Communicate effectively with your team, the veterinarian, and with your clients - dvm360
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Communication strategies for managers
Source: FIRSTLINE

Our client is obsessed with tests

May 1, 2008

Q. How should we handle a client who seems obsessed with repeating diagnostic tests?

Source: FIRSTLINE

When pet owners lie

May 1, 2008

Why do clients pretend they gave medication, swear their pup stays on a leash, or claim their cat never goes outside?

Source: FIRSTLINE

How to catch lost charges

May 1, 2008

Q. How can we make sure we capture all the services performed during appointments?

Source: VETERINARY ECONOMICS

Create a more unified, more productive team by defining your mission

April 30, 2008

Everyone on a veterinary team wants to know where you're headed and how your team is doing. Answer those questions by giving your team a clear vision and identifying your first goals along the path.

Source: FIRSTLINE

Why clients leave

December 1, 2007

Six pet owners tell their stories about why they left veterinary practices. Learn from their experiences--then use these tips and tools to avoid critical client care mistakes.

Source: FIRSTLINE

Sample script: The power to let go: Asking a doctor to delegate

December 1, 2007

You're the head technician at a flourishing practice. The hands-on owner is struggling to keep up with his rapidly expanding client base, and he often fails to delegate tasks to his team. Firstline Editorial Advisory Board member Sheila Grosdidier, BS, RVT, a partner with VMC Inc. in Evergreen, Colo., offers this script for addressing the owner, Dr. Committed

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Sample script: Associate woes

September 1, 2007

You're the practice manager at a mid-sized clinic. When the stress index is high, one of the associates snaps at team members. Several team members have complained, and a few have threatened to quit. You're ready to discuss the problem with Dr. Sweet, the associate. Firstline Editorial Advisory Board member Pam Weakley offers this sample script:

Source: FIRSTLINE

Coach your boss

September 1, 2007

Before you punt the ball on your relationship with your boss, consider whether you can gain ground with a little coaching. Then tackle any sore spots with these six strategies.

Source: FIRSTLINE

How does your team handle conflict?

August 1, 2007

Working at a practice is like growing up in a big family: no matter how huge the habitat, you're never alone. With such little personal space, conflicts can heat up fast. But a little effort can take the work out of working together well.

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