Practice Management

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 5 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 6 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 10 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 8 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 5 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 8 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 9 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 8 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 9 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 2 of "Are you educating your veterinary team?"

When dreaming up new training methods for your veterinary team members, include a diverse set of activities and drills for maximum effectiveness.

Find details on the cost of expensive conditions at the veterinary clinic and the savings possible with wellness care.

National Report - When Dr. Christie Cichra graduated from veterinary school in 2006, she had a job lined up.

Reno, Nev. - Dr. Davyd Pelsue, 39, learned the hard way that small businesses with a "family" atmosphere are, unfortunately, th emost susceptible to employee theft.

A lesson for new doctors-and a reminder for veterans-to avoid lawsuits and the licensing board

Mitigation Plan and Vendor Management

What makes a leader? Is leadership an inherited quality, or can it be created through education, experience, and example? There's no doubt that a few select individuals seem to be naturally endowed with those qualities necessary to become a great leader. However, for the rest of us, is there any hope of becoming an effective leader?

How do you take a new hire and mold them into a productive team member in 90 days? Methodically. The key to developing successful staff members (or quickly weeding out those that won't benefit your practice) is to have a training plan in place before they start.

Creating a Sound Data Security Plan

Effective Communication - Communication is an Underrated Art

As a leader in your veterinary hospital you have a direct impact on the culture of your practice.

We have all heard of the carrot or stick approach to horse training, or the 2 Ã- 4 approach of getting a mule's attention before training. While these ideas are entrenched in our heritage, they are not generally used; rather, alternatives are sought that will serve the same purpose.

For any practice, program or promotion to succeed, regardless of the objectives, the people who are responsible for carrying out the details of the program must be educated on what they are expected to do. That is the core definition of training - educating the force on what is expected of them.

How Does Empowerment Relate to the Veterinary Practice?

The phrase most often heard during a recent on-site consultations was "We're so short staffed." That had become the justification for the pace of work. After reviewing the schedule and the percentage of income spent on staff salaries and benefits, it was obvious that the hospital was not really short-staffed, but it is mis-staffed.

Why Create a Code of Honor?

Technical Team Members: How to find them, and how to keep them. Discussions will include position advertising, candidate interviewing, candidate selection, employee training, and position constructions.

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of our lives. Let's make a difference!