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.
Practice Management
Your Loyal Followers
Loyalty programs encourage your best clients to come back for more. When incentives are done right, service discounts go away and patient care improves.
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Stopgap Employers
Companies such as Holiday Vet, VetIQ Staffing, RSVP and Get A Vet Staffing place veterinarians at hospitals looking for temporary help.
Practice Management
When to Hire a Consultant
Floundering clinics and even hospitals in need of small adjustments might be well-served by connecting with a professional adviser.
Practice Management
You Bring Value to a Practice
Hospital managers have a huge say in a clinic’s financial course and whether the owner achieves an ideal selling price.
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Close the deal
When negotiating an employment agreement with an associate veterinarian, start with the basics — at-will or contract? — and go from there.
Practice Management
The Price Is Right
The Pet Owners Economic Value Study reveals what pet owners are willing to pay for veterinary care. Clients ages 19 to 29 are an attractive customer segment.
Practice Management
What’s your game plan?
You can’t rely on a stroke of luck to get your practice to the next level. Strategic planning and written goals are essential.