Practice Management

Build a foundation of values and everything else falls in line.

Everyone benefits from a good boss.

People who are suicidal buy pentobarbital in Mexican pet stores.

California pet owners pay the most; folks in Mississippi pay the least.

Do you want their germs spread around your veterinary practice?

In the next three years, every career in the field -- from entry level technician to veterinarian -- may see positions go unfilled

Ambulatory veterinarians and commuters can benefit from simple modifications.

How to work together more effectively with a new employee, on a team, in conflict, and with a tough boss.

One size does not fit all... Not only do managers need to adapt to the business needs but owners need to know how to direct the manager and set them up for success.

According to the Dictionary of Psychology, social loafing describes the phenomenon that occurs when individuals exert less effort when working as a group or team than when working independently.

Once you identify all of the positions within your practice, it is important to create an organizational chart.

Identify the demands and requests of your client base.

To deal with growth, we are really talking about how we handle change in the workplace.

Most people who work with animal do so because of an intense love for animals and desire to help them.

For any practice, program or promotion to succeed, regardless of the objectives, the people who are responsible for carrying out the details of the program must be educated on what they are expected to do.

Not many things can ruin our perfect day as fast and as completely as an unhappy client.

I remember when I started my practice over 20 years ago that I was surprised and intrigued by certain employment policies that I heard some of the newer "corporate" practices, as well as many smaller practices had implemented.

Veterinary school and law-school training actually have quite a bit in common. For example, when I finished each, I soon realized just how huge was the volume of practical things I needed to know but did not.

Owners and associates aren't on the same wavelength when it comes to team education. What's causing the divide?

Your clients look to you for medical knowledge-so give it to them.

We veterinarians often, inadvertently, treat human patients.

It's hard to initiate task-sharing. But once you do, you'll never go back.

Strap in and hold on for the ride. We've just launched dvm360.com-and you're on board!

Overhiring can reduce the cost of turnover.

Technicians help you care for patients, but they could do more-if you'd let them.

How many veterinary clinics are fully staffed, how many are hiring, and what positions are they filling? Plus: Overhiring-is it for you?

According to IDC?s ?Digital Marketplace Model and Forecast,? worldwide spending on Internet advertising will total $65.2 billion this year, representing nearly 10 percent of ad spending across all media.

What to do when a client shows up with a diagnosis from the Internet.