About the Author
Take Charge columnist Dr. Karen E. Felsted is the founder of PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting. She spent three years as CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues.
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Practice Management
Long COVID’s Legacy
A pandemic-driven wellness check shows how the veterinary profession can serve clients and team members better.Human Resources
Why Exit and Stay Interviews Matter
An in-depth conversation with a departing or current team member can unearth what is and isn’t working well at your practice.Human Resources
How to Structure an Associate DVM’s Pay
Each veterinary practice must determine the best approach, whether it involves salary, production or a combination.Human Resources
Are You Paying Your Veterinarians Enough?
Job candidates turn down offers and associates are prone to quit when compensation is out of line and the workplace has culture issues.Innovation/Technology
AI Delivers Results for the Patient and Practice
Image interpretation using artificial intelligence can improve your radiographic services if you follow these six steps.
Merchandising
Addressing Inventory
With more work and less staff as a result of the pandemic, inventory can fall to wayside and open the way for theft and mismanagement.Client Communication
Getting Back to Basics
If your hospital is underperforming, define your value proposition, diagnose any other problems and make the necessary fixes.
Personal Wellness
Work Less, Play More
Practice managers must learn to free themselves from their job when time off beckons.