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BizQuiz: Should I share this gossip?
Gossip can strengthen relationships at your veterinary practice ... or tear them apart. Do you know when to talk and when to stay silent?
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Study: Fat pets cost owners millions
Obesity isn't just harming the health of American pets-it's taking a toll on pet owners' wallets, too.
Honest employees perform better on the job
A new study reveals that honesty really is the best policy when it comes to work ethic.
New York lawmakers want all dogs microchipped
Albany, N.Y. -- The New York Assembly is considering a new bill that would require all dogs to be microchipped and tracked in a state database.
2011 Hospital of the Year: Mission accomplished
It's much more than just a building. Mission Animal and Bird Hospital in Oceanside, Calif., has something for everyone-and every pet. Here's a look inside this year's Hospital of the Year.
Forms: Lower your practice workday stress right now
Therapist Jill Cody shares top tips for stressed veterinarians and team members to loosen up, handle criticism with flair, and start focusing on what you value most.
Handout: 20 questions for veterinary pet insurance companies
Offer your clients this list of questions to find the level of care and insurance coverage that's right for them and their pet.
Check out this valuable tool available at Progress in Practice in D.C.
Denise Tumblin walks you through how to use a management spreadsheet to track your veterinary practice's profitability.
Be honest about medical errors, study says
Clients are more likely to forgive your mistake if you're upfront with them about it.
Video: Floor plan-The most critical part of the building process
Take a hard look at issues of functionality and traffic when designing a clinic.
Case 5
Satisfaction guaranteed?
As Karen walked into the veterinary practice's waiting room, her cat Freddie peered out of his travel crate, bobbing his head in an unrelenting search for an exit.
AVMA delegates approve dues increase, shut down plan for online voting records
Chicago - Dues will be going up gradually over the next five years fo American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) members.
Ky. Lawmakers want food-animal medicine to be tax exempt
Frankfort, Ky. - A bill introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives Jan. 7 could make many food-animal medicines tax exempt.
Making the most of your best clients
It's past time to start focusing on the clients who have stuck with you during this recession.
Illinois veterinarians outraged over rabies fee collections
Madison County, Ill. - A plan to have veterinarians collect rabies certification fees for the county is drawing ire from area practitioners.
Work sweet home: Create a positive practice culture
A positive practice environment makes you-and patients and clients-feel happy, cozy, and right at home. Here's how to ramp up the good vibes.
Awareness, cost of care driving visits down, study says
National Report - In the last three years, James Dee, DVM, has seen visits steadily drop in his hollywood, Fla., practice. In fact, the appointment calendar is wide open. "Anybody can be seen within a day," he says.
Miss. may require prescribers to fund Rx monitoring program
Jackson, Miss. - A newly mandated computerized prescription monitoring system in Mississippi might be funded prescribers if the state Senate has its way.
HANDOUT: Pet insurance
HANDOUT ONLY. DO NOT LINK.
Handout: 20 questions clients should ask about pet insurance companies
Are your clients getting lost in the fine print? Here's a resource to help them understand different plans, policies, and providers.
An expert guide to expensing equipment purchases
New tax laws make it easier than ever to collect deductions on new veterinary equipment.
Adopt a kit, save a pet
Give your clients an adoption kit to help them train their brand new pet.
Equine inventory: How excess drugs and supplies make your practice sick
Your equine practice cash flow is weak and your stress is high. Turn your fever of anxiety into a plan to rejuvenate your inventory and heal your financial woes.
A nurse named Scarlett
Meet a dog that thought it was a nurse.
Show clients the value of your services in the exam room
Use one-on-one time with clients to show them why our services are valuable.