Practice Manager

Don't get burned by a bad manager. You're the practice owner, and that means you need to keep a finger on the pulse of everything that's happening at your practice.

Do your part to demolish parasites.

Nutrigenomics: The science that helps us develop foods that affect gene expression

These three clips come from Doug Jack's law and ethics session "Anatomy of a licensing board investigation" at CVC East 2009 in Baltimore. And all could keep you out of trouble.

When you and your team members just can't seem to get along, take a look at each others' style.

Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, is owner of McVey Management Solutions (formerly IVMS), a consulting business that specializes in improving health care delivery systems and correcting workplace culture. He is also a member of the Firstline and Veterinary Economics editorial advisory boards. He regularly leads Firstline Live, the Veterinary Economics Managers retreat, and a range of practice management sessions at CVC in Washington D.C., CVC in Kansas City, and CVC in San Diego.

The idea that a hospital would condone employees smoking on the clock, leaves one reader fired up.

Good communication and no-poaching policies can turn competitors into fans.

Team members have to pick up trash and pull weeds when taking time to smoke a cigarette.

Use the momentum of the upcoming Spay Day to encourage your community to provide year-long, low-cost, spay/neuter clinics.

The National Mall was packed Tuesday, but veterinary clinics weren't.

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President-elect Barack Obama narrows future first pet down to two breeds: Labradoodle and Portuguese water hound.

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You care about the welfare of animals. Do your senators and representatives?

Experts debate when to jump the chain of command.

Starting in 2009, Petco will only arrange rabbit adoptions, not sales.

Practice manager challenges advice.

What to do when employees bring kids to work.

IAADP President gives thanks to all those who contribute to the animal-human bond.

Animal-themed books are best-sellers.

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The Humane Society of the United States raided large-scale dog and cock fighting rings.

The No. 1 read team journal among small-animal hospital teams*

Animal activists upset that Vice President-elect didn't choose a shelter dog. Share your opinion.

One veterinary practice is back in business after a three-day power outage.

Try looking for team members everywhere-even if you're not the one doing the hiring.

A new study shows consumers will pay more for brands that support a charitable cause.