Practice Management

Everybody loves a good story—that’s why effective storytelling can save lives in the world of veterinary medicine.

Embracing mentorship can elevate a practice by boosting a team’s professional growth, job satisfaction, and clinic success. Here’s what you should know about the requirements and benefits of mentorship in veterinary practice.

Over the last few years, credentialed veterinary technicians have continued to play a vital role in the progression of veterinary medicine. They are utilized more in practice to improve efficiency, workflow, and overall profitability in our clinics. Technicians can also be utilized to improve feline interactions overall and reduce the impact of fear and other negative emotions that may be associated with visits. By Jamie Rauscher, LVT.

Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, shares insights into the importance of personalized experiences in veterinary practice.

Is flexibility possible as an employee? These veterinary team members say yes, share what it means to them, and give advice on how to achieve it.

Looking for inspiration on how to provide more flexibility to your team? Check out some of the creative ways hospital leaders are making it work.

The phrases “hiring for fit” and “hiring for culture” are often used as guiding recruitment principles, and on the surface, they seem like a great way to build a harmonious team. However, it’s important to understand how these practices can also foster bias.

AAHA CON 2024 is just a couple flips of the calendar away, and if you haven’t already made plans to head to National Harbor, Maryland, this September for our annual veterinary conference, there’s no time like the present to get started.

Hurricane Ian left a path of devastation when it hit Florida in 2022. Now, almost two years later, the destruction of VCA’s hospital on Sanibel Island allowed their team to rebuild not only a bigger practice but one that provides more comprehensive pet care.

Many practice owners start thinking about selling too late—whether they hope to sell to an individual or a corporation. That’s because finding a practitioner-buyer other than an associate can take several years, and consolidators typically require sellers to keep working for years. So what do you do?