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Work the veterinary drug ring
Boost goodwill and veterinary visits by helping clients dispose of unused meds.
Tell veterinary clients to "zip it"
Tie up loose ends with this tip.
Lost cemetery proves costly for DVM in building new practice
Dr. Steve Dullard didn't expect to find a cemetery when he broke ground on his new veterinary practice.
Focus on fecal compliance in veterinary practice
It's important for team members to play a part in educating clients about intestinal parasites.
Looking at a veterinary loan?
Consider a variable rate
Quick tips to boost veterinary client compliance
Keep your communication simple and clear, and make the process as easy as possible for the client.
Veterinary heroes are made, not born
Every veterinary team member can be the person who can turn a client's or co-worker's day around. If there's a problem or a complaint, even if it's not because of you, help to fix it.
Build a buzz with a veterinary practice newsletter
Take notes from this team.
Dial into food allergies in pets
Veterinary teams are the first line of defense when pet owners want answers about food allergies.
3 ways veterinarians have got human doctors beat
When it comes to the client experience, there's no contest.
Give thanks for veterinary clients
The current economy might make pet owners a little shy about offering all the care you recommend, but it's important to keep a positive tone with clients.
How social media can promote your practice (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina)
Don't have change-o-phobia when it comes to social media. Think of this new communication tool as a new drug or treatment.
Capturing compliance opportunities every patient visit (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina)
Missing preventive care opportunities not only fails patients, it hurts the financial health of your practice.
Distract veterinary patients while you work
This tip will keep you-and your veterinary patients-happy.
Firstline - Digital Edition - 02/01/2012
Focus On Fecal Exams
Hanging with Hafen: 10 award-winning veterinary hospitals revisited
Fasten your seatbelt and hang on to your hat-we're going back in time to trace the evolution of our Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Award winners, courtesy of the Animal Arts archives.
How to manage your team members' emotional outbursts
Dealing with the emotions of others starts with handling your own.
Q&A: How deposits can save veterinary profits
Q: What should we do when veterinary clients accept a treatment plan with an estimate and then, after the procedure is done, reveal that they can?t pay the bill?
Crafting a modern building for an old-time practice
This veterinary hospital was a long-standing neighborhood fixture and needed an update. The solution still blends well with the surroundings.
Veterinary technicians: 15 ways to wow equine veterinarians
Top tips for technicians looking to excel and for equine practitioners looking for star staff.
Team handout: What to do when there's nothing to do
Share this handout with your team and cure staff boredom forever.
How to increase veterinary client visits in this economy (8-part video series)
In this eight-part video series from Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues, you'll learn how to increase veterinary client visits.
Cats: Hidden veterinary patients in waiting
Grow your feline practice.
Image Quiz: The case of the crying rat
Correct answer Image Quiz: The case of the crying rat
Hanging with Hafen: Learn lessons from Los Angeles architecture
Often veterinary architects struggle to balance form and function. It took a trip to the West Coast for me to realize we should go back to our roots and focus on designing what works.
Fit to practice: Save your life with a smoothie (or at least lose a couple of pounds)
Load up the fruits and veggies, break out the smoothie. It's time the win the Battle of the (Belly) Bulge one smoothie at a time.
Next generation can retire-with planning
If you joined the workforce in the past 10 years, you've probably heard a lot of doom and gloom about your retirement outlook.
What goes into your mouth
This issue is full of ways to make 2012 great for you and your veterinary patients.
Cover all the feed-store angles
Get veterinary clients out of retail and back to your practice with a little marketing know-how and communication finesse.
10 things to do at your veterinary hospital (when there's nothing to do)
Clients don't come to those who wait. Have your veterinary team members tackle these tasks on the slow days and soon they'll have more than enough to do.