Practice Management
Are you smarter than your smartphone?
Smartphones and touchscreen tablet devices let you text, surf the net, take pictures, and be more productive. Find out how your colleagues are branching out by using the newest technology gadgets.
The outcome of your income for veterinary team members
Your paycheck as a veterinary team member may not reflect all your hard work but before you get upset, get some perspective.
Get some sleep before you make important decisions
A cup of coffee might give you a jolt of energy in the morning, but nothing does more for sound decision-making like a night of restful dozing.
Using the Internet at work at the veterinary practice
It's great for looking at funny cat pictures, sure. But the Internet is also a powerful tool that can help your veterinary practice become more productive and profitable.
Use mobile devices to help your veterinary practice
Here are two important ways that smartphones and other mobile devices are changing the way veterinarians communicate with clients.
Class is in session: Veterinary education in 2011
As a veterinarian, you wouldn't dream of missing out on regular continuing education?even if it wasn't required. Your team members should follow your lead. Here's why.
Cleaning up the toxins: character assassinations (Proceedings)
You are being paid to make your place of employment the best it can be. Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?
Power hour: muscle up and achieve more with stronger personal leadership (Proceedings)
Self-efficacy: "A person's belief about his or her chances of successfully accomplishing a specific task."
How to tell if you have a toxic team (Proceedings)
A common mistake made by managers is to ignore problem situations and employees.
How to tell if you are a toxic manager (Proceedings)
We live in an era of consolidation and collaboration if we are to be successful providers.
What's in your wallet: Trends in veterinary salaries
In this economy of ups and downs, see how your paycheck compares to that of your fellow veterinarians around the nation.
Phishing scams: Stay off the hook
Use better e-mail practices to protect yourself and your veterinary practice from criminals trying to snatch personal information.
Changing Cold Sterile Checklist
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Client handout: 10 signs of illness in cats
5 ways your smartphone can work harder for your mobile veterinary practice
That device in your pocket does a lot more than make calls-it's a powerful client communication tool. Here's how to maximize the technology to make your interactions with equine clients more efficient.
Downloadable forms: There's a veterinary form for that
Make life easier for your clients-and you-with these eight downloadable forms.
Make pillows to comfort your veterinary patients
This is comfort made sew easy.
4 signs your practice suffers from constipated communication
It's the things you don't say that can hurt your veterinary practice's health the most. Here are four symptoms to look for, along with tips to open up dialogue.
Turn an old veterinary container into a useful desk tool
Meet your new favorite pen holder.
6 steps to creating an OSHA compliance program
Starting from scratch can be a daunting task, but it also means you can create a well-organized, comprehensive safety plan for your veterinary practice. Here's how.
Questions that help you uncover constipated communication
Ask yourself these questions to gain insight into what's causing problems at your veterinary practice.
Dirty veterinary clinic? Clean it up
Turning cleaning into a game works for children and it just might work for team members, too.
Constipated communication: Diagnostic checklist
Rate your veterinary practice to find out whether your team communication is up to snuff.
Q&A: Research before you build a veterinary practice
Q: How can I determine how many veterinary practices can thrive in a certain city?
A look back at Dr. Marty Becker's Big Bus Tour
While attempting to recover from a rigorous road schedule, Dr. Becker checks in to reflect on his epic journey.
7 morale boosters to pump up your practice
These from-the-trenches tips are proven to lift veterinary team members' spirits. And they just might increase client satisfaction as well. After all, a happy staff equals a happy clinic.
Image Quiz: Dermatology-The case of the crusty cat
Correct answer for Image Quiz: Dermatology-The case of the crusty cat
Why equine practitioners need a ride-along partner
Hire a ride-along technician for better patient care, improved revenue -- and that extra set of hands every solo practitioner needs.
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Saying goodbye: Terminating a long-time veterinary employee
It's never easy to let go of someone who's been by your side from the beginning at your veterinary practice. But sometimes it's the only option left. Here's how to do it with grace.