Practice Management

What's fair when it comes to associate compensation? Owners and associates want to know, and too often each party's understanding of what's fair lies at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Do you embrace technology or shy away from it? Technology should not be a dirty word but instead a helpful tool to drive your practice to its next level of excellence. By technology, I am referring to web sites, electronic medical records (paperless practice), email reminders, internet shop sites and yes, even the purchase of new equipment such as digital radiology or a surgical laser. Is it all worth it? Will it make a difference in your practice?

A web site is a way for you to communicate with your current and future clients, answer frequently asked questions, tell the history of your practice, introduce your services and the veterinarians who provide them, and share who you are and what you do.

Protocols create consistency of experience - - for the team, for the client, and for the patient

Managers often look to individuals when a problem occurs. When that doesn't work, or when problems repeat, a system problem could exist. In this session attendees will explore operations, facility design, and processes that can affect production and camaraderie at work.

Don't be put in the middle. Teach team members to communicate with each other.

Test your knowledge of human resources and tweak your procedures to keep out of the doghouse.

A combination of forces are currently redefining the construction of buildings, homes, barns and businesses.

A quick 15-minute talk can keep you informed and keep your team members motivated.

Secure your clients' and team members' private information against identity theft and mitigate your own risk of future fines

Sometimes you need professional help when your practice experiences a tragedy, but there are some things you can do to help your staff recover.

After explaining core vaccines, ask questions about the pet's and client's lifestyle.

It's not just years that are defining generational differences -- personalities actually are shifting.

Not getting the results you'd like from your own employee search? An employee referral program might help you build your dream team.

Have you ever wanted to renege on a promotion? Here's how to approach the situation.

Athens, Ga. - Finding the perfect first job upon becoming a DVM can be a challenging feat, but for Tim Holt, getting several prominent positions as a veterinarian was not a problem - and he never graduated from veterinary school.

Two employees dead, one in a car crash another murdered, leaves a practice reeling.

Use these seven steps to uncover the discussions that will change your life.

You had better. The federal government is auditing 6,000 businesses for independent contractor compliance.

It's tough to keep up with human resources laws and regulations. Take a peek at these Web sites for laws specific to your area.

This form will help clients better recognize and understand heart disease in their pets.

The first certification tests could come as early as next year.

Our team sees work as 'just a job.' How can I create a more fun-and productive-atmosphere?

Should my practice install video surveillance cameras?

Overweight pets continue to be a medical problem.

Can you really die from boredom? A recently published study looks into the cliche, "bored to death."

Emphasize core equine vaccines with these quick facts.

Are there quantifiable measures I can use to determine whether I'm able to add an associate to my practice?