Finance

What looks good in planning doesn't always work out in practice.

A dvm360 reader wonders if there are experts who understand the plight of veterinarians with student loans.

What do you do when you love your job, but it doesnt pay enough to repay the debt you accrued in veterinary school?

If youre experiencing exhaustion from difficult conversations with pet owners about paying for veterinary care, why not open the discussion with your team? You may identify small tweaks to communication and policies that might ease everyones stress about managing the tough question of paying for top-notch pet care.

Veterinary architects and experienced practice owners make up the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition panel of judges every year. This time, we decided to share three future-facing and sound insights that judges shared with us while they explored this years entries.

Dont get lost in a sea of numbers when putting together a budget for your new veterinary practice.

Some clients want to be in on their pets' treatment. Like, all of it.

This technician has dealt with financial ups and downs in the last year, including a move and a pet being diagnosed with cancer.

We've moved beyond rows of straight chairs in a face off.

'Keep It Simple, Stupid' is the easiest way to manage finances as a veterinary professional. The acronym holds true whether you find a financial professional or do it yourself. Below are five ways you can manage your finances better as doctor, a manager or a team member.

Stop educating clients and tell them a story.

Fixed interest rates, extended terms of payment ... uh, maybe we'd better leave this to the expert.

Vetcove could be an industry disruptor and change the inventory management game by providing Trivago-like comparison price shopping to veterinary hospitals.

Whether you are considering leaving your practice now or sometime in the future, having a succession plan in place will simplify the process whenever that time comes.

Veterinary issues in the limelight elicit varying perspectives to help continue the conversation.

Beautiful building, right? But we're not sure how profitable it was. Plus, the hygiene in that place is questionabletoo many visitors, not enough surgical suites. Oh, wait, we're talking the overbuilt veterinary hospital Taj Mahal. Don't worry. Here are four ways to avoid that.

For your veterinary practice and everywhere, 'tis the season to think taxes, "Fa-la-la-la-la la- oh no, already?"

This veterinary practice's working relationship with a pet store was always a mixed bag: new clients with new puppies on the one hand, but less-than-ideal compliance with recommendations from the pet store owner on the other. Heres what ultimately happened.

If one surface or piece of equipment is slightly out of place, you're going to regret it after the 10,000th time reaching for it. Save wear and tear on every member of your staff by making a point of placement.

Alternative waiting areas cater to stressed pets, busy clients and kid-filled families. They can be dreamed up for new veterinary hospitals, remodels, or maybe even just some furniture rearranging indoors or outdoors.

If your team members meet certain thresholds, price breaks may need to be reflected in their W-2s.

A new book from AAHA Press highlights the design of some of the nations most important buildings. (Hint: We can all agree thats your veterinary hospitals, right?)

A path to build wealth. A willingness to learn to be a better delegater and leader. A calling to provide a healthy place for veterinary professionals to bloom. Thats all possible as the owner of a veterinary hospital.

The Veterinary Care Charitable Fund supplies AVMA members with funds to provide charitable care in cases of financial need, neglect, or abuse.

Whether it's a new build or a remodeling project, this veterinary architect suggests that you focus on a warm, welcoming atmosphere, inside and out.

Practice management experts provide a series of short on-demand videos to help boost your practice's profitability. Sponsored by Henry Schein Veterinary Solutions

Assessing veterinary patients doesn't have to mean taking them into a 'scary' exam room.

These states have the most and least amount of student debt.