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VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Jul 1, 2008

Cover Story Get a clue: Associate compensation By Denise Tumblin, CPA Owners and associates want to know the truth, but often each side is mired in mystery. Checking in Dealing with disruption By Kristi Reimer, Editor When the dust clears around this place, maybe I'll find my trash can—and a new sense of perspective. Vetcetera Veterinarian trains puppies with the help of teens By Brendan Howard, Editor This veterinarian gathers teens to train puppies at the shelter. Practice Management Q&A Dental disinterest of new associates Q. It seems like recent veterinary school graduates aren't interested in dentistry. Why this lack of interest among my associates, and how do I overcome it? Figuring out fair ProSal compensation By Mark Opperman, CVPM Q. I've been at my first job for just over a year. I earn a base salary plus production and benefits. What percentage of my revenue is fair compensation? Practice Tips Turn those frowns upside-down By Bob Levoy Believe it or not, complaints can bond pet owners to your practice—if you handle them effectively. Valuable veterinary resources on the Web By Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA Surf the Web for valuable resources to help you do your job better. Legal Ease Nailing down a noncompete What time frame is valid for a noncompete clause in an associate's contract? What distance from my practice do I use as a boundary? Leftovers and lab samples By Phil Seibert, CVT A veterinary break room is no place for urine samples and chemicals. Growth Center How to ease cat pain. Bonus: It pays. By Brendan Howard, Editor Help cat owners provide a pain-free existence for their feline friends. Click & Copy 6 profit-earning purchases for new and established clinics By Kerry Hillard Johnson As you build, consider making these six profit-earning purchases. Talking Points Associates: Use these 7 mantras to fit in at any hospital By Craig Woloshyn, DVM I will be efficient. I will get along with my staff. I will read and study these mantras. Life Balance Q&A: So ... you want to be a relief doctor? By Brenda Santana, DVM Answers to questions about what it takes to become a locum tenens veterinarian. Building the Bond An old dog's last stand By Ruth Barthel, DVM Love for a feeble, weathered Labrador came quickly for this veterinarian. Hospital Design Outside the box By Sarah Moser By going equine-centric, Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky., moves into the 21st century—and creates a first-rate facility. Hot Button General practitioners vs. emergency doctors By Jim Clark, DVM Appreciate what makes general and emergency veterinarians different. Equine Solutions Implement your equine practice mission statement By Tracey O'Driscoll-Packer You've written your masterpiece—your equine practice's mission statement. So now what do you do with it?

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