Practice Management

It's easy to be bad, so forget the niceties and take your veterinary practice to an all-new low.

You know your practice has toxic employees, but do you know how to change them? Shawn McVey reveals how to detox your team.

Everyone gets sick, but many rural employees are out of luck if they want to take a paid sick day.

Some dog owners have a big secret: Once they're gone, their pets stand to receive large sums of money.

Having veteran staff members involved with bringing in new hires creates can create an atmosphere of mentorship.

A young, adult basset hound presents to you for evaluation of chronic recurrent ear pruritus and a strong "musty" odor. Which of these diagnostic tests would be most useful initially? This is Answer A from the quiz.

National Report - According to the recent "Compassionate Care Online Survey" from Virbac Animal Health, 47 percent of veterinarians have end-of-life discussions with their clients more than 11 times per month. How these conversations unfold, experts say, is key to a client's comfort with their choice in extending or ending a pet's life.

Check out the data on common and costly conditions. How can you help clients and pets avoid them?

Avoid computer viruses, phishing scams, and more by watching team members' Internet usage as necessary.

Learn what happened to push this practice manager into paperless practice

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.

Your paycheck as a veterinary team member may not reflect all your hard work but before you get upset, get some perspective.

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.

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.

Here are two important ways that smartphones and other mobile devices are changing the way veterinarians communicate with clients.

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.

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?

Self-efficacy: "A person's belief about his or her chances of successfully accomplishing a specific task."

A common mistake made by managers is to ignore problem situations and employees.

We live in an era of consolidation and collaboration if we are to be successful providers.

In this economy of ups and downs, see how your paycheck compares to that of your fellow veterinarians around the nation.

Use better e-mail practices to protect yourself and your veterinary practice from criminals trying to snatch personal information.

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Client handout: 10 signs of illness in cats

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.