Lorraine Monheiser List, CPA, MEd, is a management consultant with Summit Veterinary Advisors in Littleton, Colo.
Q&A: How to switch roles in veterinary practice and salaries
Time to reevaluate your position in the practice. Here's how to make the transition a smooth one.
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Debunk these 3 myths about third-party payment plans
Clear up the confusion about this oft-misunderstood resource to help your clients pay for services.
Communicate clients' payment options
How do we tell clients we can't help them when they can't pay for the care their pet receives?
Revenue up, traffic down
Q How do we help our practice owner see our revenue is increasing even though practice traffic seems slower?
Don't let fees fly out the door
Your practice isn't a bank, and you're not a loan officer. Use these eight strategies to make sure your practice gets paid for services--so the practice owner can pay you.
Handling HR fees
We use a human resource company to handle our payroll and medical insurance. Should I include their management fee in our staffing costs?
Reach for more pay
You have more control over your compensation--and your destiny--than you may think. Use these strategies to earn more, get promoted faster, and feel more satisfied with your work.
To merge-or not to merge
What are the possible pros and cons of merging two practices?
The cost of expanding
My group practice is thinking of adding a doctor, but we're worried that it could cost more in additional overhead than he or she will produce. What should we do?
Show me the money
I'm a receptionist and I only earn $1 above minimum wage. Should I ask for a raise?