Human Resources
Employee health insurance and the small practice owner
A summary of the top three health care options that a small veterinary practice can use to attract and retain nurses, technicians and other staff.
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MetLife to acquire PetFirst health insurance
PetFirst, a small player in the pet health insurance market, has agreed to a takeover by one of the world’s largest financial services companies.
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AAVMC chooses top educators of the year
An Ohio State University associate professor has been named the recipient of the 2019 AAVMC Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award.
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55% of clients visit independent practices
Independent veterinary hospitals see the majority of animal patients but face pressure from in-store clinics and the willingness of younger pet owners to embrace non-traditional care providers, according to a new report.
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Virginia-Maryland chooses Auburn executive as dean
An Auburn University administrator has been named dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, filling the seat vacated in 2017 by Dr. Cyril Clarke.
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Bridge Club selects its next Industry Icon
Eleanor Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP, the outgoing dean of the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named a Bridge Club Industry Icon.
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Dog Aging Project needs more canine participants
The Dog Aging Project, a newly launched longitudinal study aims to better understand canine health and maybe human longevity.
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Compassion-First appoints a new COO
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, a network of 47 specialty and emergency veterinary practices, has elevated Ryan Buck, MBA, MS, to chief operating officer, his second promotion in six months.