Practice Management

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.

Border collies go beyond basic fetching and retrieve specific toys based on their owners' commands.

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs fits well in management.

A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent-even if they're not.

Dr. Fitzgerald explains why it sometimes feels like we never left the playground.

Give your parasite protocols an extreme makeover, peek under the hood of pet insurance, learn when it's time for your manager to go, and more.

Stop the revolving door.

How well do you know practice finances?

Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you recognize the heroic efforts of your team members.

Don't hear praise through the grapevine.

Now more than ever, your employees should strive for improved practice efficiency. Teach them how.

How do you determine the percentage that goes into a production-based pay contract for an associate?

We recently started having clients complete a "Test Your Knowledge" quiz while in an exam room. The quizzes are usually 12 questions on a specific topic.

With small-animal practitioners deferring payments and large-animal veterinarians billing their clients, there is no doubt that the "Red Flags" provision of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, which became effective May 1, applies to the veterinary profession.

Pinpoint-and help-the real trouble team members in your practice.

Recycling is easy by simply reusing old vaccine packaging.

Using "girls" for employees undermines them-and you

Everyone in practice has a part to play in protecting pets?and people?from parasite-related diseases.

Lacey heard the tell-tale chirp from her cell phone.

National Report: Generation X and Baby Boomers are different, but they have one important thing in common - they are veterinarians.

Don't get burned by a bad manager. You're the practice owner, and that means you need to keep a finger on the pulse of everything that's happening at your practice.