultimately let you focus on providing quality veterinary care. This article discusses the various ways clients can pay, including pet insurance, wellness plans, nonprofit programs, and payment plans.
NAVTA launched its Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI) in 2017, with the goal of promoting professional standards for education and expanding career potential for technicians. But the initiative has been somewhat controversial, and much of the VNI debate centers (and stalls) on the word nurse itself, even while VNI proponents say that is not the real focus of the initiative.
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: The cone of shame makes pets miserable; Congress introduces veterinary student loan legislation; how to reassure your team during uncertainty; spruce up your website fast; adapt your leadership style to the situation; employees will sacrifice a pay raise for better benefits; understanding the root causes of separation anxiety in dogs; engaging employees leads to retention.
As the year draws to a close, Trends arranged a virtual sitdown with five leaders in telehealth and virtual care to discuss their visions of what virtual care can be—and what it will take to get there.
The AAHA-accredited Practice of the Year awards spotlight the best of the best. Here are profiles of the 2020 finalists!
The inherent challenges of the veterinary profession have been compounded in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest. This article interviews veterinary professionals and wellness consultants about ways to boost morale in animal hospitals, nurture wellbeing for both leadership and support staff, and promote an inclusive culture.
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: Canine study on joint disease; Texas veterinarian wins court case; WSU begins study examining human cancer treatment in dogs; AAVMC presents five awards, scholarship; Neogen rolls out DNA screening tool; veterinarians invited to administer COVID vaccinations; blood test streamlines canine cancer detection; shelter cats help children on autism spectrum; Alison McIntyre named director of VVCA; ending pet obesity drives academic, corporate collaboration; vet volunteers unlock history.
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: CAPC issues appointment guidelines, Cryptosporidium study on gut cells, first-ever stem cell treatment on a nonhuman primate a success, Jesse Brandon named president of LVMA, Fort Drum drive-through clinics, NAIC developing pet insurance model law, mummified Yukon wolf pup, survey on barriers to veterinary care, and rapid language learning in dogs.
In the maelstrom that has been the pandemic, many veterinary practices have been bursting at the seams with business. But did they dare expand during such an unsettled time? Practice owners and building professionals offered their thoughts about construction in a time of uncertainty.
During the pandemic, clients are increasingly filing complaints with state veterinary boards against veterinarians. This article explores ways to protect both your license and your mental health, including documentation, veterinary license defense, and wellness resources.
