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Part 1: We're in this recession together
A doctor explains the realities of surviving slow times to team members.
Part 2: We're in this recession together
A practice manager reminds clients of the importance of wellness care in a downturn.
Go ahead. Take a lick.
Common bonding behaviors between pet owners and dogs don't lead to more germs.
Pet dental care claims skyrocket
More pets are receiving dental care, says a pet insurance survey.
Overseas veterinarians earn certificates online
British doctors write 10 essays to get postgraduate certification.
February Veterinary Economics now posted online
Check out our latest issue for stories on dentistry, efficiency, life balance, and much more.
New York bill would require microchipping of all dogs
Albany, N.Y. -- All dogs in New York may have to be microchipped and identified in a state registry if a new bill makes it out of committee.
Editor's blog: No free cheese dip for us
What was supposed to be a fun lunch trip turned out to be not so much.
Interactive floor plan: California Veterinary Specialists
Check out this floor plan from a 2008 Hospital Design Merit Award winner. The three views of this Carlsbad, Calif., hospital include the base floor plan, traffic flow, and zoning.
Efficiency study: How to do more with less
Measure client wait times in the reception area, exam room, and checkout on a daily or weekly basis using VMC Inc.'s two-step efficiency study.
Outpatient clinic efficiency study XLS
Cats help owners beat the winter blues
Whiskers' benefits extend beyond keeping you company while you watch TV at night.
Form: Phased training program
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Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: We don't do this alone
We veterinarians thrive through the success of our technicians.
Audio tip: Get back to basics
Mark Opperman explains why you need to review the success of your reminders system.
Power up your dental services
The right equipment can make any dental program successful.
Watch for these important tax changes in 2009
With a new year and a new president, these are the changes to tax limits to watch out for in 2009.
Inside the fishbowl
An open facility is more than a building design; it's a way of life at California Veterinary Specialists in Carlsbad, Calif. The doctors at this practice share space and cases in a convenient, free-flowing facility.
Obama administration's influx of people and power unlikely to affect practitioners in high-turnover D.C.
Washington - The nation's capital is a notoriously transient city, but many veterinarians in the area don't expect the influx of new bureaucrats to have much effect on their practices.
8 signature slogans
Call attention to your practice with cute and clever signs.
Show clients how to clean pets' teeth
See a handout adapted from the one Dr. Scott Linick, FAVD, gives to clients to teach proper toothbrushing techniques.
Is it the economy, or are your fees holding you back?
It's human nature to have biases - preconceived notions - that shade our daily experiences.
Slideshow: Samples for exam-room digital picture frame
View this Powerpoint presentation of images that practice manager Julie Culbreth uses in digital picture frames in exam rooms.
NCVEI tool gauges practice profitability
Schaumburg, Ill. - Veterinarians soon will have a new tool to ensure their practice is earning money.
Do not neglect dental care: Talk to clients about brushing their pets teeth.
Clients need to brush their pets teeth to prevent dental disease and other illnesses.
11 inexpensive ways to brighten a practice amid recession
Look at all the layoffs, even within the biggest and strongest companies.
Thinking of converting a building into a clinic?
The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before.
Phased training program
A handy, step-by-step guide on efficiently training receptionists.
Weave a sticky Web (site that is)
Drive clients to your Website by promoting it.
Calm front-desk chaos
Regardless of whether you're the owner or the receptionist, these 5 tips will help you turn turmoil into tranquility-and foster loyal clients.