Career Development
2009 Year in Review: Appeal denied
2009 Year in Review
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5 reasons to go out on a limb
The coming new year offers the perfect time to go out on a limb-even if you fall flat. Here are five phenomenal ways your setbacks help you climb to the top.
If you invite them, they will join, survey says
Veterinary associations try to understand, lure new veterinarians to their ranks.
Is your dream job just a fantasy?
Five myths to forget before you find the perfect position.
Find your way: Develop a strategic plan for 2010
Plot your route for 2010 by developing a strategic plan for your practice.
Finding my middle ground
A mother of three struggles to find a balance between family and work.
Expand your practice by building canine good citizens
By going out into the community, you could gain more than you ever expected.
BizQuiz: Do you have a clue about doctor pay? (Question 5)
Here are the top five mysteries about compensation exposed and solved.
Is the recession driving you crazy?
The U.S. economic crisis may lead to a mental crisis in many Americans, survey says.
Video: How to set goals for team members
Dr. Nan Boss, owner of Best Friends Veterinary Center in Grafton, Wisc., offers advice for motivating team members and giving them something to work toward.
Leaders who lose their confidence are more apt to lose their temper
New research shows how feelings of self-worth are tied to workplace behavior.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Find the finish line
Finish what you start.
Veterinarian is one of the 50 best jobs in America
See why Money magazine ranks animal doctors at 25.
DogQuiz: Your idea of a workout is:
Home: Question 5
DogQuiz 2: A flaky co-worker calls you with an emergency and asks you to cover her shift-again. It would be on your only day off. Do you fill in?
Question 8
DogQuiz: You'd be a ...
Home: German
Time-off request form
Download this time-off request form
Kittens in the office
You can't take them all home, but you sure do want to.
Financing a start-up mobile practice
I'm a mobile practitioner hoping to start my own practice. How can I find a lender who will work with me?
Bargaining: It takes two to play
Defining the word "bargain." When we bargain for goods, we use caution to avoid being cheated, so we should be careful not to cheat others in doing business as veterinarians.
Why clients drive me crazy
Dr. Hilary Petit loves her clients, but they drive her crazy sometimes.
Q&A: Giving bad employee references
Tips to keep you and your practice out of trouble when giving job references.