What is the true cost of firing bad clients?February 1, 2022The veterinary client patient relationship, or VCPR, is the basis on which we pretty much function in veterinary medicine. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has defined the VCPR for both the client and the veterinarian.
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The latest updates on avian analgesiaJanuary 31, 2022How can you tell if a bird is painful? Most birds are prey species and tend to hide their signs of illness, including pain.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA clear look at cataract conditions and treatmentsJanuary 28, 2022An incomplete or smaller cataract can occupy a focal region within the lens. During examination, the location of lens opacities is best determined using a slit beam to create an optic cross section, highlighting the anterior and posterior lens capsule with bright, convex and concave, respectively, lines of light, and then assessing relative depth and position of lesions. Cataracts may be capsular, cortical, or nuclear.
Pet-sound decoder, dog-breath modifier selected for Purina programJanuary 28, 2022Five emerging companies were awarded $10,000 and selected to attend a business accelerator boot camp as part of Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize program.
Feline OA injectable gets green lightJanuary 28, 2022Zoetis’ Solensia treatment, containing the active ingredient frunevetmab, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Improving access to mental health services key to new benefitJanuary 25, 2022Supporting the mental health and wellness of the veterinary community is the goal of a newly launched benefit program by BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHiring challenges? Don't forget new gradsJanuary 20, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWe used to ask ourselves, “Do we really need more team members or do we need to make our existing team members work more efficiently?” At this point, most of us no longer need to interrogate our team’s efficiency; we’ve officially crossed that line into the realm of, “Absolutely no question. I need warm bodies.” When so many of our team members have been out sick with Omicron, the flu, etc., the crunch has never felt more desperate.
Can you solve this puzzle?January 19, 2022Can you solve this Brain Teaser? A 10-month-old female spayed shepherd mix originally presents for hind limb lameness.
DVMs play critical role in supporting survivors of domestic violenceJanuary 18, 2022RedRover has received a $91,380 grant, which will be used to create programs to educate veterinary staff on how to respond to domestic violence.
Pet care costs underestimated by many ownersJanuary 14, 2022While most owners love their pet like a family member, the lifetime cost of caring for a dog or cat remains misunderstood by many.
