About the Author
Take Charge columnist Heather Prendergast is the CEO of Synergie Consulting and the author of “Practice Management for the Veterinary Team, 4th Edition.”
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Practice Management
Coaching the Talkative Doctor
Data will tell you whether your veterinarian needs to speed things up or is doing just fine.
Making Patient Care Sustainably Affordable
Practices can do more to fulfill client, team and business needs.
Personal/Professional Development
Veterinarians Need Feedback, Too
Leaders who speak up regularly and address meaningful subjects help doctors grow as professionals and team players.
Practice Management
From Chaos to Cohesion
Weekly meetings and daily huddles bring your practice’s long- and short-term objectives into focus.
Practice Management
Create a Memorable First Impression
Receptionists — and the people managing them — can make or break the client experience.
Practice Management
Nickels, Dimes and Dollars
Stop charging extra for every little thing. To avoid irritating clients, roll the cost of doing business into your prices.
Client Communication
The Survey Says …
Asking clients about their experience and soliciting their ideas can take your hospital to the next level.
Practice Management
9 Ways to Effect Change as a New Practice Manager
Fostering trust, enhancing communication, and focusing on team-based approaches will aid in the transition of leadership.
Practice Management
Jogging Memories
A formal reminder system enhances patient care and client loyalty.
Practice Management
Is Business Down? You’re Not Alone
Turning things around starts with analyzing expenses, reviewing your team’s makeup and evaluating the ease of booking appointments.
Practice Management
How to Raise Your Bottom Line
Revenue suffers when you lavish discounts on clients and lack confidence in your prices.


