Finance
I discovered the hospital director was embezzling
This 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year entrant turned suspicion into an investigation, an investigation into an arrest, and an arrest into a happier practice.
Retiree Healthcare Costs Soar, According to New Study
A new report shows the expected healthcare costs for a couple retiring this year are 6% higher than the costs faced by a couple that retired last year.
The trend in veterinary clinic lobby design: An actual design
Just because the space was created by an architect doesn't mean the design work is done.
Moving to a Low-Tax State? Make Sure You Crunch the Numbers
Moving to a new state can save you a lot of money over time. However, high-tax states are often suspicious of such moves, so it's important to keep track of your move-related documents.
Your Veterinary Voice episode 6: Meet Brian Conrad, CVPM
And in a world of veterinarians who aren't as interested in business and need someone there to help manage, guide and analyze, well, there's the CVPMs.
Lime green & funky orange: Choose your hues wisely
Bold colors in your veterinary clinic can make a statement. Such as, "YIKES."
Kid Needs Money? Why a Loan Is Often Better Than a Gift
Giving your son or daughter a loan can be mutually beneficial, but only if it's structure properly.
Belly-up: What happens when a consolidators left with a defunct practice?
A discussion of DVM responsibility regarding medical records, veterinarian-client-patient relationships and narcotics.
Managing Your Finances: Tips and Tricks for Going It Alone
Just because you earn a reasonably high salary doesn't mean you have to hire a financial advisor. Here are the pros and cons of going it alone.
Pay attention to your practice's "lapsing patients"
Run the report. Reach out to clients with those patients in a consistent and regular way. It'll be like your veterinary practice management software is just handing you money (maybe, sort of).
Merck Launches Awareness Campaign to Push Canine Flu Vaccination
After an outbreak of the H3N2 strain of canine influenza last year, Merck is hoping for a high uptake of its new vaccine.
Renal function analysis: A study in contrast agents
Veterinary radiologist Dr. Anthony Pease explains why contrast agents are a quick, easy way to examine the urinary tract
Brexit Brings Investment Opportunities
For investors in the US, a few savvy moves can translate into increased investment income.
When veterinary clients spend the mostand the least
Does every veterinary practice in the country get crushed by a revenue drop in the winter months? We set out to prove what every wise veterinarian seems to know.
Associate buy-ins: No tricks, just treats
In order to find out whether or not there's chemistry between a veterinary practice owner and a newly-hired associate, you need to walk a fine line.
LED lighting: Affordable, flexible, and low-stress friendly
Advancing technology isn't just for your instruments and software.
4 ways to a smaller hospital
Is bigger always better? I don't think so. With size come building and maintenance expensesforever. Look at what you need in your new veterinary clinic, plan accordingly and get creative.
Checklist for buying a practice
Don't buyor buy intoa veterinary hospital before you work through this checklist.
Yes, female veterinarians earn less, BUT ...
... the AVMA starting salary calculator showing that looks at many factors. And that does NOT mean any female DVM should ask a practice owner for less money than her male peers.
Who gets creditcats or dogs?
This survey answers the question (maybe) of who has better credit: cat owners or dog owners?
Come together, right now, over debt
Fix the Debt summit calls on all stakeholders in the veterinary field to be a part of student debt solution.
Stellar ways to store stuff
This Arizona veterinary team has an almost-magical organizing and storage system. Lets take a peek
6 lessons from my year of wellness plans
I was enthusiastic about wellness plans at my veterinary practice, but even I ran into hiccups getting clients to sign up and team members to offer them. Heres what I learned.
5 first steps to a new veterinary hospital
Building a veterinary clinic is a long, detailed process. But a journey of 1,000 miles starts with a single stepwell, five steps.
Ready to sign an employment contract? Remove your compensation blinders.
When it comes to veterinary compensation contracts, associates need a 360-degree view before signing on the dotted line.
3 things you MUST do to manage a successful veterinary practice
Highlights from a list of 10 must-do actions Mark Opperman, CVPM, shared at CVC Virginia Beach are essential in veterinary practice.
5 ways to keep costs down while building
Veterinary design projects are a serious investment. Use these tips from Dan Chapel AIA, NCARB, to help you keep it manageable in the process.
Scaling Mt. Vet: Pain and progress in practice
Our recent survey uncovered your most pressing problemshigh peaks you struggle to summit. Here are the top problems, with some suggested advice to help.
The starting line
How to add better medicine, smarter business, engaging education and a little fun in your reception area and avoid just thinking, Um, put the desk over there.
3 tips to inject some personality into your practice
Putting thought into the interior design of your veterinary hospital has myriad benefits.