If the slow economy has put a damper on business, use this time to step back and assess your practice.

The classic, knee-jerk reaction when the economy slows is to cut prices. Look around. Stores are slashing prices.

In tough economic times, stay the course in executing your business plan.

Simple but important tips for a more rewarding and enjoyable first year on the job.

Cats are the most popular modern pet, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) latest "U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook." But even though they outnumber dogs in homes, it's a different story when it comes to veterinary care.

Whether you are about to graduate and join a practice as a new associate or if you are still in school, it is important to understand the new findings concerning the role emotions play in building healthy, successful client relationships.

Most veterinary medical graduates care more about the chance to diagnose and treat patients than the size of their paycheck. Still, salaries matter, especially when today's former students are saddled with an educational debt load of $100,000 or more.

When it comes to a veterinary student's first job, anxiety comes standard. Speculation about life following graduation is also a given.

The biggest share of practice advertising dollars is spent on Yellow Pages ads. The following are practical guidelines to help you think through your Yellow Pages strategy, improve your ad's efficacy and reduce costs.