A thoughtful analysis is necessary so that you don’t make a purchase that you later regret.

Compassionate listening and appropriate boundaries are the key elements to successful management of client dissatisfaction.

Our profession cannot continue to stay strong into the coming decades with the loss of exceptional talent that we are now experiencing.

Those of us who sell our expertise, our compassion, our clinical experience and our skilled hands really only have a limited number of hours to sell.

This article, first published in 2018, can help you understand the options available for various health, disability and long-term care coverages.

Wellness for your mind is as important as wellness for your body.

Substance abuse and addiction were central topics at the 2018 AAEP Convention.

There were valuable business presentations for equine practices of all sizes and types at the 2018 AAEP Convention.

A mission statement describes what a firm wants to do now, while a vision statement outlines what an organization wants to become in the future.

Financial wellness supports both physical and mental health.

Trade shows can be great places to get deals on pharmaceuticals or medical supplies, but make sure you are getting a good deal for your practice before signing up.

Managing your money well can reduce your stress.

Take time to determine what is important to you—then make changes to align your actions to match your values.

When negotiating an employment agreement, employers and candidates should remember to consider the other party’s perspective.

Even though equine veterinary practice is fraught with danger, you can minimize the risk of injury. Learn more from our survey results.

Here are tips for living healthier if you’re an ambulatory veterinarian, brought to you by Merck.

Take small steps toward changing your life—and possibly the profession.

Back to Basics’ was the theme of the business presentations at the 63rd AAEP Convention.

Wellness for your mind is as important as wellness for your body.

Equine veterinarians who manage their money well can save themselves from undue stress.

Learn how to be a leader to yourself, your clients, your staff and your coworkers.

The mental and physical care of your own body is just as important as your care of your patients.

Results of an online survey of horse owners can help veterinarians understand what owners want from their vets.

At the 2017 AAEP Convention, Nina Mouledous, DVM, of the AVMA PLIT Trust, gave a comprehensive presentation on ways to minimize liability claims in a veterinary practice.

This introduction to strategic planning can help you gain a foothold when mapping out the future of your business.

What happens globally, nationally and in your area can affect how you position your equine veterinary business.

By analyzing the competitive position of your practice, you can make more effective strategic decisions about your future.

Understanding the businesses of other veterinarians in your area can help you be more competitive.

Learn who you are, what you do well and what you don’t do well.

Understanding your internal and external strengths and challenges can help you better plan for success.

There are several factors for equine veterinarians to consider when thinking about paying off a loan early.

Are the components of your life in the correct alignment?

This survey brings to light some of the problems and successes of combining a veterinary profession with parenting.

This is a report from the 2017 AVMA Economic Summit

Equine veterinarians can learn about their own negotiation style, and use it—or other styles—to their advantage during bargaining.

There are both personal and financial reasons to hire an associate for your practice.

There are many reasons that a practicing equine veterinarian might want or have to change jobs. These could range from moving to higher education, industry or government positions, to injury, retirement or perhaps a higher calling. This article is brought to you by Zoetis.

A survey was used to try to determine why equine practice owners commonly experience difficulty finding associates interested in buying an ownership interest when the current practice owner(s) wish to sell shares.

Equine veterinarians play a critical part in mitigating animal neglect and abuse.

Tips on how to inform your current or potential clients of other services your practice offers to horse owners.

Although effective communication is important in all interactions with equine clients, it is essential during emergencies.

“Taking back vaccines” really means taking back a lead role in the health of your patients.