Practice Management
When did everybody get so rude?
And what can we do in veterinary practice, and in the wider world, to bring back some old-fashioned rules of courtesy, civility and respect?
Doodle: A quick count cycle for your veterinary drug inventory
If you have a pulse and dread the days spent counting inventory, this is the doodle for you.
Meaningful Connections Made Much Easier
We meet countless people throughout our lives, but the secret to truly connecting with others is to make a conscious effort to share your time, experience and knowledge.
Building Bridges With Your Staff
Use these five conversation starters to forge meaningful connections with your team.
No filter: Open letters to the self-branded b-word
To the women in the veterinary profession whove been led to believe theyre bitches for being assertive: Its time to change that.
Psst Heres the buzz on your no gossiping policy
Could your veterinary practices gossip policy get you in hot water with the National Labor Relations Board? Maybe.
Experiences That Lead to Lifelong Care
Creating lifelong relationships with clients goes beyond providing good medical care. Your veterinary practice must deliver an experience that exceeds expectations.
Big changes coming to your veterinary practice? Engage the team first
Collaboration will ensure smooth implementationand you'll pick up important information.
Mastering the Art of Customer Service
When it comes to treating clients right, veterinary practices might want to follow the lead of these successful businesses.
How to get a second date
Forward booking while veterinary clients and patients are still in the exam room is far more likely to land you that next appointment than wooing with emails, text messages and phone calls.
Use Your BRAINS to Communicate With Clients
When it comes to client communication, try using your BRAINS to lead the conversation.
When vet techs attack
Dealing with a pack mentality is not what I signed up for when I entered the veterinary technology profession.
Stop burning new hires
If youre burning through veterinary team members, try a new approach to employee orientationand snuff the fires for good.
New to the veterinary ICU? What you need to know on day 1
The ICU: A truly life-saving arena. Get ready to enter with these pointers from an expert critical care veterinary technician.
The Case for Using Case Studies to Build Your Team
When it comes to making a veterinary team stronger and more cohesive, case studies can be an effective alternative to traditional teaching methods.
Empowerment doesnt work on autopilot
Veterinary teams can run so smoothly it can feel like theyre on control, but managers need to stay in the drivers seat and keep one hand on the wheel for success.
8 plays to keep your winning team
Youve got a dream team full of champions. So how can you make sure you keep them in your veterinary practice? Here are some ideas.
Treat your sick schedule
Do you have open "same day sick" veterinary appointments lingering on your schedule each day? Use this tips for a healthier schedule-and give your bottom line a boost too.
How Veterinary Practices Can Offer Teams Flexibility
Providing employees with workplace flexibility boosts productivity and job satisfaction. Here’s how veterinary practices can accommodate their teams.
Who stole the day's take?!
A veterinary practice owner's trust leads to an embarrassing and costly theft. Are you making the same mistake right now?
Using Empathy to Defuse Distress
Empathy is a secret power that can defuse distress and resolve problems. Here’s how to wield that power.
5 ways to manage change
As veterinary practice managers, we can help make our teams more adaptable and efficient.
Stop sabotaging your veterinary team members
Revisit the status quo and get your practice procedures dialed in.
3 companies that offer direct appointment booking
We cant wait to show you these wait-eliminating companies that offer direct appointment booking to help veterinary clients skip the wait you get the picture.
Streamline your flea product offerings and win back sales
Give your hospital focus and strengthen your recommendations to veterinary clients.
10 business resolutions for 2018
Sure, youve given yourself expectations and goals for the new year, but how many of those apply to your veterinary practice? Here are a few suggestions to chew on.
5 Tips for Effective Performance Reviews
Performance reviews are a wise investment in your business. Here are five tips for executing reviews that benefit both your employees and your practice.
Want Your Productivity to Skyrocket? Be the Cow
If you’re ready to become more efficient and productive, ask yourself these questions to discover what your 5 percent should be to the success of your veterinary practice.
Making Room in Your Practice for Boutique Services
Offering new services in your hospital can be a gateway to happier clients, a more satisfied staff and a healthier bottom line.
They didn't teach us emotional intelligence in veterinary school
Dealing with co-workers can be as stressful as handling patients, says this vet tech.