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Declining feline health: Cats get poorer healthcare than dogs
Fight that trend and attract cat owners to your practice.
The 20 percent solution
The Pareto Principle is an observation (not a law) that most things in life are not distributed evenly. It could mean any or all of the following:
Cancer is dog lovers' top fear
Veterinarians can help clients cope with bad news.
Picking the right ratios for your clinic
Everybody has a different expense-to-revenue target. Here's how to make sense of it all.
2008 Hospital of the Year: Interactive tour
Explore this interactive tour to get a first-hand look at the 2008 Hospital of the Year, Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mothers with MBAs more likely to stay home with kids
Environment plays large part in choice between working and being a stay-at-home mom, study shows.
Word-of-mouth network for consumers now listing medical doctors
Angie's List expands to include physicians, dentists, pharmacies, and health insurers.
Payment agreement form
Use this form if you accept held checks from clients.
Vacationers can't stay away from work
Are you a veterinarian who checks e-mail and phone messages during the family road trip?
Study finds that most 9/11 dogs are healthy
Few adverse effects linked to Ground Zero exposure.
Companies promote employees' healthy living
Incentives help staff members shape up, stop smoking, and control their weight.
Three tips to manage equine client misinformation
First, veterinarians can address the client worries, then go from there.
Internet breaks boost worker productivity, study says
Banning your team members from the Internet might backfire.
Uncle Sam audits small business more than ever
At the same time, the percentage of larger companies audited is down from 2005 to 2007.
U.S. sees worst inflation rate in 27 years
Prices on wholesale goods up 1.8 percent; pet food and energy prices climbing
Veterinary practice owners gather to talk shop
Members of this Detroit-area management group see area practices as support-not competition
Veterinary Economics board member on Rachael Ray Show
Dr. Ernie Ward's daytime TV segment addresses canine behavior problems
Veterinary team members rate their boss
About 50 percent say the practice owner or manager is a good boss or the best boss they've ever worked for.
Female breadwinners resent their husbands, study finds
But women in veterinary, medical professions report less resentment, more contentment
Drinking coffee may help you live longer
If you start every day with a steaming cuppa joe, this report is good news.
Spay-neuter guidelines rolled out
Task force determines attainable practices.
Burn the midnight oil, risk your health
A recent study shows that working overtime increases the likelihood you'll suffer from anxiety and depression.
Educating clients about preventing zoonotic diseases
'Tis the season for creepy crawlies to worm their way into clients' and pets' lives. Remind clients of these disease prevention tips.
What would Disney do if he owned a veterinary practice?
3 tips to bring world-class Disney customer service to your clients.
Watch out for state unemployment audits
These audits can cost you, so be sure you correctly classify your employees.
Salary vs. hourly pay
You might be entitled to overtime pay even if you hold a degree or have "supervisor" in your title.
True or false? Take this compensation quiz
Complete this quiz-and size up your salary smarts.
Relaxation exercise
Use this tool to ease your burgeoning stress level and help bring balance to your life.
Another day for Everest
Oak Glen, Calif. - Bronchitis and pleurisy ended Dr. Michael Andrews' bid to summit Mt. Everest this spring.
Solutions for abusive clients
How should we handle aggressive clients who use foul language, throw invoices, or behave badly?