Articles by Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Dr. Riegger, Dipl. ABVP, is chief medical officer at Northwest Animal Clinic Hospital and Specialty Practice. Contact him (505) 898-0407, via e-mail at Riegger@aol.com or www.northwestanimalclinic.com/. Find him on AVMA's NOAH as the practice management moderator. Order his books "Management for Results" and "More Management for Results" by calling (505) 898-1491.

Articles

Risks, rewards of commission compensation
October 1, 2009
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Some practices will benefit from production-based compensation packages, while others could be injured by them.

The new economic reality
June 1, 2009
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Get a grip on expenses.

11 inexpensive ways to brighten a practice amid recession
February 1, 2009
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Look at all the layoffs, even within the biggest and strongest companies.

12 keys to a great business plan
January 1, 2009
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Implement a plan now to help you three years from now — even in a recession.

Host more effective staff meetings
October 1, 2008
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Follow-through after meetings is a frustrating issue in many practices.

Calculating the annual cost of labor
July 1, 2008
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

A wake-up call might be in order when we study the profit-and-loss ledger for the year. What might look like a 25 percent labor cost is really 33 percent. A huge difference.

Calculating the real cost of labor in setting fees
June 1, 2008
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

"Oh, Doctor, how can we charge $18 for this service?"

Fee strategies to turn over the upsidedown
April 1, 2008
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Is your practice upside down?

Set fees objectively, with simple algebra
February 1, 2008
By: Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

Quicksand fees will sink a practice.