News

Industry partnership bolsters urolith research, diagnostics, and treatment

The Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) at the University of Minnesota has received its 2 millionth urinary stone sample, also known as a urolith, an achievement made possible by decades of support from long-time partner Hill’s Pet Nutrition and submissions from more than 50,000 veterinary clinics in 103 countries. 

Continuing Education

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Staff Retention: Compensation, Benefits and Growth

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In this session:  Brandon Hess, CVPM, CCFP, SHRM-CP shares appropriate compensation and benefits being offered. Additionally, attendees will learn how they can (financially) be more competitive with pay and benefits.

Small Animal

A look at ketamine as a palliative care tool

When used thoughtfully, ketamine may be a powerful tool in veterinary hospice and palliative care, allowing clinicians to re-establish comfort, reassess patient baseline, and recalibrate daily pain management strategies with greater accuracy.

Practice Management

How labor is driving the high cost of vet care

Veterinary medicine is a people business, and it’s not just veterinarians needing to get paid. Here’s a quick rundown of additional reasons explaining the uptick in payroll and its associated expenses.