Finance

Goals in veterinary practice management are great, but they dont mean much if we dont execute a plan to achieve them.

This veterinary surgeon has seen it all ... installed in the wrong places. Here are a few things to think about in your surgical suite when you build a new hospital or knock the walls around in your current one.

Ask around and do some research, says Dr. Karen Felsted to one brand-new relief veterinarian on the scene.

When it seems like a pet has a dermatology issue, what happens next? Is it right off to the veterinary hospital, or do pet owners skip the DVM and head for Dr. Google? Data from the Pet Owner Paths study illuminates the differences between you and your clients on what happens next.

Veterinary architect shares the features that teams love.

A bitter problem, but a sweet solution! If youre managing hospital inventory costs and you need a solid benchmark to use, consider COGS.

You need to save money, but are you sure your veterinary hospital break room needs to be a dark, cramped closet? Remember: The same people who made your practice so successful in the first place are going to be using that room.

Veterinary clients want the best for their pets, but sometimes their financial situation gets in the way. Here's a short version of my long path I travel with veterinary clients when they complain about price, seem hesitant to comply with recommendations or say, straight up, they're under a financial strain.

OK, theres no spell for veterinary technicians or vet tech students to cast and make student debt disappear. Believe me, Ive tried. However, the tips and tricks Ive found along the way are pretty magical indeed.

Proper preparation and an knowledge of commercial lease negotiotion give new veterinary practice owners peace of mind moving forward with their venture.

You dream of performing surgery in a flawlessly designed, perfectly executed veterinary surgical suite. But the reality is often less-than-perfect.

Give it to me straight, says one reader to our CVPM advice guru: Are veterinary wellness plans worth the time?

Brick used to be all the rage, but this architect says there are many great options now.

When it comes to repaying veterinary school debt, are money-saving apps like Digit worth the download, or will the fine print cost more in the long run?

... they'd be a fairy tale of pet-care happy endings, or a horror movie about not enough, or too much, on the shelves. Here are short answers to five frequently asked inventory questions you can share with everyone on your hospital team that can help explain the importance of inventory management in a pet hospital and get the basics right.

This no-nonsense advice on dog zones with an animal-care-focused engineer provides some suggestions to keep down noise in a new or remodeled veterinary clinic.

Yes, of course, you need to talk fixtures and finishes. But this veterinary architect insists you must consider your biggest asset: the hospital staff.

Patients' perceptions are vastly different from our ownan important consideration when building a hospital.

Between examinations, consultations, and the rest of practice life, it’s important for veterinarians to take some time to learn the smart ways to invest in their financial futures.

Maintaining a monthly budget is one of the keys to financial success for veterinary practice owners.

Shiny new insight straight from HospitalDesign360

Sunlight is good for the patients and the staff. But it's tricky to get it to the entire hospital. Listen to an architect's solutions.

A little common senseand some support from your veterinary colleagueswill keep you from being crushed by the mountain.

Signage and porches help with curb appeal for your practice. And don't neglect Mother Nature's contribution in grass, flowers and other greenery.

Every practice has a unique voice and mission, so "one-plan-fits-all" doesnt work. Here are my overall tips for managing a wellness-plan that fits your practice, not someone elses vision for your practice.

Help your veterinary construction project stay on point and on budget with this critical assistant.

Keeping your business and personal expenses separate is a must for any practice owner. But how do you pick the right one?

Veterinary architect says look to mobile clinics when considering minimum space requirements.

What should veterinary professionals and pet owners care about in considering pet insurance plans? Here's the latest information from some of the nation's top pet insurance providers.

Once upon a time, veterinary practices were owned by veterinarians. Then other interested parties came along ...