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Helter shelter: dealing with insufficient rescue facilities
One animal shelter's unorganized, inadequate care proves frustrating.
The 'whether' report
It's a cloudy day for veterinary medicine.
Got a "C" in compliance?
If your client and internal compliance is just average-or worse-jump to the head of the class with these tips.
Streamline your senior care to improve compliance
Here are strategies to encourage internal and client compliance that work:
Trial by fire: coping with disaster
This veterinary practice survived a devastating blaze that killed 16 patients and destroyed the building.
How to discuss supplements with clients
Nutritionist Dr. Susan Wynn shares her expertise on supplementation communication.
Fall is the time for new beginnings
Just because you've graduated doesn't mean you can't go back to school.
6 reasons to mentor associates before you sell your practice to them
"Here are the keys; see ya!" doesn't cut it as a transition plan.
Tired of your job?
You used to love your job, but now it just feels worn out. Don't give up. You can make it new again. Learn how thanks to four team members' true burnout survival stories.
10 Things you should know about your practice
It's pop quiz time. Test yourself and your team with these essential questions.
Make Crocs extinct
Are the popular shoes safe for your employees to wear to work?
How can solo practitioners secure better terms on business loans? (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Providing a good explanation for your request and backing it up with a business plan is a good way to obtain favorable terms on a loan.
Making informed decisions (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Knowing when to upgrade and when to hold on to equipment can save-and make-you money.
9 strategies for disaster preparation
Can your veterinary practice withstand the elements?
Q&A: How two practices become one
I'm considering a merger with another local practice. How do I go about it?
Grow new technicians
Take one motivated candidate, add an annual school allowance, and what do you get?
An outpatient charge sheet that works for me
Advice from our community message board on handling outpatient charges
Q&A: Rolling over a 401(k)
Handling investments after a job switch.
How to gauge your rent payment
What are the rules regarding veterinary practice rent?
Study up: How to answer clients' tough questions
New book tells pet owners to ask medical questions at your practice.
Long-term drug monitoring made easy
Get your patients taking long-term meds on a plan for rechecks.
Hang up on bad phone protocol
Train and monitor your team to make sure clients get professional, polite responses.
A hiring note for managers
How do you build a balanced team with many strengths? Let's examine ways you can simplify your search.
How to get hired
Use these tips to make the best impression during your job hunt.
Mark your calendars to utilize finance reports
Feeling a little uninformed about your veterinary practice's finances? A regular peek at daily, monthly, and annual reports can change all that.
Hairy women a sign of a tough economy
The beauty industry-once considered recession proof like the veterinary industry- is taking a hard hit.
All-in-one monthly financial report
Put your monthly numbers on a single sheet with this Excel document.
Long hours hurt women
Wives affected more by husbands working longer hours than vice versa.
Form file: All-in-one monthly financial report
How to fire an employee
Sometimes it's necessary to part ways.