Studies show the number of visits pet owners make to their veterinarian is declining.

After 25 years in the U.S. market, this leader talks about the potential for pet insurance.

Experience running large referral practices, and a background in social work give this leader insights into the changes specialty care brings.

How the CEO of Banfield has rewritten the rules of veterinary practice. ... Part 1 in The Change-Makers Series

Saying goodbye is never easy. And you face this undeniable fact of life every day. The upside: You're in a position to ease your clients through the grieving process and help them celebrate the pets they love.

In the next five years, you'll see bigger practices, more referral and specialty hospitals, more women in practice, and better-integrated technologies. And all these changes will influence your work.

For the 30 years I've been a veterinarian, I've heard we don't have too few doctors; we have too many veterinary hospitals," says Dr. Dennis Cloud, owner of Cloud Veterinary Center in St. Louis, Mo., and a Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member. While dramatic change is never an overnight event, the winds are blowing; Dr. Cloud's sentiments echo those of many in the veterinary profession, spurring the question: What practice models will define the future of the profession?

By 2010, almost 40 million Americans will be 65 years old or older. Are you prepared to meet the needs of these clients?

The conflict over who should develop an associate's client base runs deep. To find a solution, you'll need to discuss the issues openly, clarify your expectations, and find the middle ground.