Practice Management

Ear infections and skin allergies are common ailments in both dogs and cats.

After months of searching, I've finally found my dog.

Researchers say sleep assists the act of building memories.

A Word document of Dr. Jeff Rothstein's March Madness bonus program sheet.

The CAPC provides its complete practice protocols on line free of charge.

Post-downsizing stress syndrome is different than day-to-day stress.

Those who don't feel accepted by their peers tend to act with hostility toward others.

Download a free disciplinary action outline.

Client handout: boarding vacation report

Think twice before laying off good employees.

It's your job to help team members understand their role in your practice and strive to become better workers.

You can still receive a tax rebate from your 2008 tax return.

If you can't afford to give raises, use bonuses to keep employees happy.

How to schedule emergency slots.

Allowing employees to take short Internet breaks helps them reduce stress and think more clearly.

An expert's tips to scheduling.

Stop hurtful and embarrassing comments.

National Report - A new federal law will make it easier for workers to file wage-discrimination lawsuits. Lawyers are cautioning veterinary experts.

Solve inventory problems with this nine-step guide.

Stop scrambling to find obscure objects.

Despite the current recession, few practices have laid off doctors.

Don't give backhanded compliments.

How to implement a pain scoring system.

National Report - Salaries might be flat this year, but the demand for veterinary services remains strong, DVMs say.

Don't expect employees to pay for required special attire.

One-quarter of employees who use computers visit pornographic Web sites.

Here are 5 unsavory types, and how to keep these bad apples from spoiling your team.

You can't fix a problem if you're not aware of it. So find out what you could do better by asking clients.