VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Sep 1, 2009

Cover Story

Case studies: Make sure new equipment earns its keep

By Portia Stewart

Veterinarians share their financial success stories with ultrasound machines, dental digital radiography units, and surgical and therapy lasers.

Checking in

Recession talk: We're not out of the woods yet

By Kristi Reimer, Editor

The economy is starting to recover, but challenges linger.

Practice Management Q&A

Q&A: The new realities of practice growth

What's a good way to gauge what our current growth numbers are telling us about our practice's financial health? What growth percentage should we aim for these days?

Q&A: Help pet owners navigate the Web

How can we teach clients to determine what Internet information is reliable?

Practice Tips

Make Twitter work for your practice

How to attract clients in 140 characters or less.

Give clients a handout to boost patient wellness

A handy patient wellness report works wonders to promote this practice's wellness program.

Get client compliance back on track

By Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA

The recession may have derailed your compliance numbers, but you can take steps to stay on top of your game.

Growth Center

Use equipment, testing to improve cardiology diagnostics at your practice.

Tips for improving cardiology diagnostics at your veterinary practice.

Practice Finances

Growing a veterinary practice in a bad economy

By Denise Tumblin, CPA

This overview of Benchmarks 2009: A Study of Well-Managed Practices shows how practices are re-examining their core services and strengths and focusing on being more efficient, effective, and productive.

Managing Smart

Sharpen up your team with employee upscaling

By Mark Opperman, CVPM

How to replace underachieving team members with overachievers.

Hospital Design

Time for a tune-up

By Steve Bennaka, Assistant Editor

The phrase "purrs like a kitten" has a whole new meaning in this former automotive repair shop. Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo, Calif., provides a different kind of service.

Hot Button

Manage for profit—even in a recession

By Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD

Tips to increase veterinary practices' bottom line during a recession—or any time.