When veterinarians approach a lender to request a small business loan, understanding the role of collateral is crucial.

The number of U.S. cat-owning households jumped by 23%, from 40 million in 2023 to 49 million in 2024, according to the APPA.

Moving an independent practice to a corporate network demands strategic planning, expert advice and a firm grasp of your objectives.

Shifts in client attitudes will alter the way you practice veterinary medicine. But when did you last sit down to define your business model?

Back-office duties are often assigned to one person, weakening internal controls. And where an opportunity lies, the chance of fraud rises.

Macroeconomic trends and veterinary specific data indicate a downturn in pet owner spending — and the potential of a looming recession.

Pet grooming in the United States is an $8 billion-a-year industry with untapped growth potential, especially in the veterinary profession, but it’s also ripe for mishaps and liability claims.

The veterinary profession is getting more complicated. It’s time to embrace change for the good of the field, clients and patients.

The $1.5 billion-a-year U.S. pet health insurance market has a new player: Zoetis Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of animal drugs and vaccines.

Over time, new practice information management software can cure the headaches plaguing your processes and profit line.

How we can address the dog shortage using domestic sources? Perhaps we’ve grown weary of the topic, but a solution is not beyond reach.

20 Questions columnist Dr. Deborah A. Stone is the associate director of continuing education at the American Veterinary Medical Association and has served in the veterinary profession for nearly 30 ...