Practice Management

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Do you have the power to improve your associates work life? Data from the Benchmarks 2015: A Study of Well-Managed Practices (Veterinary Economics and Wutchiett Tumblin and Associates) and associates feedback to the 2016 Firstline Career Path Study shows how your associates really feel about you, your practice and their work.

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Spray bottles, rolled-up newspapers and "No! Bad dog!" not your training cup of tea? Make sure your veterinary practice works with the right trainers with tips from behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta.

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You dont have to divulge every nickel and dime to be open. Start by sharing one area you want to see grow and invite your team to problem solve with you.

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Got a minute? We've got your training solution right here. Use this quick activity to boost the number of kitties that visit your veterinary practice. Just click, print and practiceAs easy as 1-2-3.

Fear-Free or "frozen"?

This veterinary behaviorist says patients taken to the back for testing and procedures might be better-behaved, but don't fool yourself: They're not happier or calmer away from most pet owners.

Is dimming dumb?

You might not examine your veterinary patients in low light, but there other places in the clinic where you can try this trick out.

If Fred Metzger, DVM, DABVP, can sell you on properly training, paying for and accounting in dental procedure treatment plans for a second technician dedicated to anesthesia, he will.