Finance

Q. We stopped matching 401(k) contributions when the recession rolled in, but employees are asking when we're going to start up again. What are the pluses to matching contributions?

Make sure your veterinary practice implements a plan for setting and increasing your fees to keep up with the competition.

Veterinary Pet Insurance estimates its current market share at 53 percent.

You know your veterinary patients better than anyone does. Have you thought about what they want in your facility?

Was it premature of veterinary consultant Mark Opperman to ask associations to solve the problems of the veterinary profession? Read the AVMA's response here.

Don't let an emotional reaction damage an important relationship.

When you discount-in the exam room or in your latest promotion-you're not just slashing prices. You're shortchanging your team, your profession and yourself.

Think that new piece of equipment could do wonders for pets at your veterinary practice?but you don't know how to pay for it? Use these tips to bring that cutting-edge medicine into your practice today.

Think you can't afford a therapeutic laser, digital radiography or that new imaging equipment at your veterinary practice? Think again! Get an inside look on how to finance a brand-new service.

Veterinarians regularly undercharge clients for dental procedures. Learn how to communicate with clients better to make your dentistry profitable.

What has the ability to squash your business in a single blow? An essential number: the average family income of clients within a one-mile radius of your veterinary clinic.

But the total number of new veterinary graduates could jump 18 percent by 2017.

Q. I've heard that a practice owner shouldn't pay an associate more than 25 percent on production. But I work in a practice where three veterinarians share one technician. What would be a salary for circumstances like these?

An underestimated financial benefit exists for any practice that produces satisfied clients who have pets with well-controlled diseases that live longer lives.

Veterinary members will have to wait until Oct. 1 for 2014 policies.

Don't do a cash discount. Instead offer a product or service to your veterinary clients.

Debate at Banfield pet health summit sparks discussions over how to steer veterinary profession.

Internal controls provide a system of checks and balances.

The veterinary industry is headed in a bad direction with higher debt loads, more seats in classes and less job prospects. We need to encourage our associations to do something about it.

If a small budget is squashing your dreams of building a new veterinary hospital, check out these money-saving solutions.

Why aren't you looking forward to the end of your veterinary career? Here are a few reasons-and solutions

Incorporating exotic animal medicine into your repertoire could be a growth opportunity for your practice-if you do it right.

While some practices are putting a halt on new products and services this year, there are still opportunities to boost your appeal with clients-and raise your bottom line.

Wellness plans can swell veterinary hospitals with income and help you spot problems earlier. Learn what these packages can do for your practice revenue-and how to get clients on board.

You can achieve better patient care and increased revenue by implementing wellness plans today.

New suburban hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and specialty referral services.

In a state with no veterinary school, depletion of grant funds leaves nothing to offset out-of-state tuition costs.

Furnishing a clinic is a great opportunity to save-or squander-loads of money.