Finance

Whether you're a young pup or a wise old dog, here's how to make sure you're on the path to a successful future.

Medical progress exams ensure pets get better care and increase profits.

A look inside veterinary practice accounting.

Commitment to wellness packages requires due diligence.

Price tag now tops $1.2 billion.

Use this information to learn more about personal protection devices.

Use these tips from Dr. James Guenther to make sure you're measuring up in your equine practice.

Moderator Dr. Fred Metzger and four other veterinary practice management experts met in early 2013 and discussed how to price and promote diagnostics for the betterment of pets nationwide.

$800,000 deal will be for approximately 12,000 policyholders.

Q. Illinois law states that I receive time-and-a-half for overtime, which is more than 40 hours in a work week. But when I work 35 hours one week, then 45 hours the next week, my boss doesn't pay me overtime because it balances out to 80 hours in a pay period. What's right, and what should I do?

Find out if you're paying your veterinary staff the right amount.

Mysterious overtime, skipped lunches, and non-merit raises could add up to a financial disaster.

Get a head start on the year with an overview of big changes to the tax codes that affect your practice-and your paycheck.

Follow these common design faux pas and you'll have veterinary clients frustrated in no time.

Whether you're the giver or receiver, know the rules governing gifts before you file your income taxes.

Bills introduced in state legislature would determine extent of nonprofit clinic limitations.

Demonstrate value to clients and watch numbers rise.

Study neighborhood demographics to get a glimpse of your veterinary practice's future.

If you've been afraid to sell, consider this: In most regions, consultants and brokers report a backlog of buyers waiting for veterinary practices. And some are growing sick of the wait.

Meet three veterinary practices that beefed up their financial well-being by participating in a four-month fiscal fitness program.

Ohio Veterinary Medical Association executive director says budget bill would affect animal and human health.

Veteirnarians should avoid direct opposition of animal welfare groups during this cultural shift.

Veterinarians aren't the only ones saddled-our clients deal with it, too.

Create a fit, toned hospital that won't run out of steam before you reach your goal. Use advice from "The Biggest Gainer" coaches and participants to shape up the financial health of your practice and reach your best in fiscal fitness.

Tread carefully when someone offers you a loan. Make sure you can comfortably afford it before you sign.

Time to zero in on what's draining hospital revenue.

Dr. Marsha Heinke breaks down what you need to know about this massive piece of legislation--as a veterinarian, as a business owner and as a consumer of healthcare services yourself.

Data suggests focusing on clients and preventive care could bring profession an additional $350 million.

Plus: Take part in a veterinary fraud survey.

A veterinary practice owner who grew up in a family business learns by doing-and doing, and doing, and doing.