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VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Jul 1, 2010

Cover Story Extras: 25 books for your summer veterinary reading list Share your top veterinary reading recommendations and see a detailed list of our experts' picks. 25 books for your summer reading By Tom McFerson, CPA, ABV These picks from veterinary experts will feed your brain and renew your spirit -- whether you're on the beach or sneaking a few minutes between appointments. Checking in Books of a feather ... By Kristi Reimer, Editor Books don't just provide information and ideas; they also lend aesthetic appeal to any room they're in. Practice Management Q&A Q&A: Ramp up rewards to motivate your veterinary team By Marty Becker, DVM Other than bonuses or financial incentives, how can I reward team members for a job well done? Practice Tips Help your clients decide on a pet insurance policy Get the real scoop on pet insurance providers before you recommend one. Use this easy method for keeping casts clean and dry Use this easy method for keeping casts clean and dry How to compete with pet stores for flea-and-tick product sales Your clients trust your expertise, so show them why they should buy flea-and-tick products from your practice. Implement service codes to crack down on missed charges By Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA Missed charges can result in thousands in lost revenue for your practice. But here's the good news: The solution is as simple as developing a few service codes. Ease the pressure in the exam room when communicating with clients By Bob Levoy Be persuasive, but don't push too hard. Otherwise, you run the risk of driving your clients away. Practice Mangement Q & A Equine Q&A: My net profit is sinking My revenue and profit as a solo ambulatory practitioner are falling off in this recession. I know I need to raise fees, but is there anything else I can do to give my net profit a boost? Click & Copy 4 tips to picking a financial planner Veterinarians need to know a potential advisor's methods for investing and payment. Growth Center Provide cutting-edge pain relief with therapeutic lasers With this pain management modality, promoting healing and your bottom line is a zap. Managing Smart How to avoid the top 6 hiring mistakes By Mark Opperman, CVPM Keep your veterinary practice running smoothly by avoiding these costly hiring blunders. Hospital Design Building a community By Sarah Moser After 20 years of working for others, this doctor finds freedom in building her own practice—and enjoys the rewards of caring for people where she lives. Hot Button Young veterinarians don't know how to talk to clients By Dean Severidt, DVM The younger generation of veterinarians lacks one critical business skill.

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