Practice Management

Building a new hospital created more opportunities for career growth as well as better care for the community.

Blowing off steam may feel good, but it’s a momentary relief that can carry negative results. Understanding why we vent can help us find healthy alternatives.

Have you been a victim of bullying, or is it an issue in your veterinary practice? Here are some ways to identify, manage, and help prevent workplace bullying.

When veterinarians and veterinary teams work as a cohesive team, workflow is smoother and patient and client care improves.

Find out how veterinary corporatization has evolved, plus a look at some consolidation strategies.

Offsetting COVID-19-related veterinary hospital expenses without turning off clients.

Head off client stress and anxiety about paying for emergency pet care by outlining the available payment options before their pet needs that care.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Adam Christman talks with relief veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Steers about leadership and her journey to becoming a board member of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative.

As technicians, following directions is part of the job. Mindlessly carrying out orders is not. Veteran technician Megan Brashear shares how analyzing information to make informed decisions can take you from compliant to competent.

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.