Finance

You know that unexpected veterinary visits can rack up hefty bills, but your clients may be surprised to learn just how sizable those bills can be.

CVC Virginia Beach speaker John Volk saw preventive-care plans as the future more than 15 years ago. Today, he sees their eventual adoption in most, if not all, private practices over time as inevitable.

Thinking about investing? You might not need to look any further than the pet health care industry. Here are some public companies that are doing great things for animals and may bring success to stock portfolios as well.

Ask the dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year: The computers are great, the medical records are easy, but how exactly does anybody find the time to get their charting done with busy exam rooms?

While federal income-tax rates are uniform across the country, state funding from Washington varies widely. Which states offer taxpayers the most and least bang for their buck?

CVC educator Dr. Matt Brunke, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, explains why you should consider adding this multifactorial tool to your practice.

If your veterinary practice is in Alaska or South Dakota, your tax burden is one of the lowest in the country. But if you call New Jersey or New York home, you’re paying twice as much in taxes. Where does your state rank on the list of the best and worst states for small business taxes?

These veterinary professionals work as technicians by day, highly qualified pet sitters by night.

The veterinary practice of your dreams may require some serious cash. Here are some back-of-the-napkin calculations you can do to figure out if you can get what you need, courtesy of veterinary finance guru Gary Glassman.

Ready to start your own practice from scratch and relish in its greatness? Hold your horses and give yourself the once-over before anything else.

Protect your financial interest, people!

Economic indicators for veterinary medicine are not all rosy. And still private equity is pouring in to buy veterinary practices. Heres where they see potential.

A well-thought-out letter of intent, much like an engagement proposal, can be the start of a beautiful relationship.

CVC educator Wayne Usiak, AIA, shares his frustrations with clientsnot YOU, is it?

"Corporate medicine" means different things to different people, and those differences of opinion are creating fragments in the profession. We're busting out the big question: Can we come together, or is it up to everyone to go their own way?

Do you have bad habits when it comes to dealing with bills, loans, and other financial matters? If you don’t pay your bills on time, aren’t saving for retirement, or shop impulsively, you could be setting yourself up for financial failure.

dvm360.com has launched a product directory that lets you see products available to help your team and your patients in any (seriously-any!) area of your practice. Check it out.

And what do veterinary clients think about it? A VHMA survey takes a closer look.

Two successful hospitals have spent years trying to find a veterinary associate. Are these isolated incidents or signs of a larger trend? While the experts deliberate, futures hang in the balance.

If the plan is too crazy or expensive, your architect will rein you in!

Wellness plans, paid for all at once or in monthly payments, could be a real pet owner pleaser at your veterinary practice. But ask yourself these four questions first.

No closed-for-construction days here. Find out how Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg continued business as usual while building their dream clinic next door.

Fat-cat investors are hungry for great veterinary hospitals to buy, and they're baiting the nation's practice owners with juicy sale checks. Here's what they want in a prize catch.

The largest gathering of veterinary designers is a one-stop for your project.

A medical waste compactor that's been in the market for years now is an answer to the question, "Do I need to keep paying this company to pick up my medical waste?" The answer may be "no."

This area is often a forgotten space in your hospital, but highly-trained team members spend a lot of time working in this space. Putting thought into its design will foster better patient care and staff efficiency.

This crucial space can set the tone of the entire visit with your clients. Use these tips from veterinary architect Dan Chapel, to keep your space functional and beautiful.

With a little functional forethought, you can set yourself up for sterility when designing your veterinary hospitals pack/prep/scrub area.

The dream-into-reality moment of your veterinary design project explained.

The idea of writing a will can be daunting an any age, but having one is vital to ensuring that your assets are distributed to the right people.