How veterinarians are saving for retirement August 1, 2008

You don't have to work your whole life. Start saving now for retirement. Even if you haven't started yet, you can still set your eyes on the prize.

Tackling turnover August 1, 2008 By: Rachael Whitcomb

Lakewood, Colo. — Associate veterinarians are jumping jobs faster than the average American worker, according to a new study, and salaries that don't keep pace with inflation could be partly to blame.

Nailing down a noncompete July 1, 2008

What time frame is valid for a noncompete clause in an associate's contract? What distance from my practice do I use as a boundary?

Get a clue: Associate compensation July 1, 2008 By: Denise Tumblin, CPA

Owners and associates want to know the truth, but often each side is mired in mystery.

See associate veterinarian compensation ranges by practice type July 1, 2008 By: Denise Tumblin, CPA

Clueless about compensation ranges? Check out this chart.

Calculate associate pay with this formula July 1, 2008 By: Denise Tumblin, CPA

Compensation: Case closed. Solve the mystery with this sample calculation.

Are you an underearner? July 1, 2008

Wouldn't it be nice to put more away for retirement? Don't you wish you had more to show for your prime working years?

Figuring out fair ProSal compensation July 1, 2008

Q. I've been at my first job for just over a year. I earn a base salary plus production and benefits. What percentage of my revenue is fair compensation?

Starting an associate on ProSal January 1, 2008 By: Mark Opperman, CVPM

Q. My associate earns 22.5 percent of her total production. Of that, about 17 percent is wages and the remainder is fringe benefits. She also receives a bonus. How can I switch her to ProSal without giving away the farm?