Your mission, should you choose to accept it

Lead with the big picture and use it as a reference point for practice success.

Who's in control?

A self-serving team member may be pulling the strings at your practice. Why are you letting it happen?

An emerging occupational threat?

United Kingdom — Veterinarians' suicide rate is proportionally four times that of the general population and twice that of other health professionals, studies show.

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11 ways to boost your equine practice's value

A major portion of the value of your practice is based on profitability. So to increase your practice's value, it's important to manage your profits, revenue, and expenses.

Associate vehicle ownership and care

Should we require our associate veterinarians to own their own vehicles? We're finding that they don't take care of the practice-owned trucks. What are the ramifications of making this change, and what are other practices doing?

Your winter run: Making the most of the slow season

Make the most of downtime with a well-earned vacation, wellness appointments, and practice housekeeping.

Your bad-attitude team

When team members go from rolling with the punches to rolling their eyes, don't ignore it.

Four strikes, you're out

How to implement the "four strikes" method of enforcing safety rules in your practice.

Match made in heaven

You're on the hunt for a new associate. Here's how to find the right doctor for you and your practice.