Practice Management
Internet breaks boost worker productivity, study says
Banning your team members from the Internet might backfire.
Uncle Sam audits small business more than ever
At the same time, the percentage of larger companies audited is down from 2005 to 2007.
U.S. sees worst inflation rate in 27 years
Prices on wholesale goods up 1.8 percent; pet food and energy prices climbing
Veterinary Economics board member on Rachael Ray Show
Dr. Ernie Ward's daytime TV segment addresses canine behavior problems
Veterinary team members rate their boss
About 50 percent say the practice owner or manager is a good boss or the best boss they've ever worked for.
Female breadwinners resent their husbands, study finds
But women in veterinary, medical professions report less resentment, more contentment
Drinking coffee may help you live longer
If you start every day with a steaming cuppa joe, this report is good news.
Spay-neuter guidelines rolled out
Task force determines attainable practices.
Burn the midnight oil, risk your health
A recent study shows that working overtime increases the likelihood you'll suffer from anxiety and depression.
What would Disney do if he owned a veterinary practice?
3 tips to bring world-class Disney customer service to your clients.
Watch out for state unemployment audits
These audits can cost you, so be sure you correctly classify your employees.
Salary vs. hourly pay
You might be entitled to overtime pay even if you hold a degree or have "supervisor" in your title.
Making your management mark
Owners who seek to avoid conflict by meeting challenges head-on actually become part of the problem.
Low-cost benefits, big-time payoffs
People make your practice a success, so take care of your team members-and earn a profit too. Try these 3 ideas.
Cerebral laminitis can be infectious with certain breeds of owners
Now, I've known Jim Panzee for years. You couldn't teach him to peel a banana.
From the Veterinary Economics archives: A blast from the award-winning past
The Hospital Design Merit Award winner of July 2008 won before, back in 1969. Read that old article here and compare the old Woodford Veterinary Clinic with the new Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
Fee-setting tool: Long-term analgesic testing
Are your exam fees in line with high-performing hospitals?
Turn those frowns upside-down
Believe it or not, complaints can bond pet owners to your practice-if you handle them effectively.
Owners: Prepare your relief doc for success
Valuable veterinary resources on the Web
Surf the Web for valuable resources to help you do your job better.
Implement your equine practice mission statement
You've written your masterpiece-your equine practice's mission statement. So now what do you do with it?
CAPC map
An interactive map showing event details for the Companion Animal Parasite Council educational road trip July 22 to Aug. 7.
Dealing with disruption
When the dust clears around this place, maybe I'll find my trash can-and a new sense of perspective.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Practice Makes Perfect--June 30, 2008
In this week's blog, Dr. Fitzgerald asks you to consider how you come across to your clients.
Buy equipment now to take advantage of tax break
Increased equipment-buying incentive expires at year-end.
Congressional no-show horse trainer is suspended
Officials say the trainer of Kentucky Derby-winning Big Brown administered too much bronchial dilator to another horse.
More employers allowing pets at the office
Want to keep your team members? Let them head to work with their dogs--or fish.
Dog loses $10 million in inheritance
Court rules that Leona Helmsley's dog, Trouble, will receive just a fraction of what the billionaire designated in her will.
Three common questions about taxes and summer jobs
If your kid's working this summer, read this.
Young mothers aren't opting out of the work force
New study finds female professionals are juggling work life and family life.