Reduce burnout for your frontline teamJune 7, 2024Signs of burnout include decreased productivity, increased mistakes, absenteeism, and loss of interest in work. Make the work enjoyable and efficient with these job enhancements.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to develop a sensible euthanasia policyJune 6, 2024After this horrible experience, I made the decision that no longer would I ever euthanize a pet simply because an owner requested this service. No, I instead developed a euthanasia policy that I and my staff could live with and allow us to minimize euthanasia in our practice. Here are the additional parts of our policy that allow us to achieve peace of mind whenever euthanasia was needed.
Are worker cooperatives the future of the vet industry?June 5, 2024Essentially democratizing the workplace, this business model gives power and governance to the workers by making them owners.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy owning a veterinary practice is still a smart moveMay 30, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAThen there is the possibility of hanging your own shingle to consider. It is no stretch to claim there is still room in our profession for upstart strip mall practices and tiny, one-exam-room, hole-in-the-walls. There are plenty of nontraditional practice alternatives to consider, too.
A personal take on the perks and pitfalls of production payMay 24, 2024Changes must happen for a production-only pay structure to prove equitable for all stakeholders, starting with employers offering the capacity for employees to earn a competitive living.
Providing answers using ultrasoundMay 22, 2024A trend toward efficiency that can be found in the development of ultrasound has been with the introduction of handheld and highly portable ultrasound units.
Comparing margins and markups to ensure a healthy pharmacy in your practiceMay 15, 2024Many practice managers and owners may not have a full understanding of the basics and importance of margin and markup pricing. Learning more about those can help the clinic recover from costs of expensive medication and provide better patient care.
Making weight loss a financial gainMay 13, 2024Implementing a structured and thoughtful nutrition protocol can serve to improve patient healthcare and client satisfaction while also being profitable for the veterinary practice.
Deep thoughts on questionable body cavities and our vet techs' skillsMay 10, 2024This month’s column is about neutering cats and who gets to do it. Here’s the salient question: Should technicians be allowed to castrate cats under the direct supervision of a veterinarian?
How to approach senior cat careMay 7, 2024Much can be done for the comfort and well-being of senior feline patients—if they are brought to the clinic on a regular basis before problems begin or at the early stages.
