VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe trouble with veterinary practice pricesApril 1, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhat I’m now starting to understand is our clients are almost always keen enough to know individual veterinarians are seldom at fault, personally, for the economics in play. Nevertheless, our everyday critics (our clients, that is) are evaluating our professional behavior and expecting better from people who purport to care about animals.
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Q&A on OSHA's new safety data sheet standards helps you stay compliantMarch 24, 2026The lack of a ‘hazard communication’ plan is reportedly the second-most-cited OSHA violation – and safety data sheets are an important part of that plan. Check out some common OSHA questions, answered.
Raise value when you raise feesMarch 19, 2026Value perception influences buying decisions, client satisfaction, and loyalty. Learn about opportunities to communicate value.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Collaboration among vet orgs strengthens the professionMarch 18, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESMost importantly, these efforts do not exist in isolation. Conversations taking place within the AVMA complement the initiatives being led by NAVTA and AVTE, demonstrating how multiple organizations can contribute to the same goal from different vantage points and highlighting that when organizations work together for the common good, amazing things can be made possible.
Why we're increasingly referring to specialists—even when our clients can't afford to payMarch 10, 2026Despite the prevalence of production-based compensation and bonus pay structures designed to pay veterinarians more for better workups and bigger bills, they are finding it preferable to ship than to keep. Dr. Patty Khuly shares her thoughts on why this may be the case.
Lost in transcription: How accurate are veterinary AI scribes?March 10, 2026Errors in transcription can create confusion, slow workflow, and potentially risk patient care. How do we define transcription accuracy in veterinary medicine?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're the new practice manager—now what?March 4, 2026I sought out some management CE and signed up for the Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association’s (VHMA) annual conference, and it was a meeting specifically for veterinary managers with real content that pertained to our everyday jobs. Not only did I learn about building a budget for your practice and how to engage our clients on social media, but I also learned I wasn’t alone in a job that can feel very isolated. I found a group of like-minded professionals who had been where I was and lived to tell the tale!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy relief work is the vet equivalent of a rideshare driverFebruary 18, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASince the pandemic, in fact, some of us have seen more relief workers come and go than in the entirety of our pre-pandemic careers. Perhaps you’ve been relief-curious, wondering why taking on temporary work assignments seems so attractive. Maybe you’re even considering becoming a lone wolf yourself.
Preparing to sell to an employee: Boost value and reduce riskFebruary 15, 2026Without the right preparation, practice owners risk selling their practice for less than it is worth—and/or walking away with a higher tax bill than necessary.
9 insider tips to drive dental product salesFebruary 6, 2026Here’s how to introduce dental products to improve patients’ health and your retail revenue.
