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Veterinary design expert Wendy Wheeler gives tips for improving your facility's exterior without breaking the bank.

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I'm a mobile practitioner hoping to start my own practice. How can I find a lender who will work with me?

Spring Valley, Ill. - Practice owners considering expansion may think they already have overcome the biggest obstacle - developing more business. But the road to expansion can be lined with many obstacles.

Two practices earned the chance to turn around their fortunes.

The watchword in this recession is less. Clients spend less, and our bottom line takes a nosedive. We clearly need to provide for ourselves and our staff by lowering expenses.

Avoid invoices that aggravate clients. Consider these modified service codes.

In a time when cutbacks are necessary, don't skimp on this valuable commodity.

Inspire yourself-and your team-by tackling a revenue-boosting tip from 100 Well-Managed Practices nationwide.

The recession has made it clear to owners and managers of veterinary practices that an increased focus on good business practices is critical for increased financial success.

A guideline to minizing revenue loss

The Brakke Management and Behavior Study empirically demonstrated the importance to practice owners of understanding the finances of their practices and how few owners really do.

In today's competitive marketplace doctors need to call upon everyone in the practice to generate revenues in ways appropriate for their job responsibilities, and technicians have many golden opportunities everyday to do just that.

Marianne answers the phone in your practice and the caller inquiries-" How much does it cost to??"

Three factors are essential to the practice of quality medicine and surgery.

If you're not charging the right fees, you could feel the pinch when you want to invest in new medical technology or give your doctors and staff members a raise.

What is a pet? More importantly why do people choose to become pet owners?

Making your practice more profitable isn't about luck.

A guide to coping with economic downturn.

The valuation of a veterinary practice reveals a telling story about the practice and its owners and staff.

No one likes to talk about money yet, cost almost always is discussed every day in our practices.

When it comes to achieving financial success as practicing veterinarians, we are definitely our own worst enemies.

This photo tour gives you a glimpse at eight different reception desks. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples.

This photo tour, developed by veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, gives you a glimpse at eight different reception desks. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples.

This photo tour gives you a look a eight reception areas and advice from veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, about what key decisions you should make about your own.

You're the boss. Are you prepared to handle this situation? To find out, answer the following questions about the employee termination policy recommended by Mark Opperman, CVPM.

Spending purchases by cat owners were less affected than those by dog owners.

Less-veterinary-dependent pet owners were more likely to change their spending habits in all product categories.