Practice Management
Competing in a World of Disruption
Independent practice owners who diversify their business model can better respond to the younger generation’s demand for different types of veterinary care.
Hospital Construction/Design
Design to Comply
Chemotherapy drugs and other hazardous medications require special handling and containment to protect hospital staff and patients from dangerous exposure. C-PEC? PPE? USP 800? You have a lot to learn.
Innovation/Technology
We Can’t Afford to Wait
Virtual care and reinvention of the veterinary nurse will take our profession to the next level. The taxi and recording industries were asleep at the wheel at crucial moments in history. Look where it got them.
Finance
It’s Self-Exam Time
All hospitals need an occasional health check. Dive into the numbers, inspect the surroundings and review your digital presence to discover what ails your practice.
Personal/Professional Development
#YouDoYou
Five building blocks of personal innovation will get you headed in the right direction. But if you’re still having trouble, start by stabilizing the base.
Client Communication
Emotional Connections
Marketing to your clients and other pet owners is more effective when you engage them and encourage their involvement. Storytelling can open the floodgates and improve your practice’s visibility.
Government/Regulations
Trust but Verify
Don’t risk your DEA license. The three keys to preventing employee theft of controlled drugs are evaluate, investigate and reiterate.
Legal Issues
At Your Service
A management services organization adds a layer of structural complexity to a veterinary practice but offers non-veterinarians and even family members the opportunity to reap the financial rewards.