http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Equine+personnel+management/Article/list/44829 DVM360.com delivers breaking news and analysis, comprehensive veterinary medical information, and trusted business advice for veterinarians and veterinary teams. This interactive resource offers powerful search, so you can find the solutions you need today, plus opportunities to confer with your veterinary colleagues, share your own strategies, and more. 2009-11-22T00:48:47Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Coughing-Wheezing-You-work-in-a-barn-says-vet-scho/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643174?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/643174null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/How-to-deal-with-generational-and-gender-differenc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642808?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Dr. Christine Merle says there's lots to gain by embracing differences. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/472009/642808null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-Giving-bad-employee-references/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638176?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Tips to keep you and your practice out of trouble when giving job references. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/442009/638176null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/BizQuiz-Do-you-know-the-right-way-to-fire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636270?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 You're the boss. Are you prepared to handle this situation? To find out, answer the following questions about the employee termination policy recommended by Mark Opperman, CVPM. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/432009/636270null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Australian-veterinarian-dies-after-infection-from-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623734?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, has died after contracting the Hendra virus from a horse. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/362009/623734null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Sharpen-up-your-team-with-employee-upscaling/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622442?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 How to replace underachieving team members with overachievers. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/362009/622442/veterinary_pencils_360_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Unwanted-Horse-Coalition-names-new-director/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622982?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Washington, D.C. -- Ericka Caslin is the new director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/362009/622982null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Australian-veterinarian-in-coma-after-contracting-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620850?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Brisbane, Australia -- An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, is in a medically induced coma after contracting the potentially fatal Hendra virus from a horse, according to the Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC). 2009-08-22T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/342009/620850null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Practice-owners-cut-back-on-raises-during-this-rec/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615552?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Many team members aren't getting raises this year. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/312009/615552/veterinary_raises_809f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Hiring-a-practice-manager-is-profitable/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615561?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Find out how many practices have practice managers and how much those practices earn. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/312009/615561/veterinary_manager_809_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Manager-continues-to-save-practice-owner-time-and-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612276?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 This veterinarian hired her manager 15 years ago and never looked back. 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/302009/612276null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Communicating-with-team-members-about-not-giving-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612296?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 It's a tough conversation, but silence is not an option. 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/302009/612296null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Video-Beat-workplace-bickering/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612412?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 When team members start backstabbing each other or yelling in the hallways, it's time to take charge. Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, a partner with VMC inc. in Evergreen, Colo., tells you how. Hint: Make THEM work it out. 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/302009/612412null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Video-How-to-get-comfortable-with-delegation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609693?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Don't be a micromanager. Learn to delegate and inspect the results the right way with Mark Opperman, CVPM. 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/282009/609693null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Motivation-Only-as-good-as-managers-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608862?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Study finds that motivational techniques only work when they come with clear goals and urgency to change. 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/282009/608862/Veterinary_Motivation_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/The-amorphous-buy-in-offer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613923?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 One of the more stressful times in a veterinarian's employment relationship is contract-signing or contract-renewal time. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/312009/613923null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Video-Coping-with-husband-and-wife-team-drama/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604798?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 If you're undermined by managers' or owners' spouses on the job, speak up. Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Shawn McVey, MSW, tells you how to cope with troublesome husband-and-wife teams. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/252009/604798/veterinary_McVey_video_360_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Team+Building/Avoiding-layoffs-Sponsored-by-IntervetSchering-Plo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600908?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 While cutting expenses is a critical part of a recession plan, it's not a good idea to lay off employees without fully evaluating the effect the decision will have on the business. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/232009/600908null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Economic-troubles-extend-to-Virginia-Techs-equine-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600677?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Blacksburg, Va. -- Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is eliminating a handful of positions as a result of economic woes. 2009-05-30T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/600677null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Boost-productivity-by-meeting-team-members-needs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599352?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Psychologist Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs fits well in practice management. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/212009/599352/veterinary_team_needs_mf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Speak-upmdashor-forever-fall-behind/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598840?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent—even if they're not. 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/212009/598840/veterinary_speakup_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Horse-owners-push-lawmakers-to-relax-dentistry-reg/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598704?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 For nearly 20 years, equine dentistry has been considered a veterinary act in Oklahoma. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/598704/DVM_veterinarynews_equine_dentistry_flash.s_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Web-exclusive-Challenges-of-a-rural-vet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592315?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Dr. Shelley Lenz refuses to be typecast into the role of overworked, underpaid rural vet. 2009-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/152009/592315/DVM_SOTP-DVMlogo_Lenz_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Shelter-from-the-economic-storm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590718?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 You can't control the bad economic news, but you can lift your employees' spirits with a heartfelt focus on team morale. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/142009/590718null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Raises-out-bonuses-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584372?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 If you can't afford to give raises, use bonuses to keep employees happy. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/584372null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/5-ways-to-avoid-layoffs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584371?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Think twice before laying off good employees. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/584371null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Part-2-Were-in-this-recession-together/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582618?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 A practice manager reminds clients of the importance of wellness care in a downturn. 2009-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/082009/582618null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Part-1-Were-in-this-recession-together/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581544?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 A doctor explains the realities of surviving slow times to team members. 2009-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/072009/581544null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-Ease-the-doctor-staff-tension/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577887?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 I'm a new associate, and one of the receptionists hates me. How do I get along with her? 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/052009/577887null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/The-9-powers-of-superboss/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573852?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Develop these nine characteristics to become a superboss. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/022009/573852/veterinary_super_boss_bf_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Equine+personnel+management/A-testimony-to-the-value-of-hiring-technicians-Spo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/571842?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Before making a change that will affect how you do business, it is necessary to know how the technician concept will play out in reality. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/512008/571842null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/KHRC-wants-license-fee-increase-for-vets-others/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/562252?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians and others working at racetracks in Kentucky are facing an increase in licensing fees in 2009. 2008-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/442008/562252null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/KHRC-fines-suspends-two-DVMs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561999?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Lexington, Ky. -- The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has fined and suspended two Columbus, Ohio, veterinarians for violating state regulations regarding properly labeling medications. 2008-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/442008/561999null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Kentuckys-chief-racing-veterinarian-resigns/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556239?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Frankfort, Ky. -- The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has appointed an interim chief veterinarian to replace Dr. Lafe Nichols, who resigned last week. 2008-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/402008/556239null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Watch-out-for-dangerous-assumptions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561834?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Make sure your staff knows how to handle the most essential duties. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/442008/561834null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Managers-Monday-Dont-downplay-job-descriptions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550134?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Use them to hire, to evaluate employees, and to keep your practice procedures up to date. 2008-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/382008/550134null HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Equine/A-technical-advantage-Sponsored-by-IntervetScherin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556044?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 The credentialed technician does more than play an assistant's role. 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/402008/556044null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Equine/What-kind-of-chemistry-do-you-need-between-team-me/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559297?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 With a mobile practice, the practitioner rides with the assistant all day long. 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/422008/559297null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Equine/Closing-the-communication-gap-Sponsored-by-Interve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556047?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Giving new associates a chance to develop positive relationships with clients and team members builds loyalty—and revenue. 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/402008/556047null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Implement-your-equine-practice-mission-statement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526436?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 You've written your masterpiece—your equine practice's mission statement. So now what do you do with it? 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/526436/tpacker_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/526436null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/See-associate-veterinarian-compensation-ranges-by-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526428?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Clueless about compensation ranges? Check out this chart. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/526428null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/An-emerging-occupational-threat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514794?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 United Kingdom — Veterinarians' suicide rate is proportionally four times that of the general population and twice that of other health professionals, studies show. Photo: Kristofer Dan-Bergman/Getty Images 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/192008/514794/Suicide-May_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Satellites-need-communication-with-the-mother-ship/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514869?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Communication failures between facilities lead to disconnect and tension. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514869null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Whos-in-control/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514879?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 A self-serving team member may be pulling the strings at your practice. Why are you letting it happen? 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514879/veterinary_practice_manager_conflict_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Make-the-promise-Keep-your-team/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514877?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 His motto? No team member will leave his practice feeling unchallenged, concede to a lack of direction, or have professional growth hindered. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514877null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Your-mission-should-you-choose-to-accept-it/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514952?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Lead with the big picture and use it as a reference point for practice success. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514952/tpacker_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514952null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/11-ways-to-boost-your-equine-practices-value/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510888?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 A major portion of the value of your practice is based on profitability. So to increase your practice's value, it's important to manage your profits, revenue, and expenses. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/162008/510888null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Associate-vehicle-ownership-and-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502329?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Should we require our associate veterinarians to own their own vehicles? We're finding that they don't take care of the practice-owned trucks. What are the ramifications of making this change, and what are other practices doing? 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/112008/502329/mbaus_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/112008/502329null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Your-winter-run-Making-the-most-of-the-slow-season/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/485068?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Make the most of downtime with a well-earned vacation, wellness appointments, and practice housekeeping. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/032008/485068null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Your-bad-attitude-team/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/466848?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 When team members go from rolling with the punches to rolling their eyes, don't ignore it. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/432007/466848/yourbadattitude_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Four-strikes-youre-out/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/432053?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 How to implement the "four strikes" method of enforcing safety rules in your practice. 2007-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/232007/432053null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Match-made-in-heaven/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/419443?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 You're on the hunt for a new associate. Here's how to find the right doctor for you and your practice. 2007-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/152007/419443null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Help-I-need-somebody/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/333608?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 EVERYONE IS CAPABLE OF MULTITASKING, but equine practitioners take the gold medal: driving the truck to the next appointment, talking on the cell phone, writing invoices, and keeping up with new technology. But at what expense? And how can you manage all those jobs and still focus on providing high-quality medicine? 2006-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/232006/333608null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Give-up-the-one-man-band/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/313022?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 You may like the sound of doing it all, but that's not usually the most efficient way to work. So change your tune and leverage your team members more to increase your sanity?and the practice's profitability. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Guide-your-employees-to-better-performance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/302977?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Sometimes these employees are simply in the wrong job. If so, just redeploy them. 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Stopping-errant-advice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/253685?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 My assistant dispenses advice liberally. While it's typically correct, I don't think she should be giving medical advice without my approval. What sort of guidelines should I set? 2005-12-01T05:00:00Z XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Improving-staff-retention/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/253684?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 I'm having trouble with staff turnover. I train and reward employees, but they aren't sticking around. Any ideas? 2005-12-01T05:00:00Z XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Check-these-four-critical-issues/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/178503?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 Use high-quality medicine, strong communication skills, and both internal and external marketing to create clients who act as advocates for the practice. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Comparison-of-pay-and-living-expenses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/169567?contextCategoryId=44829&ref=25 When you consider the cost of living in your area, you get a clearer picture of what you need to pay to attract and keep strong team members. 2005-07-07T04:00:00Z HTML