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VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Aug 1, 2009

Checking in A peek at the making of the State of the Industry Report By Kristi Reimer, Editor Producing this yearly report is a colossal group effort. Personnel Solutions Hiring a practice manager is profitable Find out how many practices have practice managers and how much those practices earn. Veterinary practices offer these benefits to team members A list of veterinary team member benefits by percentage of practices How to offer veterinary team members the benefits they want By Sheila Grosdidier, RVT Ask team members what they want, compare local wages, and consider offering more time off Personal Finance Case study: I'm drowning in debt Our expert shows a young veterinarian how to spend smarter and chip away at her debt. Technology Keeping tabs on technology: How equipment can pay off You may be set in your ways, but here's the bottom line: It's time to join your computer-savvy colleagues. Practice Finances Practice owners cut back on raises during this recession Many team members aren't getting raises this year. Where the jobs are: Who's hiring, who's firing Hiring numbers are down from last year. What does this mean for your practice? Here's a look at how many practices are hiring and what positions they're looking for. A hiring hiatus: What you should expect Veterinary practices are hiring less this year, and owners may just have to wait out the recession. Examining struggling practices: How the recession has affected these real-life practices These days, some practice owners feel more like peasants than aristocrats. Here's a comparison of how two real-life veterinarians are dealing with the recession. Industry Issues Veterinarians and veterinary clients are hurting in this economy As we all wonder when the recession will end, you and your clients say you're feeling the hit. Veterinarians worry about pet abandonment and find ways to help Our survey found that many of you are worried about pet abandonment, but you're finding ways to reach out in your communities to help. Managing Smart Marketing mania: Attract the clients you want Without a marketing plan, your practice is missing opportunities to attract new clients and retain current ones. Here's a look at how practices across the country are building their brand. Personal Growth Veterinarians' pets may not receive top-level care We know the truth. You don't comply with your hospital's standards of care when it comes to your own pets. See the surprising data and explore why it might just be human nature. Client Relations Veterinarians offer alternative payment methods to cash-strapped clients Some of your clients are struggling financially. Here's what you should and shouldn't be doing to help them pay for pet healthcare. Hospital Design From blueprints to buildings: What the average veterinary facility looks like You know how much your facility cost to build, but what about other practices? Here's an inside look at clinics across the country. The Back Page Discover the demogaphics of today's veterinarian Gender, age, kids, years in practice, and more on today's veterinarian and Veterinary Economics reader.

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