2010: Recruitment odyssey July 1, 2006 By: David Frabotta

National Report — Good employees are hard to come by, and it won't get easier any time soon.

Litigation trepidation: DVMs expres concern about malpractice, liability July 1, 2006 By: Jennifer Fiala

A lawyer rarely pursues a lawsuit against a veterinarian who apologizes.

The 5 faces of grief July 1, 2006 By: Daniel R. Verdon

Cheryl Weber, JD, a client counselor specialist at the University of Illinois' veterinary college, adds that client grief is real.

Cost of extending life: Stop-treatment points edge higher, DVM survey says July 1, 2006 By: Daniel R. Verdon

National Report — $1,451: It's the price most clients will stop treatment of a sick or injured animal, veterinarians report.

Sheltered: Pet relinquishment, adoption problem remains healthy in the United States July 1, 2006 By: Daniel R. Verdon

National Report — While many veterinarians shun convenience euthanasia, problems associated with pet relinquishment live on.

Compassion's fatigue July 1, 2006

Considered a high-risk factor for compassion fatigue, euthanasia takes an emotional toll on the entire hospital staff, an expert says.

A Right to Die July 1, 2006 By: Daniel R. Verdon

Practicing in the only health profession sanctioned to end life, Dr. Mary Welle vividly recalls the case.

DVM Newsmagazine Survey: Medical delivery evolves as clients, returns develop June 1, 2006 By: David Frabotta

National Report — Veterinary practices are trending toward higher-quality medicine that serves higher-quality clients.

2006 DVM Newsmagazine Survey: Methodology June 1, 2006

Cleveland — Every three years, DVM Newsmagazine conducts a national State of the Veterinary Profession survey among veterinarians in companion animal practice. The results will appear in subsequent DVM Newsmagazine editorial articles.