Business

Hiring practices don't match what managers say is a desired trait.

Practice owners looking for buyers. Team members looking for a lucrative future in veterinary medicine. Is it a marriage made in heaven?

Three Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board members share their thoughts on why associates fear to buy and how practice owners can help change that.

Practical intelligence leads to entrepreneurial success, a new study finds.

In this online on-demand archived Webinar, Kirk Cito, DVM, and Jay Stewart, DVM, provide an overview of why, in this current economic climate, it's critical to innovate and adjust your practice offerings and services to continue building client relationships that benefit your practice, your patients and your clients. (1 CE credit)

Earnest Ward, Jr, DVM, and Gina Toman, RVT, credit the strength of their practice to excellent client communication and compliance through education. In this online on-demand archived Webinar they share their client visit strategy and explain how they leverage their staff and deliver a unified message that helps clients understand the value of the services they provide. (1 CE credit)

Having trouble finding funding? Use these tips from an SBA lender to land the cash you need.

Study shows superstar candidates are better-longer-fits for veterinary practices.

Cattle and horses may find much-needed relief from flies with the help of the plant cats are crazy for.

CVC speaker discusses what students need to know about management before they're out in the "big bad world."

Veterinarians in the emergency room and cancer wards can bond with clients, too. Find the warm and fuzzies in any hospital.

One of the biggest parts of your job is keeping clients happy. But how can you do that when they're stuck in your lobby for hours on end?

A survey helps you gather fees on price-sensitive services and illustrates how important it is for you to handle incoming calls appropriately.

Don't confuse your clients. Convince them of the best plan first to protect the health of pets in your clinic.

Heavy research and wishful thinking went into making Creekside Animal Clinic in Norton, Ohio, an outstanding outpatient facility.

Associates are turning away from traditional practice ownership in greater numbers. Can the industry bring veterinary ownership back to life?

Use this loophole to negate vague or exclusive bylaws.

Use old boxes to create disposable litter boxes

Not only do I not understand electronic devices, but they become inoperative if I approach them within arm's reach.

Low-cost clinics provide the bare minimum. Start showing-and telling-your clients and community that your practice's high-quality veterinary care is the well-balanced meal pets need.

Try this "parasite drive" and save lives.

Clear up the confusion about this oft-misunderstood resource to help your clients pay for services.

Write. Erase. Reuse.

Find out what OSHA wants you to do when a chemical bottle warns you to provide adequate ventilation.

A hard-working veterinary assistant at my practice is having money troubles and turning to payday loans to make ends meet. Our salaries are fair and reasonable for our area and our economy. I'm worried this is a poor personal financial decision on his part. What should I do?

How concerned should we be with the threat of canine influenza? And how should we contain the virus if we have an outbreak in the area?

Give this survey to new team members to find out what they think of your practice.

Everything you need-policies, sample scripts, advice-on how to establish a no-gossip policy at your veterinary practice.

Use a fax software program to reduce clutter

Here's how you can establish a no-gossip policy at your veterinary practice today.