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Revenue up, but visits were down for 2010, AAHA study says

July 1, 2011

Lakewood, Colo. — Practice revenues across the profession increased 3 percent from 2009 to 2010, despite unique patient visits declining by 1 percent, according to a new study by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

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Emotional price points: The real reason for dropping client visits?

July 1, 2011

Veterinarians haven't paid enough attention to this phenomenon when setting fees. Now they have to.

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Pet insurance growth outpaces veterinary service sales

June 1, 2011

As the cost of owning a pet—and running a veterinary practice—rises, more pet owners are turning to insurance to keep their animals healthy.

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APPA says pet spending is up, predicts big jump in veterinary care

June 1, 2011

National Report — While repots within the veterinary profession are signaling an alarm that visits are down, a new poll from the American Pet Products Association indicates that 16 percent of dog owners and 13 percent of cat owners say their pets' health takes as much priority as their own.

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AAHA study looks at pet-owner purchasing habits

June 1, 2011

Just 37 percent of dog owners purchase heartworm medication from veterinarians.

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Rising costs pose new barriers to care

April 1, 2011

National Report — Prices are rising across the board, from food to gas. What do these escalating costs mean to veterinarians?

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A booming cattle market may provide more resources for bovine practitioners

April 1, 2011

National Report — While the cattle herd has shrunk over the years as grazing space dwindles, there are new signs of optimism in the market.

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Awareness, cost of care driving visits down, study says

March 1, 2011

National Report — In the last three years, James Dee, DVM, has seen visits steadily drop in his hollywood, Fla., practice. In fact, the appointment calendar is wide open. "Anybody can be seen within a day," he says.

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Making the most of your best clients

March 1, 2011

It's past time to start focusing on the clients who have stuck with you during this recession.

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