Practice Management

A relaxing vacation inspired Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital in Flat Rock, N.C., a rustic masterpiece that reflects the hospital's beautiful mountainous surroundings.

As a practice owner, I feel like I'm spending too much time on management tasks. How can I balance my dutes as a practice owner with my role as a veterinarian?

No one becomes a lean, mean, efficiency machine overnight. It takes time. Watch Denise Tumblin's, CPA, video and see how you can become more effective every day.

Now more than ever, clients are looking for the best price available. Are you charging appropriately for your services?

Links to Web resources for more on feline medicine, practice tips, and news.

Avoid this snafu when telling team members about new practice protocols.

Make sure your clinic is prepared when the government begins enforcing the law August 1, 2009.

If you're undermined by managers' or owners' spouses on the job, speak up. Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Shawn McVey, MSW, tells you how to cope with troublesome husband-and-wife teams.

Progress in Practice seminars to unveil new benchmark data, new tips before purchasing a practice.

Veterinary Economics new Hospital Design Supplement is online.

Focus on the four staples of veterinary practice, plus client opinions, microchipping, endoscopy, and osteoarthritis

New program offers reports, metrics, and seminars to support software system.

Find the plan that's right for you, your practice, and your clients.

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Department of Labor reports that 345,000 Americans lost their jobs, but economists predicted 545,000.

A monthly business survey hears hope from respondents.

An inhospitable workplace doesn't necessarily mean a new job search for many workers.

New study finds that brains are better, but beauty's still good.

How to deal with dominant personalities.

My production as an associate warrants a raise. How do I ask the practice owner?

Operate by the book when it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Washington - The Red Flags Rule will not go into effect until Aug. 1 to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement written identify-theft prevention programs.

While cutting expenses is a critical part of a recession plan, it's not a good idea to lay off employees without fully evaluating the effect the decision will have on the business.

Brace yourselves. Sometime this summer, coming to an area near you, will be the new graduate.

See what sinful statements you may be making-and what you should say instead.

The key to efficiency in your veterinary practice lies in how you start your day. Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Denise Tumblin, CPA, offers three tips for getting off on the right foot.

Veterinary graduates are finding a tighter job market this year than in the past.

The Pet Peace of Mind initiative will help defray cost of veterinary care, find homes for pets, and more.