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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.
It’s time to think strategically about the challenges facing our veterinary practices. The Toolkit introduces a new way of examining existing problems in order to generate better solutions.
A continuous commitment to professional development is vital to success and good management. See what learning opportunities VHMA offers here.
Qualify the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully manage the ever-changing business management of today's veterinary practices through CVPM certification.
Relationships and communications with professional colleagues helps managers collectively develop the most valuable resources. Connect with your peers here.
We made the change and it has made a world of difference for my staff and time they have back to actually care for patients. I have a technician who was the change champion and she put together communication for the change. We set a date and communicated ...
As a VTS in Dentistry, I recommend the oral exam and rads first. This way the DVM can call the owner with findings while the tech is cleaning. It makes for a much more efficient procedure. ------------------------------ Mary Berg President Beyond ...
We compared 4 online scheduling platforms. We have Ezyvet so we wanted something that writes back into the patient communication records, not just integrates. Many say they are integrated which is true, but you should really find out what that means. ...
A dental tech I used to work with learned from a dental specialist to always clean first and then take dental images so that's how I've it done it since and have trained others to do so. If a tooth falls out, it's going to come out regardless. ------------------------------ ...
This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous I'm the bookkeeper at my clinic so not super involved but I saw the invoice come through and was immediately concerned as to why they were just giving away an expensive machine. I exchanged ...
Hi Grant, Yes, your clients will definitely struggle with this change. We did this years ago before it became too mainstream. For success, I would write a letter/email on why you are changing the process including all of your reasons. For example, ...
Hello All We'd love your feedback on this idea: We're seriously considering a plan to discontinue approving Rxs online at Chewy, Costco, 800 Pet Rx, etc and instead offering written scripts at the time a prescription is offered or when a refill request ...
We just had a veterinarian who is a Veterinary Dental Specialist come in last week and his recommendation was to clean the teeth first and then do the x-rays. I'm a CVT and we have always done it that way. Yes, a tooth may fall out while cleaning, but ...
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The VHMA Insiders' Insights Report for June 2025 highlights key performance metrics for veterinary practices. Overall revenue decreased by 0.8% year-over-year (YoY), with VHMA practices slightly better ...
As we merge into the summer season, I often notice an uptick in my workload—which, in many ways, is a good thing. But sometimes I have to wonder: is the road getting busier, or am I just jumping into every ...
In today's hyper-connected world, the boundaries between our personal and professional lives can often blur, leading to intriguing yet complex conversations in the workplace. One of the most contentious ...
Alachua, FL - The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is thrilled to announce that 45 veterinary management professionals have earned the Certified Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM) certification. ...
ALACHUA, FL– When emergency cases began overwhelming Rehoboth Beach Animal Hospital, Lynsey Mohr, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), responded with a bold solution: the creation of a five-day-a-week ...
Alachua, FL - The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that twenty-five veterinary management professionals recently earned the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager ...
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.
VHMA supports practice owners with resources to equip management professionals to perform at their best.
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