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VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Sep 1, 2010

Checking in Change is good. Change is bad. Change is inevitable By Kristi Reimer, Editor I'm moping about the end of summer. At least until fall hits. Practice Management Q&A Q&A: How to treat the love bug By Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA I've recently discovered that two of my employees are dating. How do I address the situation? Q&A: A guide to negotiating your second contract By Mark Opperman, CVPM I'm a second-year veterinarian currently negotiating my second professional contract. How much should I expect in terms of salary, benefits, and time off? I'm currently on ProSal, and I'm happy with that structure. Practice Tips Take a progressive approach to team discipline By Bob Levoy Don't dole out harsh reprimands or, worse, ignore the problem. Keep team members in line—and make sure you're being fair. Give patients a place to play ... or recover At less than $100, it's a cost-effective way to house patients. Put on a heartworm-test magic show for clients Put on a heartworm-test magic show for clients Equipment: To lease or to buy? By Gary Glassman, CPA The sales rep may promise the world, but what's really better for your practice? Click & Copy How to grow yourself a veterinary practice buyer To groom a successor, involve him or her in management, offer regular CE, and answer questions. Growth Center 4 reasons to consider veterinary technician appointments No. 1 on the list: You can double your appointments with doubling your veterinarians' daily workload. Legal Ease Practice vehicle safety is riding on you By Phil Seibert, CVT Team members running work errands for your veterinary practice must be licensed and their cars must be in good shape. Otherwise, guess who's on the hook for liability? Q&A: Making sense of mandatory meetings Our monthly meetings are mandatory, and people's days off and time working are being docked. Is this legal? Managing Smart Healthcare reform By Mark Opperman, CVPM Learn how new healthcare laws mean big changes for your veterinary practice. Industry Issues Grand opening: The new trend of practice startups By Tom McFerson, CPA, ABV Many associates are choosing to start a new veterinary practice, not buy one. If that's you, find out what's fueling the trend and how to make sure your neighborhood debut is a big hit. Personnel Solutions Ready, aim, hire By Denise Tumblin, CPA , Helen Hoekstra Targeted hiring yields better candidates that fit your existing team. Associate Know-how Veterinary associates: Ask these questions before starting a practice By Tom McFerson, CPA, ABV Get real about your ideal clients, team members, and practice philosophy. Hospital Design Hospitality with a heart By Sarah Moser A see-through philosophy and facility give rise to happy, informed clients at this Mobile, Ala., practice. Hot Button Veterinary product sales are changing? Get on board By Karen Felsted, DVM, CPA, CVPM, MS Your clients want convenience and low price—the same things you look for as a consumer.

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