Knowing your limit and working within itOctober 6, 2022Toxic environments do not just “happen.” They do not just blow in with the season like hay fever and cause everyone in their path to have stuffy heads, irritability, and contagiously bad attitudes. No, toxic environments are grown and nurtured—mostly from neglect. Veterinary teams are comprised of individuals; we might neglect to address issues at the root of our emotions until we feel ready to explode. Toxic environments thrive where boundaries are not found.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSEO Tips for the Veterinary PracticeSeptember 30, 2022In this session: Jesse Davies will discuss the importance of the internet and using search engine optimization (SEO) to increase revenue for veterinary practices. Plus, CE credit option.
Tips to manage your time and energySeptember 22, 2022Take a minute to look at your daily list of things to do. Are you overwhelmed? Feel like there is not enough time in the day to get everything done? If you are constantly tired and feeling like you need a break, then maybe it is time to look at how you are managing your time and energy.
Why you should increase lab complianceSeptember 22, 2022Every day, we see pets come and go from our practices. Every day, we have the opportunity to be proactive as opposed to reactive when it comes to their health. One of the greatest gifts we can offer our clients and their pets is the early detection of diseases that have the potential to be managed for many years.
How to dodge cancel culture with an effective digital presenceSeptember 21, 2022The digital footprint we leave online leaves lasting effects. Our digital footprints follow us, and with consideration, we can use this valuable social proofing tool to successfully share your practice’s values and services with the world. There are a few pitfalls to be mindful of when having a business online digital social presence, as well as a personal one.
How to organize your dental scheduleSeptember 6, 2022Talk with your team about ways to streamline admissions, budget procedure time, and set clear expectations for clients. You and your clients deserve smooth, efficient check-ins.
Why you should pre-plan your practice exitAugust 9, 2022Let’s start by talking about exit planning. When you think about this term, what does it represent to you? Many will perceive it means they are ready to sell tomorrow, but it is not absolutely true. Whenever you consider starting a business, and no matter the phase of business you are in, an exit plan is vital to your future success. Practice owners are waiting until they are tapped out, exhausted, and ready to get out as quickly as possible. This creates a tremendous amount of stress on what they receive for the sale of their practices and the likelihood of selling to another veterinarian is low.
Seven strategies to improve vaccine complianceAugust 8, 2022A client says, "I’m just here for the rabies shot, Doc,” a client says. When a pet owner chooses services below your standard of care, the patient risks exposure to diseases and parasites. Practice health also suffers.
Not all feedback is created equalAugust 3, 2022Have you ever given feedback to someone and it went completely wrong? Did they scream and yell at you, or did they take it and grow from it? Giving feedback can be difficult or rewarding to the receiver, so you will always want to make sure it is impactful!
Five metrics veterinary practices should trackAugust 2, 2022When most veterinary staff members consider key performance indicators (KPIs), they often think about long reports with seemingly endless columns of numbers and dashboards filled with colorful charts and graphs, and all the work involved to compile those reports. They do not usually think about the data behind those KPIs, what it can reveal about the practice itself, and how their practice management software can help make the compilation easier.
