Practice Management

"What frustrates you most about your job?"

Shadyside, Pa. - Believed to be the first in this region, a veterinary practice has gone green.

Everyone loves getting their piece of the pie, especially when it leads to an even bigger reward.

Your "construction allowance" is considered taxable income unless you follow these rules.

Complacency can kill relationships, skills, marriages, businesses, teams, countries and empires.

You show consistency as a boss and respect for your top employees when you terminate someone who needs to go.

Q. How do I implement a paid time off policy at my practice?

Be careful firing bad apples who may fight back.

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Dr. Eb Rouge sat at his desk sorting his mail and bills. His habit was to have an ongoing conversation with himself.

Tip No. 1: Place an ad where top applicants are likely to look.

People I meet often believe that, because I completed veterinary school, I should know everything about every animal that God created. News flash: It isn't so.

We'd like to announce a community award my practice won, but I'm not sure how to present it to the media. What's the best way to hand off a story idea to the press?

Use this mystery shopper form to get critical feedback about your service.

The November cover-model hamster, Peaches, found a home in a Kansas City area elementary school. See Peaches' photo exploits here!

How much do I pay a part-time associate who's certified in acupuncture?

I'm interested in investing. What stocks should I buy?

I hear from 20 or more veterinarians every day, most of whom want to tell me about the economic downturn in their area and the fact that clients just are not coming in as frequently, so their revenues are down.

Can I pay a practice manager salary and not pay her overtime, even though she handles technician and receptionist duties?

Complacency is a terrible disease.