Answers to the veterinary team's practice management questions - Firstline
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Turn up the dial on client education

January 1, 2008

Q When I discuss client education topics, I feel like clients are tuning me out. How can I make them listen?

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Prepare clients for potential charges

January 1, 2008

Q How can we prepare clients for unexpected costs that result from problems found during dental cleanings?

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Ask Amy: Poor hygiene: When work gets personal

December 1, 2007

I work at a large practice, and our team members get along well and even socialize outside of work. There's one hitch: One team member practices poor personal hygiene. Periodically, she emits a strong body odor for days at a time. Her team leader approached her when the problem first surfaced, and she improved temporarily. How can we approach her again without embarrassing her--and ourselves?

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Baby on board

December 1, 2007

I recently discovered I'm pregnant. How do I protect myself and my baby from work-related hazards?

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Got poop? Here's how to get more

December 1, 2007

How can our team members encourage clients to submit fecal samples?

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Monitor your drug traffic

September 1, 2007

Q What's the best way to keep track of expiration dates on drugs?

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Ask Amy: Hopelessly undevoted?

September 1, 2007

Our mixed animal practice is co-owned by one part-time and one full-time veterinarian. The part-time doctor handles the administrative duties, but she regularly arrives late and leaves early. The result: Our practice doesn't function smoothly and we're constantly operating in crisis mode. What can our team do?

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Dangle a CE carrot

September 1, 2007

Q How do I get team members interested in continuing education (CE)?

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Make the most of down time

July 1, 2007

Q How do I inspire others on my team to take advantage of lulls in the day to perform maintenance tasks?

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