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Outside the box
By going equine-centric, Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky., moves into the 21st century-and creates a first-rate facility.
Low-cost benefits, big-time payoffs
People make your practice a success, so take care of your team members-and earn a profit too. Try these 3 ideas.
See associate veterinarian compensation ranges by practice type
Clueless about compensation ranges? Check out this chart.
How to ease cat pain. Bonus: It pays.
Help cat owners provide a pain-free existence for their feline friends.
An old dog's last stand
Love for a feeble, weathered Labrador came quickly for this veterinarian.
Figuring out fair ProSal compensation
Q. I've been at my first job for just over a year. I earn a base salary plus production and benefits. What percentage of my revenue is fair compensation?
Cerebral laminitis can be infectious with certain breeds of owners
Now, I've known Jim Panzee for years. You couldn't teach him to peel a banana.
From the Veterinary Economics archives: A blast from the award-winning past
The Hospital Design Merit Award winner of July 2008 won before, back in 1969. Read that old article here and compare the old Woodford Veterinary Clinic with the new Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
Fee-setting tool: Long-term analgesic testing
Are your exam fees in line with high-performing hospitals?
Turn those frowns upside-down
Believe it or not, complaints can bond pet owners to your practice-if you handle them effectively.
Calculate associate pay with this formula
Compensation: Case closed. Solve the mystery with this sample calculation.
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Veterinarian trains puppies with the help of teens
This veterinarian gathers teens to train puppies at the shelter.
Owners: Prepare your relief doc for success
Patient record checklist
Use these checklist to help update and ensure complete patient medical records.
General practitioners vs. emergency doctors
Appreciate what makes general and emergency veterinarians different.
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Associates: Use these 7 mantras to fit in at any hospital
I will be efficient. I will get along with my staff. I will read and study these mantras.
Valuable veterinary resources on the Web
Surf the Web for valuable resources to help you do your job better.
Implement your equine practice mission statement
You've written your masterpiece-your equine practice's mission statement. So now what do you do with it?
CAPC map
An interactive map showing event details for the Companion Animal Parasite Council educational road trip July 22 to Aug. 7.
I don't agree with this therapy. Will my reputation suffer?
Q. My practice is providing a therapy I don't agree with. I'm concerned about what clients will think. Will this hurt my reputation? Should I quit?
Leftovers and lab samples
A veterinary break room is no place for urine samples and chemicals.
Talking to clients about preanesthetic testing
When clients ask if it's necessary, I explain that while we hope that test results will be normal, these tests can help us identify potentially serious conditions.
Sample introductory letter for relief veterinarians
Thinking of becoming a relief doctor? Read a sample letter here or download a Word document of your own.
Crediting doctor production
Print this PDF checklist to see how your associates are compensated for services and products as compared to Well-Managed Practices.
Dealing with disruption
When the dust clears around this place, maybe I'll find my trash can-and a new sense of perspective.
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Are you an underearner?
Wouldn't it be nice to put more away for retirement? Don't you wish you had more to show for your prime working years?
