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Careful planning can save you cash when the IRS comes knocking.

These statistics reveal hard facts about average client interactions.

Ask open-ended questions to learn more from clients.

Dr. Andrew Rollo shares personal finance advice for associate veterinarians.

Today's veterinary practice owners wisely are devising short-term strategies for managing operational expenses such as payroll and supply costs.

Low interest rates and government tax incentives make April 2010 a perfect time to buy a home.

Orlando - How insidious is escalating veterinary student debt?

Before burnout sends you off the deep end, consider a few creative ways to lessen your stress and help you enjoy your work again.

To protect our microchip scanners from contagions, we cover the scanners with laboratory sample bags or zippered quart-size plastic bags before scanning our patients.

Words aren't always what they appear to be.

At our busy clinic, we want to make each client feel special.

If you're sharing space with another facility, make sure you ensure everyone's safety.

Taking the time to carefully think through each aspect of building a new practice, as outlined in this form, will better ensure success and a smooth process.

The cost of an advanced degree is becoming nearly impossible for graduates to pay in a reasonable time.

Don't just swoop in to save the day when a pet is sick. Remember that clients need care too.

My neighbor's old dog is an inspiration.

You can make recommendations to clients, but if you're not tracking your practice's parasite compliance numbers, you could be missing out on thousands in revenue.

This award wasn?t big enough for the two of them. So Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, N.J., are your 2010 Co-Hospitals of the Year.

Use this Excel spreadsheet to figure out your associate's current total compensation.

Use this PDF worksheet to see the most common sources of production income and states whether credit goes to the doctor or the hospital.

Learn how ProSal's mix of base salary and production percentage works for associates.

Q: Will a wage and hour audit happen to my practice?

Ask yourself these questions, and answer honestly, to make sure your vision is feasible.

There is little doubt that we, as a profession, are suffering the multiple effects of not-enough-self-­interest.

2010 Hospital Design Competition winners

Forty-eight entries. Two days of judging. Twelve winners. Here's a sneak peak at the two Hospitals of the Year, as well as the 10 Merit Award winners, which we'll feature in future issues of Veterinary Economics.

This photo tour, developed by veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, gives you a glimpse at 11 different exam rooms. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples.

Sturdy and safe

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