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Brian Conrad, CVPM

Practice manager, speaker, author

Brian Conrad, CVPM, has been the practice manager for Meadow Hills Veterinary Center in Kennewick, Wash., since 1999. During his tenure at Meadow Hills, the clinic has been named Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year in 2001 and the 2004 Mid-Columbia Small Business of the Year. Conrad is a frequent lecturer for the CVC conventions and a contributor to Veterinary Economics and Firstline magazines. He was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Veterinary Hospital Management Association.

Don't miss Conrad's CVC Power Hour on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, during CVC Kansas City, where he'll let you in on what pet owners really think. Learn more about CVC by clicking here.

For a list of Conrad's articles and videos for Firstline, click here.

Articles
How can I find time for veterinary strategic planning?
April 16, 2013

An expert's perspective on the value of big picture strategy.

Team meeting a snoozefest? Fix it!
February 1, 2013

Whether it's too many tangents, irrelevant discussions, or too much nitpicking and criticism bringing you down—use this advice to wake up your veterinary team meetings.

Breaking up is easy to do
February 1, 2013

If you keep your veterinary practice vision in mind, brainstorming in small groups could be the answer to (most of) your prayers.

"Profitability" is not a dirty word in the veterinary clinic
June 7, 2012

Everybody benefits when the practice is in the black.

Wondering what your clients think of you? Ask them
October 13, 2011

Get useful feedback with ease by listening to some of the greatest experts on your clinic: Your customers.

Saying goodbye: Terminating a long-time veterinary employee
June 1, 2011

It's never easy to let go of someone who's been by your side from the beginning at your veterinary practice. But sometimes it's the only option left. Here's how to do it with grace.

5 steps to letting go of a veterinary team member
June 1, 2011

You might not want to let go of that receptionist or veterinary technician, but sometimes you're left with no choice.

Survey says: Ask team members for feedback
January 1, 2011

Give this survey to new team members to find out what they think of your practice.

Team building through balloon animals: A report from the Managers' Retreat
November 4, 2010

You can see Brian Conrad's Managers' Retreat program for yourself at CVC in Washington D.C.

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