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News|Videos|May 24, 2017

Show them the numbers!

Veterinary team members can be inspired, motivated and invigorated by focusing on the right benchmarks. CVC educator and practice management guru Brian Conrad shares some of his faves ...

The veterinary practice administrator's job is to help the owner make a profit, says CVC educator Brian Conrad, CVPM. So-called "open book management"?owners sharing financial information with the team?makes this considerably easier. Surprised? Click the video to hear what Conrad has to say about "scoreboarding." Brendan Howard, dvm360 Business Channel Director, reports from CVC Virginia Beach.

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