7 Things to Consider When Starting a Pet Sitting Business
Are you thinking about starting a pet sitting business? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), over 63% of U.S. households own either a dog or a cat. Most owners, of course, can’t watch their pets all 365 days of the year. Maybe an owner is traveling for a family vacation, or perhaps an […] Read More
The Pros and Cons of a Veterinary Internship
After earning a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM), you might be eager to secure a job at a local veterinary clinic. An alternative route, however, is to do an internship. Not to be confused with a residency, a veterinary internship is an optional service education program that immediately follows a DVM. It typically lasts one […] Read More
What Is a Relief Veterinarian?
Not all veterinarians work regular hours at a single clinic. There are relief veterinarians, for instance, who provide on-demand veterinary services. If a veterinary clinic needs help, for instance, it may contact a relief veterinarian. Relief veterinarians don’t work regular hours but, instead, offer on-demand services to clinics with which they are partnered. To learn […] Read More
What Is a Veterinary Assistant?
When exploring the different professions in the veterinary industry, you’ll probably come across veterinary assistants. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) there are about 120,000 licensed veterinarians in the United States. Like doctors, these veterinarians often require assistance when treating their patients. To learn more about veterinary assistants, including their education requirements, responsibilities […] Read More
How to Handle Aggressive Pets at Your Veterinary Clinic
You’ll likely encounter aggressive pets when running a veterinary clinic. Research, in fact, shows only one in three pets remain calm at veterinary clinics. Because it’s an unfamiliar environment with new signs and new smells, many pets experience anxiety at veterinary clinics. Of course, it’s difficult to diagnose and treat a sick or injured pet […] Read More
6 Ways to Improve Client Loyalty in the Veterinarian Industry
How many returning clients does your veterinary clinic have? If most of your clients only make a single appointment, after which they are never to be seen or heard from again, you may struggle to keep your veterinary clinic afloat. Like with other service-oriented businesses, veterinary clinics rely heavily on repeat clients. The good news […] Read More
7 Reasons to Start a Career in Veterinary Medicine
Are you considering a career in veterinary medicine? Because it’s a field of medicine, it requires a fairly extensive amount of education. For a doctoral degree, for instance, you’ll typically have to complete a four-year program at one of 30 schools throughout the United States that have been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association […] Read More
