Finance

Cat visits have been front and center in discussions about veterinary revenue, business building, and client service in 2012. Of course, this issue has a design element, too. Here's a look at how practices are making cats feel comfortable.

How do I determine when going paperless is financially justified in my veterinary practice?

When this veterinarian was a student he occasionally visited the library-that's when he first saw her.

The best veterinary architects and design experts in one CE location. And three full days to ask them your questions, get one-on-one advice about your plans, and talk to peers and vendors.

I'm an associate paid on production using the ProSal formula. Using this formula, my production is calculated by net income, not gross. Does this mean that I'm technically helping pay for the business?

Make cat owners jump with joy-or at least smile.

New competition and proposed prescription legislation are tough pills to swallow.

We asked veterinarians who just built practices what advice they'd give a peer who was about to embark on this adventure-and they offered up six lessons they learned the trenches.

Even if you think you'll never ever build, you can use these veterinary practices' strategies for conquering clutter, getting organized, and squeezing just a little more out of your current practice environment.

These veterinary practices developed unique spaces for their canine guests. Fresh air. Sunshine. Bright color. What's not to love? (Especially if you're a dog.)

The color choices you make give your veterinary hospital environment its distinct feel and personality. Veterinary architect Wendy Wheeler Martinez talks about why these examples work.

Three veterinary hospitals with enviromentally minded owners try out 16 ideas that could save you resources.

Complex passwords are your best protection, but they can be tricky to remember. Here's how.

An estimated 9 million Americans had their identity stolen last year. Here's what you can do if you find yourself amongst one of them.

Review new research findings about housing and learn about solutions for your veterinary practice that reduce cats' and dogs' stress.

Be proactive and take these steps to protect your identity.

Weigh the pros and cons before you commit to wellness plans in your veterinary practice.

Use these tips to help your equine practice save money. That extra cash will come in handy as gas prices reach all-time highs this summer.

Here's a look back at the best of the best hospital design winners.

Revisit your 2011 tax return-and don't miss what you're owed.

Columbus, Ohio - More than half of Ohio veterinarians who participated in a recent economic survey say their profits have decreased since 2009, but they are still optimistic about the future.

Make your practice shine-now and in the years ahead.

Charleston, W.V. - A new bill in West Virginia is seeking to exempt veterinary medications from consumer sales and service taxes.

Follow these 10 steps to rejuvenate your practice's fee schedule and pricing strategy

Phoenix, Ariz. - Veterinary services may soon be hit with a 6 percent retail tax.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association Group Health and Life Insurance Trust is worried about its fate as the January 2014 effective date for President Barack Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act approaches.

Your veterinary clients want it-but is it worth it? Comb through the pros and cons before you provide boarding and grooming services.

Measure the health of your veterinary practice by reviewing these 15 metrics monthly.