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Effective pricing decisions are crucial to the business success and long-term sustainability of a veterinary practice. To support data-driven decisions by veterinary practice owners and managers, the VHMA has developed a series of best practice tools supported by industry, as well as pet owner research.
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We also use Gusto for payroll and use it now for scheduling as well. I am not a huge fan of the scheduling side of things--I don't feel that it works well for our hospitals (can go into that more if you want). But to your point, when an employee requests ...
Our "tip" jar at the front desk is actually a memorial fund started by a client eleven years ago. In that time, it has collected $30,000. So far, $24,000 of that has gone to responsible pet owners who are financially strapped. That takes care of the cash. ...
We also do not have a written policy. We just add it to the container for donation to our local shelter. Mostly it is a dollar or two for nail trims so it would take forever to add up to much and I just don't think our staff could agree on how to spend ...
Sound Academy does hands-on training if you are willing to send your tech to Texas for a day or two. These are upcoming ones, but I know they have them throughout the year. Sound Academy ------------------------------ Katie Chamberlin Practice Manager ...
Hi all! Does anyone have a list of different certs/ CE that VA's can complete to continue learning and growing? Of course, there is Fear Free and I want to get everyone CPR certified, but was wondering what else was out there and if someone had ...
Hi, Chelsie! We have an associate DVM ad up on Hound and have for a few years. We had an assigned recruiter from our corporate owners who knew the founder of Hound and was able to make a featured video for us on their platform about three years ago. Unfortunately, ...
We have used a VTS in dentistry that works at a nearby university. She came to our clinic and did a full refresher on using the software efficiently and did a hands on positioning CE. If you have an RVT school around you, there might be someone who ...
We don't have a written policy about this (probably should) but any time a tip has been given, my team brings it to me and I use it toward coffee, lunch, etc. I love when our clients love us enough to bring us treats or give a tip! ------------------------------ ...
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The VHMA's Survey of Compensation and Benefits examines the level of compensation and benefits provided to Non-DVM Staff, Associate DVMs and Veterinary Managers in North America.
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