Practice Management

Three veterinarians share common missteps they see owners of new puppies and kittens make in the first month. (Plus, some client education resources to help!)

Both associates and practice owners should love clear, mutually beneficial employment contracts. They give associates clarity and peace of mind and ensure future buyers of a veterinary hospital can hold onto what makes that clinic greatthe staff.

Vaccines can sometimes be a prickly topic with pet owners. Use this collection of tools to train your team and educate veterinary clients about your practice's vaccination protocol and the important role vaccines play in the health of our beloved pets. (With an educational grant provided by Elanco)

Whether youre ready for the next big step in your veterinary career or stuck in a rut, the Veterinary Leadership Institute is poised to provide in-depth, collaborative, innovative adult education techniques to help you be the veterinary leader your coworkers, your practice and the world need.

Youre probably doing it wrong when it comes to filling spots at your veterinary clinic. Get a fresh start here.

I've spent decades watching leaders and leading, and I think these traits are the best ones for every leader in veterinary practice to learn.

Heres what we see as the most toxic team member behaviors in veterinary practice today and some tips for managers and peers to navigate these situations.

Thoughts on the veterinary nurse shortage from a veteran registered technician.

Shelter medicine expert Dr. Amanda Dykstra makes a case for equipping foster parents with detailed instructions on the care and keeping of kittens.

Dont like online pharmacies competing with you for veterinary product sales? Dont penalize your clients for it, says a 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist.

A UK study found that in the veterinary profession, women are overlooked for promotions and often seen as incompetent by overtly sexist clients.

Veterinary associates, remember that small contractual oversights in production-based pay can add up to substantial chunks of money in your employment contracts. Heres what to watchlike a hawk.

In a session focused on small, practical changes veterinary technicians can make in their thinking and habits to prevent compassion fatigue or burnout, Fetch dvm360 conference speaker Kristina Guldbrand, ACC, BS, CVT, CSP, offered more than a dozen suggestions. Here are our three favorites.

A potential foster dog showed aggression toward my veterinary team members, so this 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist had to help the team see this was the best path forward.

Protesters (not including veterinarians) at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists say theyre fighting for better pay, health benefits and improved work conditions.

The good, the bad and the awesome lessons one veterinarian learned as a new practice owner.

When it became apparent that her growing practice needed more team leads, this dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist set out to create a hiring process that would fit the already strong culture and demonstrate fairness and transparency.

Have a veterinary employee who cant seem to show up on the most stressful day of the week? This tried-and-true method will hold them accountableand show support for the rest of your team.

One manager needs to know whats required in her veterinary practice safety plan, especially with her regions biggest risk of natural disaster.

When it comes to old wives tales, veterinary medicine has some doozies about what household items can hurt and help pets. No one know this better than a veterinary toxicologist who works at the Animal Poison Control Center.

A recent analysis by the AVMA revealed that veterinary hospitals with more technicians and other non-DVM staff are likely to operate more efficiently.

It serves an important purpose, but there are other things you can do to help your veterinary colleague who's considering suicide. Here are some ways to help.

One veterinary lender at HospitalDesign360 conference revealed some of the questions to ask before you lock in financing for that new remodel, renovation or new veterinary hospital building.