Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA

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Veterinary practices should embrace the concept of marketing on a social media platform that is widely viewed by the clients you want and serve.

Following are equine veterinarian wellness highlights from presentations at the 2019 AAEP Convention.

Social media is a powerful tool that your veterinary practice can utilize to strengthen and grow relationships with clients in the equine world.

A P&L statement is a written record that allows you to diagnose your practice’s financial strengths and weaknesses to increase the life and profitability of your company.

This survey and results on equine veterinarians and the pandemic are brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

Veterinary practice information management requires quality software that can improve your practice’s performance, patient care and client relationships.

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.

Consideration and discussion of ethical dilemmas before they occur, and understanding negotiating principles, will help you navigate these tough situations.

The reality of corporate ownership of equine practices is here, and it can affect all stages of a veterinarian’s career.

There are business, legal and tax implications surrounding who owns a veterinary practice vehicle.

Your practice's brand image is determined by the sum of consumer perceptions about the brand or how they see the practice.

You have many decisions to make if you are pregnant and practicing veterinary medicine.

The responses of this survey of equine veterinarians about the COVID-19 pandemic is brought to you by Covetrus.

Making financial decisions during the COVID-19 crisis based on actual numbers can help you stay in business. Brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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?