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"What frustrates you most about your job?"

Shadyside, Pa. - Believed to be the first in this region, a veterinary practice has gone green.

Your "construction allowance" is considered taxable income unless you follow these rules.

Complacency can kill relationships, skills, marriages, businesses, teams, countries and empires.

This issue of Veterinary Economics has been quite an experience for our editorial team-we switched software. Any of you who've done that in recent memory can probably identify.

I work at a walk-in clinic. Some clients ask for me, but if it's a 40-minute wait, they'll see another doctor. My boss wants to pay me a percentage of my production. Is this fair at a walk-in clinic?

Dr. Eb Rouge sat at his desk sorting his mail and bills. His habit was to have an ongoing conversation with himself.

Tip No. 1: Place an ad where top applicants are likely to look.

Introducing new drugs or procedures into your practice can be frustrating if you're an associate-and it can be especially tough if you're a recent graduate. Here are a few tips I've learned through experience.

If you're that fresh-from-vet-school doctor, I can tell you that the staff won't see you as the Great and Wonderful Dr. New. Rather, receptionists, technicians, and assistants will be watching you from the get-go and may pounce on your every misstep.

We'd like to announce a community award my practice won, but I'm not sure how to present it to the media. What's the best way to hand off a story idea to the press?

Why are so many equine practitioners having trouble selling their practices? Don't let it be you.

It's no secret that staff salaries are the biggest expense at most practices. At the same time, your team is your most valuable asset. How do you balance these two realities?

The practice owner at the hospital where I'm an associate won't invest in a new piece of equipment that I think we really need. How can I convince her to buy?

Use this letter to uncover the reason a client stopped visiting your practice.

Use a feline lifestyle review form to tailor your recommendations for cat owners.

A canine lifestyle summary will help you tailor your message to fit each dog's needs.

The November cover-model hamster, Peaches, found a home in a Kansas City area elementary school. See Peaches' photo exploits here!

How much do I pay a part-time associate who's certified in acupuncture?

Learn more about this specialty and emergency hospital group.

I'm interested in investing. What stocks should I buy?

I hear from 20 or more veterinarians every day, most of whom want to tell me about the economic downturn in their area and the fact that clients just are not coming in as frequently, so their revenues are down.

I'm an expert witness for a practice owner who is being sued by two former associate doctors. What caused this litigation? Poor communication and a contract written on a napkin.

Learn why private investors and corporate buyers think veterinary medicine is a golden opportunity-and how you can get your share.

Complacency is a terrible disease.

Danger lurks at every turn in equine practice. Here's how to stay safe.

Ask yourself if you're truly confident the case will proceed well under home care.

Every day, my team here hunts for the information you need to achieve your goals in practice. That's our goal. Our mission.