Human Resources
How to negotiate a starting salary
How can a veterinarian effectively negotiate in today’s job market? The answer depends on many things, some within a person’s control and some that are not.
Human Resources
Save a life
A “four eyes” approach to drug security and a well-publicized employee assistance program are two crucial steps your practice can take today to help prevent suicide in veterinary medicine.
Client Communication
Be the Center of Attraction
Why waste time looking for new clients if you don’t know why pet owners are leaving? Correct your hospital’s problems and start a marketing campaign.
Finance
4 financing solutions
If you’re looking to grow your veterinary hospital or start one, then consider loans, lease agreements or even business credit cards to help you achieve your goal.
Patient Care
Find the sweet spot
Diagnosis of a diabetic pet is the first step in a long course of regulation, maintenance and ongoing care. What you do from the start can put the client’s mind at ease and ensure long-term compliance.
Personal Wellness
Driven to despair
Are you struggling to pay off your veterinary school loans? An income-driven repayment plan can be a path to financial freedom for student borrowers.
Finance
Loan Arrangers
Lenders working with the Small Business Administration provide government-backed funding to veterinary professionals looking to acquire, open or expand a practice.
Patient Care
Food for Thought
Therapeutic diets are a great way to treat pet obesity. Veterinary teams need to remember the three keys: patience, flexibility and creativity.