About the Author
Keith Loria is an award-winning journalist who has written for major publications on topics as diverse as veterinary medicine, travel and entertainment. He started his career with The Associated Press and has held editorial positions at publications aimed at health care, sports and technology.
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Personal Wellness
MentorVet Wins 2022 Pet Pitch Competition
Addie Reinhard, veterinarian-turned-entrepreneur, recognized a missing piece of support in veterinary medicine and acted on it.
Finance
Crowd Pleasers
Group purchasing organizations provide independent practice owners with discounts on products and services, along with other benefits.
Patient Care
Vetmobiles
Seeing patients at or inside client homes provides veterinarians with a business model that is often cheaper and less stressful than owning a traditional hospital. Clients leery of transporting an anxious pet or more than one animal also benefit.
Finance
Play your cards right
Take care when choosing a credit card processor or switching to another one. Fees, rates and contracts vary by company.
Merchandising
Make your hospital a household name
Dr. David Buelna, co-owner of Circle B Veterinary Hospital, uses clinic-branded product labels to attract and keep clients.