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VETERINARY ECONOMICS, Feb 1, 2011

Cover Story Remember why you're a veterinarian By Marty Becker, DVM The graceful shape of a cat's face. The watchful eye of a dog. The smile of a grateful client. These are the faces of veterinary care. They keep us going and can help us succeed in practice, conquer our mountains, and be the best veterinarians we can be. 4 steps to fear-free practice visits By Marty Becker, DVM Conquer clients' fears at the veterinary practice with these communication tips. Don't forget you love what you do as a veterinarian—so show it By Marty Becker, DVM Here are four ways to strengthen your relationship with clients. Vets vs. the Net: What you can do that veterinary websites can't By Marty Becker, DVM No website expresses empathy for a sick and dying pet. No website puts a hand on a client's shoulder. Checking in The tip to end all tips By Kristi Reimer, Editor Following this guideline will make life in the veterinary practice harder—but easier. Practice Management Q&A Q&A: No deal on a professional discount By Donna Recupido, CVPM My practice regularly refers cases to a nearby specialty practice. Recently my own dog became sick, and the clinic offered me a disappointingly meager discount for its services. Am I expecting too much? Is there a standard for professional discounts? Practice Tips A fun way to share your profits with team members A fun way to share your profits with team members Tax tips: Can you deduct educational expenses for your employees? By Gary Glassman, CPA Here's the scoop on employee deductions for technician certification costs. Shut down your practice to shut down parasites Getting your team involved is an important step in educating clients about parasites. Closing your doors for a few hours might be the best way to initiate this training. Why every conversation matters when managing your team By Bob Levoy No interaction with your staff is insignificant. Give your full effort every day to keep team members happy and working hard. Create new clients while their pets get groomed Create new clients while their pets get groomed Growth Center Why gift cards are better than cash Looking for an easy way to lure in new clients? Here's a small token of appreciation that shows off your practice. Click & Copy A step-by-step guide to brushing pets' teeth Promote dental health by showing your clients how to keep their pets' teeth clean. Associate Know-how How can I afford a veterinary practice today? By Denise Tumblin, CPA Many veterinary associates these days wonder whether buying a practice is still a viable option in today's economy. After all, how can they take on additional debt when they're already saddled with their student loan burden? Read on for the answer. 5 ways to boost your chances for a veterinary practice loan By Denise Tumblin, CPA It's never too early to prepare for veterinary practice loan application. Follow these tips and avoid roadblocks on your road to ownership. I love owning a veterinary practice Practice ownership carries many responsibilies, but the rewards compensate for any hardship. I Survived My veterinary practice survived a land grab It started as a rumor. It turned into a battle for survival to save my practice against development. Hospital Design Midcentury modern reimagined By Sarah Moser Design pizzazz lures clients into Greek and Associates Veterinary Hospital in Yorba Linda, Calif. A passion for patients, including exotics, keeps them here. Equine Solutions 5 client relationship-building strategies Make your veterinary practice a standout by talking—and listening—more to your clients. 3 ways to spread the word about your equine practice By James Guenther, DVM, MBA, MHA, CVPM, AVA An economic downturn is not the time to cut back on marketing. Rather, it's an opportunity to grow your veterinary practice's brand and prepare for greater financial success once the market recovers. Hot Button In defense of spay-neuter clinics By Kyle Palmer, CVT Low-cost spays and neuters fill a crucial need. Veterinarians: Don't begrudge your colleagues who help.

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