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Survey gauges practice managers’ concerns about owners
The relationship between practice managers and owners is based on respect and appreciation but is punctuated with concerns
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New resources help practices manage online reputation
The AVMA has developed new member resources to help veterinary practices manage their online reputation.
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AABP offers workshops on managing rural practices
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is offering workshops for recent veterinary graduates in rural areas who are looking to buy or build
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AVMA creates practice management tools for members
The AVMA has released two resources to help simplify financial and back-office operations for veterinarians: a business plan template and a profit and…
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Resource helps manage MSDS library
The AVMA has produced a flowchart to help veterinary practices manage their library of material safety data sheets for
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VHMA celebrates 40 years of advancing veterinary managers
Before the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association’s founding in 1981, most veterinary hospitals were not managed by people with the unique skills…
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Study: Equine practices on the rebound
An in-depth economic study of the equine veterinary industry assessed current management practices.
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Building up practice
The AAHA State of the Industry 2015 report revealed factors that dog and cat owners say strengthen their bond with their veterinary practice
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Practices rely on surveys for client feedback
Seventy-two percent of veterinary practices rely on surveys for client feedback, according to a survey of members by the Veterinary Hospital Managers…
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Association seeks more practices for program on profitability
The AVMA is seeking one practice owner or senior associate and one practice manager from each of 50 clinics to participate in a program dedicated to…
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AAEP focuses on better business practices for veterinarians
The advice and information varied, but it all boiled down to a similar message—a veterinary practice is a business and should be managed as such.
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AVMA seeks 50 practices for new program in profitability
The AVMA is seeking one practice owner or senior associate and one practice manager from each of 50 clinics to participate in a new program dedicated…
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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Mentorship is a matter of passion and practicality
Mentoring or being mentored is a way to share a passion for veterinary medicine as well as a practical partnership with benefits for both sides.
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Best practices for employers
The company Independent Vets, which provides interim veterinarians for animal hospitals along parts of the East Coast, provides the following short…
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Getting teams to talk
Practice owners, practice managers, and other professionals came together to discuss the challenges of running a practice as a team during at the AVMA…
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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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Study ties practice culture to business metrics
Smaller practices and AAHA-accredited practices have stronger scores on practice culture in a number of areas, while stronger cultural scores in…
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New practice handbook to build professional image
New practice handbook to build professional image The AVMA is announcing the release of its fifth customized practice
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…
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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
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Equine practice market study available
The AAEP National Fee and Market Study provides data on topics such as veterinary equipment and hiring decisions
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Policy addresses ownership, stewardship of practice data
The AVMA has adopted a set of principles for ownership and stewardship of veterinary practice data to reflect
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Groups making free accounting codes for pet practices
Veterinary organizations are developing a free standardized bookkeeping structure that practices could use to measure performance.
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Report offers insights into COVID impacts on veterinary practices
Survey findings show many practices experienced an increase in revenue during the pandemic last year, but much of the gains were offset by increases…