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VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Sep 1, 2009

Cover Story Case studies: Make sure new equipment earns its keep By Portia Stewart Veterinarians share their financial success stories with ultrasound machines, dental digital radiography units, and surgical and therapy lasers. Checking in Recession talk: We're not out of the woods yet By Kristi Reimer, Editor The economy is starting to recover, but challenges linger. Practice Management Q&A Q&A: The new realities of practice growth What's a good way to gauge what our current growth numbers are telling us about our practice's financial health? What growth percentage should we aim for these days? Q&A: Help pet owners navigate the Web How can we teach clients to determine what Internet information is reliable? Practice Tips Make Twitter work for your practice How to attract clients in 140 characters or less. Give clients a handout to boost patient wellness A handy patient wellness report works wonders to promote this practice's wellness program. Get client compliance back on track By Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA The recession may have derailed your compliance numbers, but you can take steps to stay on top of your game. Growth Center Use equipment, testing to improve cardiology diagnostics at your practice Tips for improving cardiology diagnostics at your veterinary practice. Practice Finances Growing a veterinary practice in a bad economy By Denise Tumblin, CPA This overview of Benchmarks 2009: A Study of Well-Managed Practices shows how practices are re-examining their core services and strengths and focusing on being more efficient, effective, and productive. Managing Smart Sharpen up your team with employee upscaling By Mark Opperman, CVPM How to replace underachieving team members with overachievers. Hospital Design Time for a tune-up By Steve Bennaka, Content Specialist The phrase "purrs like a kitten" has a whole new meaning in this former automotive repair shop. Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo, Calif., provides a different kind of service. Hot Button Manage for profit—even in a recession By Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD Tips to increase veterinary practices' bottom line during a recession—or any time.

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