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Hanging with Hafen: How to save money at tax time
If you have the right accountant, you can use depreciation laws to your financial benefit.
Dogs can recognize smiles, study says
New data shows that they know the difference between a grin and a frown.
Clients need your advice about nutrition for their senior dogs
Clients have a lot of pet food products to choose from-and a lot of marketing jargon to decipher. It's up to you to help them find the right food for their pets.
7 steps to a recheck
Be hands-on to guarantee clients of your veterinary practice bring in their pets for much-needed checkups.
Consumer credit increase a good sign for practice owners
Your clients may finally be climbing their way out of debt, which could mean great things for your veterinary practice.
2011 Hospital Design Competition winners
The judges have spoken. Here's a look at this year's award winners.
Image Quiz: Can you clue in on canine anxiety? Photo B
Technology interferes with your work-life balance
A new study says that working at home could be bad for your health.
The team member's guide to diabetes
Use these resources to communicate to communicate to clients about the disease.
BizQuiz: Should I share this gossip?
You're taking "BizQuiz: Should I share this gossip?" Good luck!
You're taking "BizQuiz: Should you share this gossip?" Good luck!
Gossip can strengthen relationships at your veterinary practice ... or tear them apart. Do you know when to talk and when to stay silent?
This is an answer in "BizQuiz: Should you share this gossip?"
Study: Fat pets cost owners millions
Obesity isn't just harming the health of American pets-it's taking a toll on pet owners' wallets, too.
Honest employees perform better on the job
A new study reveals that honesty really is the best policy when it comes to work ethic.
New York lawmakers want all dogs microchipped
Albany, N.Y. -- The New York Assembly is considering a new bill that would require all dogs to be microchipped and tracked in a state database.
2011 Hospital of the Year: Mission accomplished
It's much more than just a building. Mission Animal and Bird Hospital in Oceanside, Calif., has something for everyone-and every pet. Here's a look inside this year's Hospital of the Year.
Forms: Lower your practice workday stress right now
Therapist Jill Cody shares top tips for stressed veterinarians and team members to loosen up, handle criticism with flair, and start focusing on what you value most.
Handout: 20 questions for veterinary pet insurance companies
Offer your clients this list of questions to find the level of care and insurance coverage that's right for them and their pet.
Check out this valuable tool available at Progress in Practice in D.C.
Denise Tumblin walks you through how to use a management spreadsheet to track your veterinary practice's profitability.
Be honest about medical errors, study says
Clients are more likely to forgive your mistake if you're upfront with them about it.
Video: Floor plan-The most critical part of the building process
Take a hard look at issues of functionality and traffic when designing a clinic.
Case 5
Satisfaction guaranteed?
As Karen walked into the veterinary practice's waiting room, her cat Freddie peered out of his travel crate, bobbing his head in an unrelenting search for an exit.
AVMA delegates approve dues increase, shut down plan for online voting records
Chicago - Dues will be going up gradually over the next five years fo American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) members.
Ky. Lawmakers want food-animal medicine to be tax exempt
Frankfort, Ky. - A bill introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives Jan. 7 could make many food-animal medicines tax exempt.
Making the most of your best clients
It's past time to start focusing on the clients who have stuck with you during this recession.