All
Blog: Keeping your veterinary team happy
August 18th 2014Most owners or managers who are paying attention know that a dynamic shift in employee desires occurred about six years ago. This change has had an effect on numbers of important human resource issues such as vacation, sick time, personal time, flex time, work schedules in general, and of course, wages.
Going up against a veterinary giant
August 1st 2014You left your job to open your own clinic, and now your former employer wants to sue. Don't panic yet-it's time to look at the facts.I recently received the following request from a veterinarian: "I'm planning on leaving my associate position with a large veterinary corporation to open my own clinic. I'd like you to review my employment contract to make sure that I can't be sued."
What dentists know about fear freeand how the veterinary profession can use it
August 1st 2014Dentists and DVMs are tied together by their independent spirit and a willingness to fight for better patient healthcare. Can you learn something from dentists about creating a friendlier, less painful patient experience?
Give your veterinary team members a break(room)
July 31st 2014Taking short mental breaks can help boost your performance on prolonged tasks, according to a 2011 study published in the journal Cognition. And research focused on human nurses show they value break time for social and emotional support. Working in a veterinary hospital, you likely feel the same way. Here are some cost-effective morale boosters to build a better breakroom.