Equine veterinary businesses face many unique challenges. On top of seeing cases, veterinarians must manage cash flow and inventory, adapt to changing drug regulations, market their services, and manage client expectations. During 2024, EquiManagement covered many business topics relevant to veterinary practices. Here are some of our top business stories of the past year.
In this episode of The Business of Practice podcast, Jen Brandt, PhD, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing and Inclusion Initiatives, spoke about emotional blackmail in equine practice and how to respond to it.
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.
In this episode of The Business of Practice podcast, Meggan Graves, DVM, joined us to talk about emergency-only practices and her recommendations for equine veterinarians considering this career option.
Gender disparity in wages for equal work exists across the globe and in many professional career fields, including veterinary medicine. Continued efforts to understand the gender wage gap in equine practice are imperative to ensure a bright future for all veterinarians.
In this episode of The Business of Practice podcast, Travis Boston, DVM; Lisa Kivett, DVM, MS, DACVIM; and Anna Hood, DVM, CVMMP, talk about the trials and tribulations of building an equine haul-in or hospital facility. They explain the biggest challenges they encountered throughout the process and share how they found time to practice during the build.
In this episode of The Business of Practice podcast, Alexis Theiss, DVM, and Matt Davis, DVM, talked about how they recently started their own equine ambulatory practices. The veterinarians shared why they made their decisions, how they secured financing, challenges they encountered along the way, and more.
When considering a new veterinary equipment purchase, a breakeven analysis can help you determine whether it’s financially viable.
In this episode of The Business of Practice podcast, Jim Zeliff, DVM, MBA, discussed the current regulatory environment surrounding xylazine. As the AAEP representative to the AVMA Legislative Advisory Council, Zeliff travels to Washington, D.C., twice a year to advise Congress on specific species’ needs and other veterinary matters.
As the equine veterinary profession struggles to attract and retain veterinarians in the field, the experience new graduates have in an equine internship program can markedly influence their decision to stay in or leave the profession.
Veterinarians often have difficulty setting boundaries, which can lead to feelings of burnout and resentment. These tips can help veterinary professionals set stronger boundaries and practice better self-care.
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