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Restraint, physical examination and venipuncture techniques in reptiles (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Most snakes can be easily captured directly out of the carrier or cage they are in. If the snake is aggressive, it may be necessary to use a towel along with leather gloves to safely capture it. In these cases, it is easiest to gently toss the towel over the snake and find the head.
I'm such a great doctor-shouldn't I be making more (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011When it comes to achieving financial success as practicing veterinarians, we are definitely our own worst enemies. I can't believe that according to national averages, a pharmacist and an optometrist earn more than a veterinarian! That is really sad! Why? Because most of us are afraid to charge what we are truly worth.
Product sales, market changes, and the impact on your profits (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011It's been a number of years now that your clients have alternatives to purchase their veterinary drugs and supplies. First it was the catalogue houses and then the internet. The first to feel the effects of the change in distribution channels were the large animal practitioners.
Top marketing trends for today's veterinary practice (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Marketing in today's practice plays an important part of a practice way to generate new business and keep existing clients happy. If you look at the way at how new clients determine who to pick their veterinarian it comes from one of four main ways: referrals, location, signage and your internet presence.
Launching technician appointments and other services: sharing solutions that work (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011It isn't uncommon to find practices that, either formally or informally, offer technician appointments; i.e. patient visits in which certain services are provided to the pet and pet owner by a credentialed veterinary technician instead of by a veterinarian.
Pain management techniques (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Advanced pain management techniques such as local and regional blocks, analgesic constant rate infusions and epidural anesthesia/analgesia can be incorporated into almost any clinical setting. You do not need to work in a specialty referral hospital or academic institution to utilize and effectively perform advanced pain management techniques.
How to deal with difficult clients (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011It's easy to forget that our clients do not necessarily understand the jargon, acronyms and terms that we use every day and take for granted. Using plain language involves translating our language into language that the client can understand.
Pain management for dental patients (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Pain management is more than the latest popular terminology. It is an important part of veterinary dentistry. Many of the procedures performed on animals are painful and it is our duty as technicians to ensure that our patients are as comfortable as possible.
10 business metrics that will keep you on top of your game (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Consider developing a monthly statistical analysis report for your practice. Take a pulse of your practice by understanding the monthly statistics that are important and track them in a comparative format; month to month, year by year.
Anesthetic drugs: a review for technicians (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Sedation and anesthesia is something that most of us administer and/or perform in practice on a daily basis. While we as technicians may not make the final decision on what drugs will be administered, we should be educated about the various drugs available and how each of them works alone and in combination with each other.
Bringing clients back-communicating the value of care (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Veterinarians and their team members have been working for years to educate pet owners about the care their pets need in order for them to stay happy and healthy. Undoubtedly we've made some progress, but results from the recently released Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study indicate we have a long way to go; many pet owners simply don't understand the need for what is generally accepted as routine care.
Managing critically ill exotic mammals (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Exotic small mammals (formally known as pocket pets) are challenging creatures to work with. When working with dogs and cats, it is usually easy to place an intravenous catheter, intubate, provide fluid therapy, hook up an ECG, place a blood pressure cuff, and keep track of the core body temperature.
Hot tax tips for 2011 (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Tax laws are forever changing and this year is no exception. Since taxes can take a significant amount of our earnings, it pays to know and understand the tax laws that are important for you and your practice. This clear understanding can save you money and keep you out of tax trouble.
The decline in veterinary visits-a look at the big picture (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Many reports have indicated that the US recession of 2007-2009 had a negative impact on the business volume and revenues of a large number of companion animal veterinary practices. But there is substantial evidence in studies conducted by the AVMA, AAHA and others that erosion in patient visits began well before the start of the recession.
Feline idiopathic cystitis-a role for technicians (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Feline lower urinary tract diseases are characterized by hematuria, pollakiuria, and dysuria, and are common problems encountered in feline practice. It is estimated that they affect over one half million cats in the United States annually.
To start a practice or buy: what's the best option? (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Practice ownership allows an individual to control one's destiny over financial matters, management matters and medical matters. Practice owners should expect a financial reward from ownership that encompasses a reward or pay for the provision of providing veterinary services, a pay for management duties and an ROI (return on investment) for the privilege of ownership.
Expense secrets from well-managed practices (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Chances are you've peeked at your practice's expenses at least once in the last 12 months. And while it's important to track where your hard-earned revenue is going in the best of times, it's even more important when the economy's bad. So if you haven't checked your expenses lately, get to it!
Restraint, physical examination and venipuncture techniques in small mammals (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011The exotic small mammal physical examination is performed similarly to other small animals such as dogs and cats. All items that may be needed during the physical examination should be out and within hands reach before you start. Exotic small mammals can become easily stressed so it is essential to keep the "time in hand" to a minimum when necessary.
Bringing clients back-examining your prices (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011"All of a sudden, the price just skyrocketed. You could go when it was 60 bucks, now I can't get out for less than $150"; so said a pet owner interviewed for the recently released Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study. Sound familiar? Are your clients complaining more about price than ever before? We all know the recession has impacted spending at veterinary practices but is it more than that?