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A generation apart
Baby boomers enjoy a position of authority in many practices, strongly influencing workplace culture. Here's an inside look at how they shape practice.
What's important to your team?
Ask employees to rank the top five features they value in their job with this exclusive form.
Worth a thousand words
Nudge clients toward dental compliance using photos that depict the stages of dental disease-along with oral and written recommendations.
Search and recover
The first time I went out on a drowning search, my search and rescue dog, Bella, tracked down the victim. That's when it hit me: This works. At that moment, search and rescue became real and exciting for me.
Weekend work
I already work a few Saturdays a month and now my boss wants more!
Puppy ownership 101
Give clients the tools and information they need to help them make a big decision.
Creating effective employee manuals
I want to update my office policy manual, but I'm afraid of overlooking something. What items should I definitely include?
Employee discount dilemma
A colleague of mine was audited, fined, and required to pay back taxes for not claiming discounted employee pet care as taxable income on employee paychecks. He said that anything over a 20 percent discount must be taxed and listed as employee income. I checked with my accountant and he confirmed that I've been doing it wrong. How do I make changes in order to comply with IRS standards without upsetting my staff?
Don't let weak recommendations sabotage compliance
In this video, Dr. Dennis Cloud shares the advice he gives his associates to help them get clients on board with recommendations for care.
$4 veterinary drugs at Wal-Mart
The giant retailer is honoring veterinary prescriptions and offering customers in 49 states a 30-day supply of more than 300 generic drugs for just $4.
Pump it up
You've admired those beefcake practices from afar. You envy their solid client growth and muscular marketing techniques. Well, here's how to supercharge your practice's growth.
Second-generation practice, first-rate care
After 42 years in the same location, Grady Veterinary Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a fresh face but maintains its old spirit.
Finding files
Our client folders are arranged by last name, but approximately one-third of them are in the wrong place. Is it most efficient to file customer folders by name, or is there a better way?
The art of open-book management
Disclosing the practice's financial information helps team members see the bigger picture. But is this approach right for your practice?
How does your pet's mouth look?
A handout that shows clients the four stages of dental disease.
Employee exit survey
Use this exclusive survey to gain feedback when your team members leave your practice.
For equine practitioners, education is key to disaster preparation
The SEEN program's first objective is ... education.
Make 'em stick
Use these 15 ideas to bond team members to your hospital-and keep your veterinary practice from peeling apart.
Could you be a stubborn old cuss?
You know you can be a little backward. But it's time to get with the times ... 'cause they are a-changin'.
2007 BPA Statement -- Veterinary Economics
2007 BPA Statement -- DVM Newsmagazine
Goal-setting worksheet
Plan your best year yet with our experts' goals and room for your own on this two-page form.
Goal-setting worksheet (PDF)
Evaluating an equipment purchase
Will that new piece of equipment pull its weight in your practice?
Evaluate your marketing objectives
How can I tell if my marketing efforts are effective? What's the best way to measure the results?
Celebrate the team bond
Start a tradition and get together for a meaningful outing.
9 signs that it might be time for a change
If ... like Rodney Dangerfield, you get no respect ... your boss takes all the good clients ... or you're so busy you can't remember what your spouse looks like.
A little wishy-washy works
Complicated feelings about situations can make for more creativity in the workplace, according to a new study.
Phone room gives clients equal attention
We pulled the phones from our front reception area, and we've never looked back.
A different beat
Be the new singer for an all-veterinary band! Get the song list and application, and read more about Dr. Fred Metzger's passion for hitting the skins.