Finance

A few months ago, this husband-and-wife practice owner team was at a crossroads. Not sure whether to persevere or give up on their recently purchased veterinary practice-and completely out of ideas-they called Veterinary Economics for help. This is their story.

Dr. Steve Dullard didn't expect to find a cemetery when he broke ground on his new veterinary practice.

Consider a variable rate

Q: What should we do when veterinary clients accept a treatment plan with an estimate and then, after the procedure is done, reveal that they can?t pay the bill?

In this eight-part video series from Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues, you'll learn how to increase veterinary client visits.

If you joined the workforce in the past 10 years, you've probably heard a lot of doom and gloom about your retirement outlook.

We know the real story, even though the pundits are telling is that the recession is over.

Are you doing all you can to help veterinary patients recover from injuries and regain mobility?

If the cost of wellness care keeps pet owners away from veterinarians, then prepaid preventive plans may be the answer to bringing them back.

Here's an example of the comprehensive exam report Dr. Salzsieder fills out and sends home with clients.

You should always read the fine print.

Economic outlook clouded by a myriad of new challenges for veterinary practices.

Think you don't have time for strategic planning? Check out this case study, which shows how one practice used a year-end review to plan for next year's success. You just might find the time after all.

Uncle Sam is stepping up efforts to investigate payroll-tax fraud. Don't let your veterinary practice get tangled up in a mess.

Providing the right documentation can protect your veterinary practice come audit time.

Find out if your veterinary practice can afford to price-match.

Client visits are down. Get your lawyer visits up, and watch our industry's revenue skyrocket.

Expert advice on a progressive idea.

Use this downloadable checklist to boost the value of the services your veterinary practice offers.

"Not too high, not too low" doesn't work for fees. Veterinarians' low self-esteem could bankrupt our profession

Greenville, Tenn. - A Tennessee veterinarian who operates a website supplying holistic medications for horses and companion animals entered a plea agreement with the federal government over charges he failed to pay taxes on nearly $2 million in earnings from his business.

Check out these stats from Benchmarks 2011: A Study of Well-Managed Practices.

Take a deep breath, hang up the gloves, and take a good look at these tips. They'll help you handle interclinic aggression without stooping to your competitor's level.

San Diego--Money spent on veterinary care is going to be flat for the next three to five years, says veterinary management expert Brian Conrad.

Planning to make a large purchase for your veterinary practice? Don't ignore the important act of sweet-talking.

Columbus, Ohio - As more veterinarians buys products over the Internet from out-of-state suppliers, Ohio says it will crack down to make sure they are collecting often-forgotten use taxes.

Look to associate veterinarian compensation and location for the reasons your practice has a flat (revenue)

How your veterinary practice compares to success in other industries-and why you should pay attention