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Talking to clients about preanesthetic testing
When clients ask if it's necessary, I explain that while we hope that test results will be normal, these tests can help us identify potentially serious conditions.
Sample introductory letter for relief veterinarians
Thinking of becoming a relief doctor? Read a sample letter here or download a Word document of your own.
Crediting doctor production
Print this PDF checklist to see how your associates are compensated for services and products as compared to Well-Managed Practices.
Dealing with disruption
When the dust clears around this place, maybe I'll find my trash can-and a new sense of perspective.
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Are you an underearner?
Wouldn't it be nice to put more away for retirement? Don't you wish you had more to show for your prime working years?
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Practice Makes Perfect--June 30, 2008
In this week's blog, Dr. Fitzgerald asks you to consider how you come across to your clients.
Buy equipment now to take advantage of tax break
Increased equipment-buying incentive expires at year-end.
Congressional no-show horse trainer is suspended
Officials say the trainer of Kentucky Derby-winning Big Brown administered too much bronchial dilator to another horse.
More employers allowing pets at the office
Want to keep your team members? Let them head to work with their dogs--or fish.
Dog loses $10 million in inheritance
Court rules that Leona Helmsley's dog, Trouble, will receive just a fraction of what the billionaire designated in her will.
From the Veterinary Economics archives: How successful are women veterinarians?
This 1969 article reveals that one of the profession's hottest conversations has been going on for quite some time.
Three common questions about taxes and summer jobs
If your kid's working this summer, read this.
Young mothers aren't opting out of the work force
New study finds female professionals are juggling work life and family life.
40 spays and neuters a day?
On-staff and volunteer veterinarians make this spay-neuter clinic work.
Blog your way into clients' hearts
Lots of people are blogging, so maybe you should too.
Pets in weddings not a faux paw
Pet participation is the latest wedding trend.
News on specialty hospitals and the newest hospital partnership
BluePearl Veterinary Partners Inc. say their partnership offers a new paradigm in veterinary medicine.
China stops killing dogs in earthquake-ravaged Sichuan province
International organization and Chinese authorities look for other ways to stem the rabies threat.
Team members say female veterinarians are as good as men ... or better.
A veterinarian's gender doesn't matter to 75 percent of staff.
A man among women
I get along just fine as the only male on the Veterinary Economics staff. In the increasingly female veterinary profession, can you relate?
Checklist to evaluate lease terms
Before you rent a leasehold, make sure you're satisfied with answers to these questions. Also available as PDF.
Women: You're in business
Dr. Robin Downing shares her secrets to being a successful female veterinarian. Hint: She considers herself a businessperson.
DEA law on what to ask employees, potential hires
See the relevant bits in federal law about asking questions of employees dealing with DEA-controlled substances.
Role-playing guide to handle client complaints
A discussion guide with real-life client complaints and role-playing scripts to soothe pet owners.
Good advice for great renovations
When you're not ready to build new, you can still expand and impress clients with a new look.
Case study: Marketing your hospital's name
How one veterinary clinic rebranded and changed its name.
Prescription pad pages
Make prescription refill requests easier on clients and receptionists with these easy-to-use prescription refill pad pages.
Spread the word about your new hospital
Get tongues and tails wagging with anticipation long before you open the doors of your new facility.
Study highlights veterinarians' contribution to New England economy
Research from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine also warns of impending shortage of doctors.