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10 facts you need to know when purchasing or selling a practice (Proceedings)
You have made the decision to sell. It is probably one of the most significant decisions you will make in your working life.
Veterinarians worry about pet abandonment and find ways to help
Our survey found that many of you are worried about pet abandonment, but you're finding ways to reach out in your communities to help.
Breaching a non-compete clause has consequences
Much more is at stake than enforceability; your career is at risk.
Discover the demogaphics of today's veterinarian
Gender, age, kids, years in practice, and more on today's veterinarian and Veterinary Economics reader.
Tips for women on work-life balance
You can't do it all. But a speaker at this year's AVMA conference has seven steps to help you do what's most important.
AVMA coverage: State boards and standards of care
A veterinary specialist asks tough questions and offers advice to practitioners on good habits to survive licensing board investigations.
Video: How to get comfortable with delegation
Don't be a micromanager. Learn to delegate and inspect the results the right way with Mark Opperman, CVPM.
Psst...Gossip is good for your health
Gab sessions reduce stress and anxiety.
6 ways to break through to your boss
Talk so your boss will listen.
The amorphous buy-in offer
One of the more stressful times in a veterinarian's employment relationship is contract-signing or contract-renewal time.
Are you giving your best to your best clients?
Tough talk is the basis of my column. And it's especially needed as our struggling economy flops around like a newly caught fish in the bottom of your boat.
How to be more efficient every day
No one becomes a lean, mean, efficiency machine overnight. It takes time. Watch Denise Tumblin's, CPA, video and see how you can become more effective every day.
Worst way to announce changes to the team
Avoid this snafu when telling team members about new practice protocols.
4 ways to create your own luck
Good fortune isn't found. It's made.
Emotional stages of change
An emotional outline of adaptation.
Study examines how vets respond to clients during wellness exams, treating sick animals
When it comes to problem appointments, DVMs may hide behind their stethoscopes.
Employees reluctant to leave hostile environments
An inhospitable workplace doesn't necessarily mean a new job search for many workers.
Dr. Oscar the grouch
When doctors turn sour, be sweet.
What's your dermatologic role?
How you can help itchy pets.
Benefits to short-term stress
The busier you are, the healthier your immune system.
Speak up-or forever fall behind
A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent-even if they're not.
Veterinarians more at risk for suicide in spring
April showers bring May flowers, but the wet weather may also bring a higher incidence of suicides.
Six ways to coach your talent
Now more than ever, your employees should strive for improved practice efficiency. Teach them how.
Finding generational middle ground
What a brand-new, young associate might say to her Baby Boomer employer and vice-versa.
What's in a word? Let's stop calling team members "girls"
Using "girls" for employees undermines them-and you
Trends: Generational interplay
Lacey heard the tell-tale chirp from her cell phone.
Make your voice heard: Become a better public speaker
Do your knees knock at the mere thought of an upcoming speaking engagement? Follow this advice.
Audio tip: Communicate your practice's vision
Dr. Christine Merle encourages you to talk with your team about the history and vision of your practice.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Do you delegate?
"Delegating is an art. I would call it a lost art, but I'm not certain that it has ever been found."
Firstline Live at Baltimore ad pdf
This is the ad that's good until April 10, 2009