Practice Management

When it comes to providing proper care to older dogs and cats, client education is key in helping to detect early signs of illness.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talks with veterinary inventory manager Nicole Clausen about 5 easy ways to reduce the costs of goods at your practice.

Are you afraid of forward booking? Do you think it comes off as too pushy or intrusive? Dentists have successfully practiced this strategy for years. One obvious benefit: a sense of security that your client will return to your practice.

Do practice owners have the right to tell employees what and where they can eat while they’re on the clock?

When push comes to shove, as it has with COVID-19, the veterinary profession plows ahead, identifying innovative ways to get the job done while forging ever-stronger bonds with clients.

The pros and cons of hiring relatives at your veterinary practice.

To stand out from the crowd, veterinary practices must take advantage of every online opportunity to showcase their offerings and exceptional service.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with Andrew Luna from Vetstoria about the many ways technology can be used to increase productivity in veterinary practice.

Ideas for improving client relationships during curbside care that don’t cost much but have a big payoff in terms of bonding clients to your practice well beyond the pandemic.

The diagnostic power of veterinary wellness visit screenings is undeniable, but deciding what tests should be run for all your patients is daunting. Here’s a guide to doing it right.

As the new veterinarian in town, Dr. Brock wanted to cultivate a good reputation. But would he fail before he even got started?

Before you sign that shiny new contract, make sure you understand all of its provisions.

Does a veterinary practice have the right to force staff to follow COVID-19 safety protocols even when they are not working?

In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with cybersecurity expert Clint Latham, JD, about what makes veterinary practices vulnerable to cyberattack—and how to protect your hospital and your clients.

Dealing with upset clients can be challenging for any veterinary team, but learning how to communicate effectively in these situations is crucial to the continued success of your practice.

This 1-hour event is a must for veterinary practice owners, managers, and anyone involved in client communication and practice operations.

Practice management software can make managing your veterinary hospital infinitely easier, but choosing the product that’s best for your business is no easy task.

Data about Paycheck Protection Program use among practices, advice for borrowers, and a look at what’s ahead.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, married communication experts Drs. Carolyn Shadle and John Meyer share why empathy is so important in veterinary medicine and offer a sneak peek at some of their upcoming Fetch talks.

For veterinary practice owners, professional and personal goals and growth go hand in hand. Success is achieved through time, effort, discipline, and sacrifice—and a little professional guidance.

As pandemic restrictions ease should veterinary practices get to choose whether they stop or continue curbside care?

It’s no mystery that associate veterinarians, in an effort to figure out if their noncompete is enforceable, find themselves trying to solve, well, a mystery.

If 2020 has taught veterinarians anything, it’s that they need to be ready to adapt if they want to stay competitive.

Three simple simple steps to ramp up your veterinary practice’s online security.

More than 1,600 people have signed a petition demanding that the AVMA address systemic racism throughout the veterinary profession.

The VVCA will host its first summit virtually next month with the aim of helping veterinary practices navigate the world of telehealth.

A practice owner who decided to refer all clients to Lap of Love finds that doing so has benefits for both his clients and his practice.

In a time of ongoing uncertainty, veterinary practices are trying to get used to new rules and regulations. But are these rules really one size fits all?

A maiden study pinpoints wardrobe styles pet owners prefer from their veterinarian, uncovering links between attire and the levels of trust, confidence, and comfort clients associate with the doctor.

Help your clients avoid “analysis paralysis” when it comes to choosing a pet insurance plan.