http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Article/list/34357 Strategies, advice and veterinary business updates found only online 2013-05-21T15:41:38Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Client+Relations/All-about-the-calories-a-client-handout/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/438504?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Print this multi-page PDF to educate clients about ideal pet weights, pets' caloric needs, and the caloric content of common treats 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438504/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438504null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Veterinary-receptionist-interview-questions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685863?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Use these questions to interview candidates for your receptionist position. These questions will hit on qualities critical to a veterinary receptionist performing his or her job successfully. 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362010/685863null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Practice-Management-Overhaul-forms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651163?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Download the tools you need to transform your practice. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/032010/651163null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Create-an-effective-marketing-plan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644496?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Veterinary consultant Dr. Amanda Donnelly, MBA, outlines the first steps toward creating a successful marketing plan. 2009-11-30T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/492009/644496/veterinary_donnelly_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Wayne-Usiak-3-questions-you-need-to-answer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643618?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 BDA Architecture founder shares three critical questions to ask as you proceed through a veterinary design project. 2009-11-23T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/482009/643618/veterinary_wayne_usiak_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Pampered-pets-Owners-arent-likely-to-switch-brands/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634520?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Market data shows consumer spending on pet products holds steady compared to other key categories. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/422009/634520/veterinary_spending_100_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/422009/634520/FlashDVM360_trone_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Daily/Plan-for-your-practices-future-today/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625806?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Whether you're looking to sell your practice or reposition it for the long haul, you'll find the advice you need at Veterinary Economics' Progress in Practice seminars Nov. 4-5 at CVC San Diego. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/372009/625806null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/iVeterinary-Economicsi-brings-home-the-hardware/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617533?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Veterinary business magazine picks up national and regional awards for editorial and design excellence. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/322009/617533null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Want-to-earn-50-Submit-a-Practice-Tip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605892?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Share your ingenious ideas with the readers of Veterinary Economics and dvm360.com. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262009/605892/veterinary_pract_tips_form_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Feline+Center/Feline-friendly-Web-resources/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606129?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Links to Web resources for more on feline medicine, practice tips, and news. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262009/606129null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Client-attrition-report/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600359?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Download a customizable copy of a client attrition report form. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/222009/600359null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Companion-Animal-Parasite-Councils-guidelines-on-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585207?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 The CAPC provides its complete practice protocols on line free of charge. 2009-03-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/585207null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Get-your-2008-stimulus-check-in-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585157?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Does Uncle Sam owe you a rebate? Read this to find out. 2009-03-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/585157null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Slideshow-Samples-for-exam-room-digital-picture-fr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579632?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 View this Powerpoint presentation of images that practice manager Julie Culbreth uses in digital picture frames in exam rooms. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062009/579632null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Show-clients-how-to-clean-pets-teeth/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579942?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 See a handout adapted from the one Dr. Scott Linick, FAVD, gives to clients to teach proper toothbrushing techniques. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062009/579942null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Client-handout-Guidelines-for-dental-home-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579149?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Print and share this handout with clients on good dental care and proper toothbrushing techniques. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062009/579149null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Phased-training-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579419?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A handy, step-by-step guide on efficiently training receptionists. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062009/579419null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Boosting-your-powers-as-a-superboss/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574177?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Even the best employers are always growing. Here are a few more lessons to learn. 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022009/574177null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Make-product-sales-a-profitable-piece-of-your-prac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559707?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Clients need the products you offer to provide the care their pets need. And when it all works right, product sales benefit your bottom line, too. 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/422008/559707null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Tackle-your-top-10-veterinary-practice-management-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542331?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Stories from the Veterinary Economics archives help you overcome your biggest hurdles. 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/332008/542331null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Crediting-doctor-production/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527669?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Print this PDF checklist to see how your associates are compensated for services and products as compared to Well-Managed Practices. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/272008/527669null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Pain+Management+Center/Feline-pain-management-guidelines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525820?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Click here for the American Association of Feline Practitioners' Web site. The guidelines are at the top of the page. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/525820null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/CAPC-map/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525846?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 An interactive map showing event details for the Companion Animal Parasite Council educational road trip July 22 to Aug. 7. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/525846null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/From-the-Veterinary-Economics-archives-A-blast-fro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526085?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 The Hospital Design Merit Award winner of July 2008 won before, back in 1969. Read that old article here and compare the old Woodford Veterinary Clinic with the new Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/526085null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+hospital+design/Stocking-your-new-hospital/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525824?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 This checklist covers almost everything you'll need to make opening day a success. There's even a printable PDF! 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262008/525824null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-man-among-women/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522948?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 I get along just fine as the only male on the Veterinary Economics staff. In the increasingly female veterinary profession, can you relate? 2008-06-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/242008/522948/veterinary_brendan_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Video-Dr-Robin-Downing-on-women-in-veterinary-medi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522610?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 One of the profession's most successful doctors comments on women's contributions. 2008-06-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/242008/522610null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Women-Youre-in-business/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522584?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Dr. Robin Downing shares her secrets to being a successful female veterinarian. Hint: She considers herself a businessperson. 2008-06-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/242008/522584null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/DEA-law-on-what-to-ask-employees-potential-hires/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518372?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 See the relevant bits in federal law about asking questions of employees dealing with DEA-controlled substances. 2008-06-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/212008/518372null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Role-playing-guide-to-handle-client-complaints/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518685?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A discussion guide with real-life client complaints and role-playing scripts to soothe pet owners. 2008-06-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/212008/518685/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/212008/518685null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Prescription-pad-pages/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518682?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Make prescription refill requests easier on clients and receptionists with these easy-to-use prescription refill pad pages. 2008-06-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/212008/518682/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/212008/518682null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Rethink-respirators/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515254?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Should our pregnant associate use a respirator during surgeries to avoid inhaling anesthetic gases? 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515254null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/ROI-worksheet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515349?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Download this PDF worksheet to get an ROI formula and a list of essential questions. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515349/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515349null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Howd-we-get-that-cool-cover-shot/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515716?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 With a little hard work and a whole lot of fun. Get an insider's look at all of our cover-shoot shenanigans. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515716null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Organization-supports-spaying-and-neutering-by-pri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515271?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Maddie's Fund thinks veterinarians are the best way to stop overpopulation. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515271null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Educating-clients-about-parasites/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514571?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A list from the Veterinary Economics archives. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514571null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Rescue-dog-found-a-home-I-found-a-mission/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515248?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A small terrier gave me a big love of foster pet parenting. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515248null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Slideshow-Veterinarians-wilderness-travels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514932?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Dr. David Plante has traveled the world and lived to tell about. And he's got the pictures to prove it. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/514932null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-5-step-plan-for-helping-shelters-and-rescue-grou/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515237?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Reap the benefits of a well-managed relationship with an animal-welfare group. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515237null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Getting-sued-in-small-claims-court-vs-superior-cou/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515051?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Know what to expect no matter which court your veterinary malpractice lawsuit takes you to. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515051null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Share-your-lawsuit-survival-stories/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515242?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Readers can share their the trials and tribulations of malpractice lawsuits. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515242null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Glossary-of-veterinary-malpractice-legal-terms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515050?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Motion to strike is not when a snake starts coiling. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515050null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-lawsuit-from-start-to-finish/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515025?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 If you're hit with a veterinary malpractice lawsuit, find comfort in the fact that lawsuits follow a predictable, step-by-step process. Learn all about that process in the interactive flow-chart below. Roll over each step for more information about what it entails and what you can expect. 2008-05-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192008/515025null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Excel-spreadsheet-to-manage-team-work-schedules/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509579?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Get a handle on scheduling with this spreadsheet example. 2008-04-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/152008/509579null XLS http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-Katrina-tale/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509431?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Animal rescue in the roiling storm. 2008-04-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/152008/509431null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Total-compensation-statement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/467006?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Use this Excel spreadsheet to show associates and team members how much you spend to employ them. 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/432007/467006null XLS http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Illustrators-from-the-April-2008-issue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507042?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Links to the Web sites of Julita Jones (flea art on page 14) and Steve Pica (page 42). 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/142008/507042null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Link-to-the-No-Lo-Practice-Threat-Advisory-Workshe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/466931?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Do you own a low-value or no-value practice? Find out here at the AVPMCA's Web site. 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/432007/466931null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/The-benefits-and-challenges-of-paperless-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/501806?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 What to consider before going electronic. 2008-03-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112008/501806null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Paperless-practice-at-Banfield-The-Pet-Hospital/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/501807?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Dr. Kerri Marshall, MBA, knew the moment she caught of a glimpse of it that she was a fan. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112008/501807null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+hospital+design/2008-Hospital-of-the-Year-Traffic-flow-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500962?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 This flashy system helps the team communicate without saying a word. Photos by Jessica Castillon. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500962/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500962null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-new-spin-on-6-marketing-musts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/499097?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 See a step-by-step guide to creating ads, business cards, brochures, educational kits, and a Web site. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/092008/499097null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Practice+Finances/The-traits-of-an-underearner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500264?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Read this list to see if you or someone you love is earning less than they should. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500264null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+hospital+design/2008-Hospital-of-the-Year-Surrounding-businesses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500963?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 The neighbors help create an image. Photos by Jessica Castillon. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500963/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500963null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+hospital+design/2008-Hospital-of-the-Year-floor-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500983?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Web-only HVAC, plumbing, and general floor plans for this year's Hospital Design award winner: Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500983null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Information-on-workplace-rules-for-cytotoxic-drugs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/499108?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 OSHA and Centers for Disease Control links to documents and safety rules. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/092008/499108null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+hospital+design/2008-Hospital-of-the-Year-Staff-lounge-lockers-mai/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500965?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Include just-for-team-member features in your new hospital. Photos by Jessica Castillon and Stephen M. Pullen. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500965/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500965null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Tips-for-transferring-written-medical-records-to-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/501808?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A how-to for moving paper records to your hard drive. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112008/501808null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/American-Red-Cross-has-pet-first-aid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500562?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A link to information on pet first aid from the American Red Cross. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/500562null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Legal+Ease/Handling-accidental-spills-of-cytotoxic-drugs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/499949?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A step-by-step guide to cleaning up chemotherapy agents. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102008/499949null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Downloadable-phone-scripts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502060?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Evaluate the phone skills of receptionists at your clinic and others with these downloadable Excel documents. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112008/502060null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Weight-reduction-in-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490297?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Use this PDF form to help clients learn the right number of calories to feed their pets. 2008-02-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490297/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490297null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Sticky-ethical-equine-dilemmas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490279?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Things to think about when dealing with contract and health certificates. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490279null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Personnel+Management/Fact-sheet-on-overtime-exempt-jobs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490283?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Click here for the Department of Labor Fair Standards Act fact sheet on exempt positions. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490283null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Rosy-job-outlook/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490288?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Technician and veterinarian are fastest-growing top 10 jobs. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490288null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Personnel+Solutions/Morning-gloom-spells-workday-doom/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490286?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 New study finds that your attitude for the day is determined largely by what happens before you get to work. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490286null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Vetcetera/New-ways-to-find-cats-homes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490292?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Rescue groups and shelters sell potential owners on mouse-killing and feline social skills. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490292null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Vetcetera/Radar-love/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490294?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A dog is found, neutered, lost, found, and found again. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/062008/490294null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Keeping-the-doors-open-during-bad-weather/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/483563?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Here's how one doctor kept his practice running despite a power outage. 2008-01-10T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022008/483563null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Employee-signature-form/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481833?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Form asking employees to acknowledge that they understand the hospital manual and their at-will status 2008-01-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/012008/481833null DOC http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/A-literal-piece-of-the-pie/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482530?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Use this PDF of paper pies to track ideas that team members submit to improve efficiency, save money, or boost service. 2008-01-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022008/482530null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Sample-hospital-policy-wording/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481827?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Employee manual wording for introductory employment periods and discplinary procedures 2008-01-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/012008/481827null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/2007-article-index-print/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/480678?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A PDF of the 2007 article index to keep with your magazine archives. 2007-12-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/512007/480678null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/2007-article-index/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/479923?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Want an article from a 2007 issue of Veterinary Economics? Why flip through your magazines? Find stories by category and author right here. 2007-12-17T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/512007/479923null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Slideshow-Peaches/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/471290?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 The November cover-model hamster, Peaches, found a home in a Kansas City area elementary school. See Peaches' photo exploits here! 2007-11-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/452007/471290null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/Slideshow-The-Projectile-Project/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/471296?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Veterinary Economics was on the search for a singing veterinarian. 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http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Personal+Finances/Slideshow-A-dogs-day-at-the-photo-studio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/462235?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 View pictures of Dakota, a German shorthaired pointer who was our October cover dog, during her long-suffering modeling debut. 2007-10-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402007/462235/veterinary_dakota_th_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402007/462235null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Benchmarks-2007-A-study-of-Well-Managed-Practices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/463972?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Click on the link to learn more about this invaluable practice resource. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/412007/463972null REMOTE http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Personnel+Solutions/Employee-motivation-inventory/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/461933?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Learn what makes team members tick with this form. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402007/461933null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Conducting-a-community-survey/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/461903?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Use this tool from Benchmarks 2007 to gather information about other practices in your area. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402007/461903null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Click+%26+Copy/Inactive-client-letter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/461660?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A customizable communication tool for pet owners you haven't seen in a while. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402007/461660null DOC http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Legal+Ease/Accident-follow-up-questionnaire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/454305?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Focus your on-site accident investigations with these printable PDF form. 2007-09-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362007/454305/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362007/454305null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Checklist-for-a-buy-sell-agreement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/454320?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A printable PDF of the answers you need before buying into or selling a part of a veterinary practice. 2007-09-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362007/454320/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362007/454320null PDF http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Web+Exclusives/Promote-twice-yearly-exams/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/455451?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Find out more about National Pet Wellness Month here. 2007-09-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362007/455451null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Does-practice-ownership-pay/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/416589?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 How to create an Excel spreadsheet that helps you figure the value of owning a clinic. 2007-09-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/142007/416589null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Growth+Center/Pre-adoption-counseling-resources/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/454309?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A list of behavior books and prospective behavior questions for pet owners. 2007-09-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362007/454309null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/On-my-way-to-a-5K-The-finish-line-Guts-and-Glory/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/453075?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 "Would my training be enough to get me to the finish line? Would I collapse and die?" 2007-08-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/352007/453075null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/On-my-way-to-a-5K-Weeks-four-and-five/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/449730?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 It's all uphill now for Associate Editor Amanda Wolfe's march to her first 5K. 2007-08-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/332007/449730null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Managing+Smart/Sample-engagement-letter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/445718?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Customize this sample Word document to start engaging your own team of consultants today. 2007-07-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/312007/445718null DOC http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Practice+Management+Q%26A/Effective-communication-systems/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/442086?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A breakdown of communications step by step at a clinic. 2007-07-17T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/292007/442086null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Web+Exclusives/CEO-steps-down-at-Banfield/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/439246?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Dr. Scott Campbell will continue as Chairman. 2007-07-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/272007/439246/i4_main.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/272007/439246null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Employee-safety-training-checklist-Technicianassis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/438857?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Customize and print this handy checklist of what a new technician or assistant needs to learn and when. 2007-07-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/272007/438857null DOC http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Employee-safety-training-checklist-Reception-and-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/438840?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Customize and print this handy checklist of what a new receptionist needs to learn and when. 2007-07-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/272007/438840null DOC http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Click+%26+Copy/All-about-microchipping/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/440224?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 A client handout on the benefits of microchipping 2007-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/282007/440224null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/When-your-client-doesnt-care-about-obesity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/438495?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Tips for talking about a pet's weight with an apathetic client 2007-06-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438495null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Handout-on-walking-dogs-for-weight-loss/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/438507?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Print this PDF with tips to help clients exercise their overweight dogs 2007-06-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438507/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438507null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Client+Relations/Dog-food-and-activity-log-a-client-handout/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/438501?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Print this PDF that clients can use to keep track of dogs' food and exercise 2007-06-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438501/icon_pdf_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262007/438501null PDF http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Timeline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/414366?contextCategoryId=34357&ref=25 Check here for updates on the pet-food debacle ... 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