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Trial by fire: coping with disaster
This veterinary practice survived a devastating blaze that killed 16 patients and destroyed the building.
How to discuss supplements with clients
Nutritionist Dr. Susan Wynn shares her expertise on supplementation communication.
Fall is the time for new beginnings
Just because you've graduated doesn't mean you can't go back to school.
6 reasons to mentor associates before you sell your practice to them
"Here are the keys; see ya!" doesn't cut it as a transition plan.
Tired of your job?
You used to love your job, but now it just feels worn out. Don't give up. You can make it new again. Learn how thanks to four team members' true burnout survival stories.
10 Things you should know about your practice
It's pop quiz time. Test yourself and your team with these essential questions.
Make Crocs extinct
Are the popular shoes safe for your employees to wear to work?
How can solo practitioners secure better terms on business loans? (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Providing a good explanation for your request and backing it up with a business plan is a good way to obtain favorable terms on a loan.
Making informed decisions (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Knowing when to upgrade and when to hold on to equipment can save-and make-you money.
9 strategies for disaster preparation
Can your veterinary practice withstand the elements?
Q&A: How two practices become one
I'm considering a merger with another local practice. How do I go about it?
Grow new technicians
Take one motivated candidate, add an annual school allowance, and what do you get?
An outpatient charge sheet that works for me
Advice from our community message board on handling outpatient charges
Q&A: Rolling over a 401(k)
Handling investments after a job switch.
How to gauge your rent payment
What are the rules regarding veterinary practice rent?
Study up: How to answer clients' tough questions
New book tells pet owners to ask medical questions at your practice.
Long-term drug monitoring made easy
Get your patients taking long-term meds on a plan for rechecks.
Hang up on bad phone protocol
Train and monitor your team to make sure clients get professional, polite responses.
A hiring note for managers
How do you build a balanced team with many strengths? Let's examine ways you can simplify your search.
How to get hired
Use these tips to make the best impression during your job hunt.
Mark your calendars to utilize finance reports
Feeling a little uninformed about your veterinary practice's finances? A regular peek at daily, monthly, and annual reports can change all that.
Hairy women a sign of a tough economy
The beauty industry-once considered recession proof like the veterinary industry- is taking a hard hit.
All-in-one monthly financial report
Put your monthly numbers on a single sheet with this Excel document.
Long hours hurt women
Wives affected more by husbands working longer hours than vice versa.
Form file: All-in-one monthly financial report
How to fire an employee
Sometimes it's necessary to part ways.
Live from CVC 2008: You may be driving your team crazy
At CVC Central 2008, speaker Debbie Allaben Gair explained that every communication style has advantages and disadvantages. Here's what she says you can do to get your message through more effectively.
Live from CVC Central: Can't we all just get along?
Understand the root of conflict between team members in order to put a stop to it.
Veterinary economy: Some growth, but future guarded
Portland, Ore. - More than half of the veterinarians surveyed report revenue growth for the first two quarters of 2008.
Live from CVC Central: Answering emergency calls is essential to your bottom line
It pays to staff your phone until midnight.
