Practice Management
Veterinary Economics' June content is now online
Focus on the four staples of veterinary practice, plus client opinions, microchipping, endoscopy, and osteoarthritis
Veterinary software company offers new practice management package
New program offers reports, metrics, and seminars to support software system.
Form: Compare pet insurance plans
Find the plan that's right for you, your practice, and your clients.
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Fewer jobs lost in May than feared
Department of Labor reports that 345,000 Americans lost their jobs, but economists predicted 545,000.
Small business optimism looking up
A monthly business survey hears hope from respondents.
Employees reluctant to leave hostile environments
An inhospitable workplace doesn't necessarily mean a new job search for many workers.
Take that, beauty!
New study finds that brains are better, but beauty's still good.
You're not the boss of me
How to deal with dominant personalities.
Q&A: Get the raise you deserve
My production as an associate warrants a raise. How do I ask the practice owner?
Overtime rules for veterinary practices
Operate by the book when it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act
FTC delays 'Red Flags Rule' enforcement
Washington - The Red Flags Rule will not go into effect until Aug. 1 to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement written identify-theft prevention programs.
Avoiding layoffs (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
While cutting expenses is a critical part of a recession plan, it's not a good idea to lay off employees without fully evaluating the effect the decision will have on the business.
New graduates face a brave new world
Brace yourselves. Sometime this summer, coming to an area near you, will be the new graduate.
7 deadly sentences
See what sinful statements you may be making-and what you should say instead.
Video: Make your day run more smoothly
The key to efficiency in your veterinary practice lies in how you start your day. Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Denise Tumblin, CPA, offers three tips for getting off on the right foot.
Tight job market for new veterinary graduates
Veterinary graduates are finding a tighter job market this year than in the past.
Banfield to help pets of hospice patients
The Pet Peace of Mind initiative will help defray cost of veterinary care, find homes for pets, and more.
Dogs seem to understand human requests
Border collies go beyond basic fetching and retrieve specific toys based on their owners' commands.
Wash. law gives new freedoms to technicians
Olympia, Wash. -- "Registered veterinary medication clerks" will be able to administer controlled substances without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, according to a new law passed in Washington.
Boost productivity by meeting team members' needs
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs fits well in management.
Speak up-or forever fall behind
A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent-even if they're not.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Escape the playground
Dr. Fitzgerald explains why it sometimes feels like we never left the playground.
Veterinary Economics' May content is now online
Give your parasite protocols an extreme makeover, peek under the hood of pet insurance, learn when it's time for your manager to go, and more.
Sample case study: Constant turnover
Stop the revolving door.
Quiz: 20 questions on veterinary practice finance
How well do you know practice finances?
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Everyday heroes
Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you recognize the heroic efforts of your team members.
Will work for tips
Don't hear praise through the grapevine.
Six ways to coach your talent
Now more than ever, your employees should strive for improved practice efficiency. Teach them how.
Production pay: How to determine the right percentage
How do you determine the percentage that goes into a production-based pay contract for an associate?