Practice Management
4 ways to add value to employee evaluations
Don't put off the tough-but rewarding-task of talking shop with veterinary team members.
Studies say compassion works in your favor
Do you care? Good -- that can translate into good feelings and respect from others.
How to keep family from driving you crazy during the holidays
These tips will help you better enjoy your time with extended family.
Employees may perform better in smaller groups
A new study shows that more competitors doesn't necessarily result in stronger competition.
Veterinary Economics' December issue is now online
Get a head start on 2010 with tips on strategic planning, work-life balance, and customer service fixes.
Small-business bankruptcies increase in 2009
Western U.S. businesses have struggled more than eastern businesses since September 2008.
Being in charge may affect health
Being the boss has its benefits, but improved health may not be among them.
Strengthening the border by strengthening the border guards
Underwater treadmill therapy keeps patrol dogs in top form.
CVT, RVT, LVT: Consistency, please!
How do you navigate the alphabet soup of veterinary technician titles? Maybe someday you won't have to.
Women are better than men at reading emotions
A new study says women are emotionally in touch.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Know your audience
In veterinary medicine, as in comedy, it's important to tailor your message to each individual audience.
To sleep, perchance to recharge
It is now thought that sleep helps conserve energy and reduces risk.
Have you been a good doggie this year?
A poll shows many owners will include their pets in their holiday shopping.
Mesh skin graft: Step 3B
My clients are taking their business to a practitioner with cheaper fees. Should I be worried? (sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Try these strategies to hold on to horse owners.
What do I do with old X-rays?
Trash, treasure, or recycle?
How to manage disrespect right out the door
Managers: Work with team members to see how their behavior and words hurt others
Show respect for patients in the words you use
Would you talk about your grandma that way?
The bonus-round question
Are bonuses a right or a privilege?
Practice Management Overhaul: Your sneak peek
Consultants share the inside scoop on the winners' progress.
How by-the-bootstraps veterinary technicians can get ahead
No credential doesn't mean no future for veterinary assistants and technicians with experience.
Energy cutbacks increase savings
Three ways to go and save green.
Veterinary Economics 2009 article index
Print this PDF for a handy index to articles, subjects, and authors in every 2009 issue of Veterinary Economics.
Build staff confidence through certificates
Certified thank-yous lead to big payoff.
Veterinary team handout: Principles of mutual respect
This veterinary practice manager asks doctors and team members to sign off this document that shows they know team respect is crucial.
When employees get on Facebook
Team members can express themselves with social media as long as everyone understands the rules.
Get a grip on employee carelessness
What to do when team members fail to take care of equipment.
Coping with the loss of a doctor
Sample guidelines to follow after the death of a veterinarian.
7 things to look for in a great veterinary technician position
It's not all about salary, if you want a job that makes you happy and balances work life and family life.
Converting to electronic records
How one practice followed a conversion plan to the promised land.
