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The creator of this salary-plus-production doctor compensation system answers a readers detailed question about a particular patient involving client education, blood work, medications, technician-only visits and more.

A vaguely worded handbook may result in a tangle of litigation. Heres what you need to know before presenting one to your team members.

What looks good in planning doesn't always work out in practice.

Forget fees. If you want to make the most of a new equipment purchase, like new digital radiography, you want your veterinary practices team on board and using it to its full potential. Here are my three steps to think about to get there.

After taking in these pointers, run through a sample script to see them all in action.

This prescription may enhance patient care and your production and hospital profitability.

Featured speaker for upcoming Fetch dvm360 Baltimore, Alane Cahalane, shares advice on taking chances, chasing joy and learning from others.

Ever noticed that people tend to be a lot more honest about their life choices when asked to tell the truth in a game? This phenomenon is exactly what Drs. Caitlin DeWilde and Kimberly-Ann Therrien and I experienced when we used a popular party game to teach life lessons in Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative sessions at Fetch dvm360.

If you like telling friends, family and colleagues what to do—and as a smart, solution-driven veterinary professional, you just might—it’s time to ask whether it’s what people you care about actually want or need in conversations with you.

This easy-to-assemble food puzzle comes to you courtesy of a Firstline reader.

A dvm360 reader wonders if there are experts who understand the plight of veterinarians with student loans.

Make sure everyone has a good time and stays happy and healthy on your next visit.

You have problems. And veterinary conference exhibit halls are full of people who want to solve them for you. Have you seen these ones yet, tackling dirty towels, jaded clients and the future of veterinary imaging?

What do you do when you love your job, but it doesnt pay enough to repay the debt you accrued in veterinary school?

If your message says 'Happy New Year 2013' it's time get up to speed.

Discussing all natural, organic parasite preventives with clients and general practitioners.

With the right training and guidance-and just a little bit of encouragement-you can help clients understand that this common disease is actually quite manageable.

If youre experiencing exhaustion from difficult conversations with pet owners about paying for veterinary care, why not open the discussion with your team? You may identify small tweaks to communication and policies that might ease everyones stress about managing the tough question of paying for top-notch pet care.

When your client comes in with a cute new fuzzball, provide some education about the importance of play.

Heres an age-old issue worth revisiting: What does a veterinarian do when a client refuses to acknowledge that her sick old dog is suffering?

Tucked into the aisles of the Orlando veterinary conferences sophisticated medical equipment and groundbreaking pharmaceutical advancements was this cool stuff for your veterinary clients cats and dogsor, lets be honest, yours.

Veterinary architects and experienced practice owners make up the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition panel of judges every year. This time, we decided to share three future-facing and sound insights that judges shared with us while they explored this years entries.

The parallel between reviews and your online ranking explained.

A veterinary practice’s success is highly dependent on employee commitment and engagement, both of which skyrocket when constructive feedback is offered.

Human medicine provides a cautionary tale.

The dvm360 team decided to put our money where our mouth is and try out a 12-week yoga program.

Dont get lost in a sea of numbers when putting together a budget for your new veterinary practice.

But if youre going to rule the world, you might still need to break some harmful habits to be an effective leader in veterinary practice.

Know what youre feeling, pause before reacting, and help yourself and your team. Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, executive director of the Veterinary Leadership Initiative, worked with Fetch dvm360 in San Diego attendees to think about how.

In her session on self-awareness at Fetch dvm360 in San Diego, Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, suggests a book wed never heard of. Heres why she thinks its an important read for self-awareness and your understanding of veterinary clients motivations and thinking in the exam room and once they leave.