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Equine discounts: A real-life case study
Sometimes discounts can do wonders for veterinary practices. Other times, they fail miserably. One equine practitioner has experienced both scenarios.
Can discounts work for your equine practice?
Do you discount your services or focus on other ways to keep clients coming back? Two equine practice experts weigh in.
Benefits to short-term stress
The busier you are, the healthier your immune system.
Tight job market for new veterinary graduates
Veterinary graduates are finding a tighter job market this year than in the past.
Banfield to help pets of hospice patients
The Pet Peace of Mind initiative will help defray cost of veterinary care, find homes for pets, and more.
Donate fur for the environment
Pet hair used to clean up oil spills.
Dogs seem to understand human requests
Border collies go beyond basic fetching and retrieve specific toys based on their owners' commands.
Lizards lounge for survival purposes
Talk to reptile owners about adequate sun access.
Wash. law gives new freedoms to technicians
Olympia, Wash. -- "Registered veterinary medication clerks" will be able to administer controlled substances without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, according to a new law passed in Washington.
Video: Economy causes buyers and sellers to struggle
Tom McFerson, CPA, offers advice to veterinarians looking to buy or sell a practice during tough times.
Boost productivity by meeting team members' needs
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs fits well in management.
The mystery of client-pet look-alikes explained
Shared qualities between dog owner and dog are skin deep.
Profiling your patients
A patient's age and environment and the attitude and compliance of each pet owner affects the care pets need and receive. Are you setting goals that reflect the realities of your patient data?
Speak up-or forever fall behind
A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent-even if they're not.
Veterinary technician program done with purpose-bred dealers
USDA code violations cause program to re-evaluate its vendors.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Escape the playground
Dr. Fitzgerald explains why it sometimes feels like we never left the playground.
Veterinary Economics' May content is now online
Give your parasite protocols an extreme makeover, peek under the hood of pet insurance, learn when it's time for your manager to go, and more.
Hair of the dog: Germs help kids fight allergies
Pet hair may be a hassle for clients to clean, but children in the household might be better off with the dander.
Sample case study: Constant turnover
Stop the revolving door.
A dozen people die each year from dog bites, CDC says
By educating clients, you reduce their chances of being bitten.
Blog: An inside perspective on the Kentucky Derby
Dr. Bryce Peckham shares his experience at the 135th Kentucky Derby as the chief track veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Denise Tumblin: What to cut in a tough economy
Denise Tumblin, CPA, recommends reevaluating these areas of your veterinary practice.
Social Web sites can help small businesses
More than 80 percent of businesspeople surveyed say social media like Twitter and Facebook has generated exposure for their businesses.
Quiz: 20 questions on veterinary practice finance
How well do you know practice finances?
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Everyday heroes
Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you recognize the heroic efforts of your team members.
Veterinarians more at risk for suicide in spring
April showers bring May flowers, but the wet weather may also bring a higher incidence of suicides.
A diverse workplace means bigger profits
Varying races and genders positively impact businesses.
Pets pose danger to clumsy clients
New data shows that pets cause thousands of falls per year.
Adopt a manatee for mom
Make this Mother's Day memorable with Save the Manatee Club.
Will work for tips
Don't hear praise through the grapevine.
