5 tips for new veterinary clinic construction financingJune 26, 2018Whether you have outgrown your existing building, are expanding into new service areas, or are just ready to own your own space, you've made the decision to build a veterinary clinic from the ground up. The first step to turning your new dream clinic into a reality is to determine the type and amount of financing you require. This will lay the groundwork for everything you do moving forward, from site selection to equipment purchases. For veterinarians, it's important to speak with a lending expert who understands the unique needs of your practice. In addition to conventional loans, there are several Small Business Administration (SBA) loans available to veterinary practices, each offering different benefits. A lender that specializes in veterinary financing will help you select the right loan and oversee all the financing details, so you can focus on the construction of your new clinic. When reaching out to a lender, there are several steps you can take to ensure the loan process goes smoothly so you can get the construction of your new veterinary clinic underway as quickly as possible: Establish a budget. Going to your lender with a comprehensive budget will save time and help curb potential …
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Future of wellness plansJune 21, 2018Wellness plans are not new; however, the uptick in popularity is fairy recent. Veterinary practices are now incorporating them into their business strategy instead of just casually offering them to their clients.
Four lessons from human dentistsJune 20, 2018Did you know only 38 percent of clients accept dental treatments for their pets? Poor case presentation skills may result in poor acceptance. Because dental and veterinary professions often mirror each other, I watch trends in dental practices and then adapt them for veterinary teams.
How the "crossover" speeds learning and increases incomeJune 15, 2018I recently heard about a fascinating concept called “the crossover.” I had never heard anything about it. There is no information online. I had never read a word in an article about it. Yet understanding this concept can dramatically accelerate your career—by several years.
Giving the gift of team feedbackJune 14, 2018For veterinary team members, giving and receiving feedback can be a tough row to hoe. I recently asked a room full of veterinarians, managers, as well as technicians, “By a show of hands, who is good at giving and receiving feedback?” One hand went up right away and one other hand lifted, slowly and reluctantly.
Fiduciary duties of practice ownersJune 13, 2018As a veterinary practice owner, do you owe fiduciary duties to the other co-owners of your practice? If so, do you understand the nature of these obligations?
Uniting clinical and business aspectsJune 7, 2018Even though most practice management software programs feature high-level configuration, clinics should demand even more from their practice management software, according to industry experts.
A deeper look into endoscopyJune 4, 2018One of the first things veterinarians learn in school about endoscopes is how gastrointestinal endoscopy (GI) can be used to aid in the diagnostic evaluation of clinical signs referable to the esophagus, stomach, as well as proximal small intestine.
10 steps to a new in-practice procedureMay 15, 2018Incorporating a new procedure into your practice is a big deal. It’s not as simple as merely learning how to do something new. Follow these 10 steps to successfully implement a new surgical procedure in your practice.
Delivering innovative performance reviewsMay 14, 2018You have seen (maybe even used) the daunting, awkward eight-page employee reviews. The reviews that nobody wants to fill out, let alone talk about. Your team may be better served by shorter reviews, focusing on what is going well, what isn’t, and career goal setting.
