Practice Management

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Going above and beyond earns a pat on the back.

Goal planning enables you to set a course of action to achieve goals and reach your objectives.

What is motivation?

An employee handbook provides guidelines for employees including rules of the practice, employee conduct, safety information and benefits offered.

Creating a successful team orientation will only succeed to the level the leadership of the practice is capable and willing to change its past behavior and management styles.

Electronic Verification (E-Verify) voluntary program run by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to help certify that employees hired by companies are legally authorized to work in the United States.

It's no surprise to anyone that the number of geriatric feline patients is on the rise.

The goals and process of starting a feline wellness program.

Maintaining consistency in a multiple-doctor practice is a common challenge.

How to develop a team of "10" technical members

Assessing the hospital's schedule, team scheduling tips, team utilization and ratios, and requested days off forms

Your patient care position.

Reward staff for catching missed fees.

In some cases the competition is fierce, but so too is collegiality.

Our immediate future is about 80 watts short of bright.

Be a team player.

Give team members a pat on the back for a job well done with "green sheets."

NCVEI CEO, Dr. Karen E. Felsted, responds to CBS's claim that technicians can earn $70,000 a year.

Shawn McVey says a $70,000 salary is possible.

A new study shows that smaller breeds are real hot dogs.

Forms to make record-keeping easier.

Answer clients' question," Why was my claim denied?", with this discreet handout.

Scan this job description.

An employee break room serves multiple functions and eliminates staff-training headaches.

Learn what the new generation thinks of the challenges that await them.

Julie Legred, CVT, talks about the overwhelming need for veterinary technicians.

Motivate your veterinary team to generate new ideas.

Here's what a few experts think.

Government is subsidizing premiums, but employers pay up front