How do we get paid? August 12, 2008 By: Charles E. Gardner, DVM, MBA, Dipl. ABVP

To truly know how cows are managed, we need to "hang out" with them, or with their caretakers, for several hours. We need to see how feed is mixed and delivered, how milking is performed and determine how often feed is pushed up.

How the recession is affecting veterinary practice owners August 1, 2008

Practitioners in Michigan say their troubles are just the beginning of what the profession will see.

The future of diagnostic testing August 1, 2008

Veterinary diagnostic testing is a growth industry, experts say. Find out how you can better put it to work at your practice.

4 strategies to improve compliance August 1, 2008 By: Denise Tumblin, CPA

Here are some tips from Denise Tumblin, CPA, president of Wutchiett Tumblin and Associates in Columbus, Ohio, and a Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member:

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.

Lessons from an unsellable practice July 1, 2008 By: Gerald Snyder, VMD

A hard-working solo veterinarian reaches 67 years of age and wants to sell his practice and retire after 25 years of building it up. It's a no-brainer — or is it?

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?

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?"

Setting fees — it's a state of mind and economics June 1, 2008 By: Gerald Snyder, VMD

So why do we have such poor self-esteem? Is it getting worse?