Practice Management
Online networking can have clinical value
Twitter and similar sites are becoming more than time-wasters.
What the nurse shortage could mean for the veterinary industry
Recent graduates are leaving the nursing field after being met with overwhelming challenges. Could your team members do the same?
NCVEI unveils new Web site
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI) just made it easier for veterinary practice owners to stay on top of their financial needs by renovating its Web site.
Sociologist defines varying owner-dog relationships
A new study analyzes the different ways in which dog owners relate to their pets.
Female bosses are 137 percent more likely to be sexually harassed at work
Study shows harassment is less about sex and more about domination.
6 ways to sell your boss on CE (sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Be prepared to show how your education benefits your equine practice's bottom line.
6 ways to find perfect "10" employees
Trust me-you have "10" employees in your town, no matter how small it is.
Your role with referrals
What can team members do to help veterinarians as they refer more cases?
The 5-to-7 ratio
Violate the 5-to-7 ratio at your risk. That is the ratio between a veterinary practice's gross revenue and the cost of paraprofessional staff. Anything outside that ratio is bad for the practice.
Blog: Doctor production gone wrong
While the production model is supposed to encourage doctors to take on challenges and go beyond the call of duty, Dr. Andrew Rollo worries that greed and pettiness can ruin the working environment and harbor ill will.
Get client compliance back on track
The recession may have derailed your compliance numbers, but you can take steps to stay on top of your game.
How to confront co-workers without the drama
Putting issues on the table and talking about them openly isn't easy, but if you want a healthy work environment, it's necessary. To get you started, Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, shares this example.
Collect samples and take patient history while clients wait
Use the time clients spend in the waiting room to collect samples and take patient history.
Sharpen up your veterinary team with employee upscaling
How to replace underachieving team members with overachievers.
Delegation: Do it right
Managers: You need to delegate more. Here's how to do it right.
Hiring tip from CVC in Kansas City: Use scenarios to find great employees
Asking about strengths and weaknesses will only reveal so much information. Dig deeper to find job candidates' true capabilities.
Dogs are smarter than cats, study shows
If you?re a dog lover, this should come as no surprise: A new study out of Great Britain claims dogs are smarter than cats.
Video: How to make team members feel respected
A common complaint among veterinary team members is lack of respect in the workplace. Mark Opperman, CVPM, offers advice on how to properly communicate staff appreciation.
The problem with promoting
New study shows efficiency may decrease as members climb hierarchy
Now's the time to overcome your technophobia
Rethink your strategy to using technology in your practice, and things might run more smoothly.
Employee involvement leads to workplace diversity
Offering programs to increase efficiency can result in a varied culture at your practice.
Chimpanzees prefer faces to food
A new study shows that chimpanzees are drawn to faces.
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Why technology is your friend
This practice cut labor costs and improved efficiency by investing in practice software.
Staff compensation: What's fair and viable (Proceedings)
According to Benchmarks 2009, non-doctor staff compensation represents 25% of revenue.
Staff empowerment (doctor leverage) increases veterinary practice success (Proceedings)
Veterinary practice success today is about relationships between the client and the veterinary practice team.
Five myths about associate compensation (Proceedings)
What's fair when it comes to associate compensation?
Developing your managerial skills motivation: Part 2 (Proceedings)
Let's discuss what we can do in our practices to motivate our team and practice environment.
Developing your management skills - How to hold staff meetings that build morale and result in positive change: Part 1 (Proceedings)
The following is a guide for making the task of taking minutes easier.
Developing your management skills: Employee performance evaluations: Part 3 (Proceedings)
Utilize your computer software to set up reminders a month in advance to remind you to prepare for employee evaluations.