
Government/Regulations
The Cost of Noncompliance
DEA compliance, just like with veterinary care, is most effective when applied proactively.
Patient Care
Forget-Me-Nots
What’s important in multidoctor practices is to establish a protocol for injectable products so that a client seen by one doctor will get the same treatment with another.
Legal Issues
Classified Information
When veterinary employees are misclassified as independent contractors, a common reason is to avoid state and federal tax-withholding requirements and payroll taxes.
From the Editor
Raising the Ante
Kent Thornberry, DVM, the founder and president of the 65-hospital CareVet network, isn’t waiting for Washington politicians to legislate a $15-an-hour minimum wage.

Social Media
Platform Diving
Veterinary practices, particularly those that want to connect with millennials and younger generations, should consider Instagram.
Veterinary Education
Creating Virtual Virtuosos
At Oregon State, veterinary students display flexibility and a determination to succeed in a Zoom-dominated learning environment.
Patient Care
Final Farewells
Forever Friends Pet Crematorium serves the 16-hospital Monroe Veterinary Associates network.