Tips for sourcing full-text online articlesSeptember 15, 2023Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) requires finding published evidence. Fortunately, there are some solid techniques that can help you find many full-text articles online even when you are not affiliated with an institution.
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Case for Year-Round Heartworm Prevention and Affordable OptionsVeterinarians are often more than just clinicians - they’re advisors, educators, and, increasingly, financial counselors. In today’s economy, pet owners may hesitate to invest in year-round prevention due to budget constraints; but, skipping even a few months of heartworm protection can have serious consequences. + Learn More
Launching an online presence to help revamp your brandDecember 12, 2022Whether you have been in business for years or are planning on launching your new brand in 2023, there are steps you can take to prepare your practice’s brand for its online launch. Increasing awareness, reaching existing or new clients, and aligning with your business’s key performance indicators (KPIs) are all incentives for launching or relaunching your brand’s online presence.
Best practices for managing your reputationJune 2, 2021People can often get worked up writing negative reviews online. Be sure to address any about your clinic promptly.
Banfield launches telehealth service for on-demand veterinarian supportJune 5, 2019Banfield Pet Hospital is offering its Optimum Wellness Plan clients a new way to discuss their pet's health with a veterinarian. The company has launched a telehealth service on its app called Vet Chat, which offers clients on-demand access to pet care advice and support from a veterinarian anytime and anywhere. "At Banfield, we never take for granted being entrusted with the care of a beloved pet is to be invited into the emotional center of a person's life," says company president, Brian Garish. "To us, that means not only being with you throughout your pet's life—from puppyhood through the golden years––it also means being there during those unexpected, sometimes anxiety-ridden moments between visits. "Vet Chat marks the next chapter in the future of pet care, and we're thrilled to offer a service benefitting our clients, their pets, and our veterinary teams." In a pet owner telehealth survey, Banfield found 39 percent of respondents admit they sometimes struggle to decide when to call the veterinarian and nearly four in 10 say they prefer to consult the internet first. Ninety percent of veterinarians say they worry pet owners may unknowingly put their pet at more risk by taking bad advice …
Professionalism on social mediaFebruary 22, 2019Whether you actively use social media to market your skills or casually (as the majority of us do), every time you post on a site, you are leaving a lifelong impression. As such, what is your online outreach saying about you and your career?
Merck teams up with veterinary students on new educational blogJanuary 8, 2019Nine veterinary students are now sharing their opinions and schooling stories online. The students were chosen to contribute stories to the Merck Manuals Vet Student Stories blog.
Partnership to provide prescription home delivery service to pet ownersDecember 27, 2018LifeLearn Animal Health has integrated its WebDVM custom websites with Vetsource’s home delivery program to enable clients to make purchases through their veterinarian’s online store and have products shipped directly to their door.
Petco offers e-commerce option for pet prescription medicationNovember 23, 2018Petco is now offering consumers access to prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications for their pets online, with delivery directly to their front door.
PetSmart announces launch of online pharmacySeptember 28, 2017PetSmart announced the launch of PetSmart Pharmacy, a new online-only pharmacy that offers ordering and autofill of prescription and over the counter medications, and veterinary diet prescription pet food, combined with home delivery. According to Packaged Facts, the pet medication market would be a more than $10 billion industry by 2018. The market researcher's 2016 National Pet Owner survey found that 46 percent of pet owners buy pet products online, up from 41 percent in 2015. During the online ordering process at PetSmart.com, pet owners enter information about their pet and veterinarian. From there, fully licensed and pharmacy-certified PetSmart pharmacists coordinate with the veterinarian. Once validated, prescriptions are filled and the products are shipped directly to pet owners' homes. An auto-ship feature is available. PetSmart Pharmacy offers options to treat pet allergies, anxiety, arthritis, heartworm, seizure and diabetes, as well as rare ailments. Brand-name and generic prescription and OTC medications include Bravecto, Trifexis, Carprofen, Sentinel, and Vetmedin. PetSmart Pharmacy will not offer pet opiates as part of its product offering. Veterinary diet formulas, wet and dry, as well as treats, from Hill's, Royal Canine, and ProPlan will be available, as …
How to build a good reputation for your vet clinic onlineJuly 24, 2017Consumers form opinions about a business fast—regardless of the level of customer service provided. In fact, studies show that 68 percent of customers form an opinion of a business by reading just one to six reviews online, and that about nine out of 10 consumers determine whether they can trust a business after reading 10 or fewer online reviews.
