Why do vets increasingly shun practice ownership?July 8, 2024There are so many powers in play (educational, generational, familial, and geographical factors, etc.), but columnist, Dr. Patty Khuly lists top four she considers as the most daunting stumbling blocks to practice ownership.
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Leveraging health certificates in order to help drive practice revenueJuly 7, 2024When practice owners think of attracting new patients, they often look to paid marketing advertisements; however, an often-overlooked strategy is practice differentiation through expanded service offerings.
Tips to build your dental suite operatoryJune 10, 2024Similar to other large purchases, you need to start out with an idea of what features are necessary, which extras to consider, and the budget to work with when building your dental suite.
Optimizing the practice with cloud technologyJune 8, 2024Veterinary practices are encouraged to consider their current network infrastructure and explore opportunities for enhancements that could further improve practice management and client service.
Are worker cooperatives the future of the vet industry?June 5, 2024Essentially democratizing the workplace, this business model gives power and governance to the workers by making them owners.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy owning a veterinary practice is still a smart moveMay 30, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAThen there is the possibility of hanging your own shingle to consider. It is no stretch to claim there is still room in our profession for upstart strip mall practices and tiny, one-exam-room, hole-in-the-walls. There are plenty of nontraditional practice alternatives to consider, too.
A personal take on the perks and pitfalls of production payMay 24, 2024Changes must happen for a production-only pay structure to prove equitable for all stakeholders, starting with employers offering the capacity for employees to earn a competitive living.
Providing answers using ultrasoundMay 22, 2024A trend toward efficiency that can be found in the development of ultrasound has been with the introduction of handheld and highly portable ultrasound units.
Comparing margins and markups to ensure a healthy pharmacy in your practiceMay 15, 2024Many practice managers and owners may not have a full understanding of the basics and importance of margin and markup pricing. Learning more about those can help the clinic recover from costs of expensive medication and provide better patient care.
How independent veterinary practices are winning with clientsApril 26, 2024Often, clients turn to independent veterinary clinics for a more personalized and attentive approach to pet care, without the constraints of corporate protocols.