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Management Basics for Veterinarians
by Lowell Ackerman DVM DACVD MBA MPA
Paperback: 277 pages
Publisher: ASJA Press (July 2003)
Book Info
At one time, it was almost anathema for veterinarians to accept profit and the art of practicing medicine as being part of the same mission. However, the two are inextricably linked. It is only possible to practice exceptional state-of-the-art veterinary medicine if there are sufficient revenues to fund continuing education, the purchase of needed equipment, and the adequate remuneration of hard-working staff. This book takes the mystery out of running a veterinary practice that is well organized, well managed, and that provides exceptional value to its clientele. Running a successful veterinary practice involves so much more than just the practice of medicine. To keep clients happy, staff motivated, and the quality of medicine practiced at an exceptional level, you need to have the right tools at your disposal. This book includes information on the management skills that are imperative in practice today!
About the Author:
Dr. Lowell Ackerman is a board-certified veterinary specialist with both an MBA and MPA. The author of over 70 books to date, Dr. Ackerman splits his time between management consulting, clinical practice, writing and lecturing.
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Business Basics for Veterinarians
by Lowell Ackerman DVM DACVD MBA MPA
Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: ASJA Press (November 2002)
Book Info
While many veterinarians choose to believe that expertise in medicine necessarily precludes having business sense, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, business and medicine are both evidence-based disciplines with much in common. When a patient is sick, we used standard algorithms to determine the most likely causes, and run appropriate diagnostic tests. We do the same thing with a business that is in failing health. We might run an inventory audit instead of a radiograph, or look at financial statements rather than laboratory results, but the problem-solving approach is the same. Once a medical problem is unearthed, we prescribe appropriate treatment. The same holds for businesses. A practice may not need an antibiotic injection, but an infusion of capital might be just what the doctor orders for an outdated facility. Finally, once the problem is corrected, we periodically monitor the patient with wellness exams, assuring continued health. Businesses are no different. We continue to take their vital signs, benchmark them against established "normals" and make sure that they continue on a healthful trend. What could possibly be a more natural extension of expertise than applying the same care to practice management as patient management?
About the Author:
Dr. Lowell Ackerman is a board-certified veterinary specialist with both an MBA and MPA. The author of over 70 books to date, Dr. Ackerman splits his time between management consulting, clinical practice, writing and lecturing.
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Veterinary Practice
Management
by John Bower (Editor), John Gripper, Peter
Gripper & Dixon Gunn
Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: Blackwell Science Inc; 3rd edition (May 2001)
Book Info
Text providing a source of information for veterinary surgeons,
practitioners, practice managers, and other professionals. Includes:
starting up a practice, staff problems, interview techniques,
budgeting, taxes, contracts, partnerships, and marketing.
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The Art of Veterinary Practice Management
by Mark Opperman
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Veterinary Healthcare Communications; 0 edition (January 1, 1999)
Book Info
Wish you had the secret to building and motivating an exceptional practice
team, better managing accounts receivable, maintaining the ideal inventory,
and initiating an effective marketing plan? Whether you're a veterinarian, a
practice manager, a motivated team member, or a veterinary student, this
book by consultant Mark Opperman, CVPM, offers the key to all this and
more-plus worksheets that will help you exercise your new expertise right
away.
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Veterinary Practice
Management: A Practical Guide
by Maggie Shilcock, Georgina
Stutchfield & N. A. Bourke
Paperback: 263 pages
Publisher: W B Saunders; (January 2003)
Book Info
Veterinary Practice Management Association, Norfolk, UK. Text is a
practical guide covering all aspects of veterinary practice management. For
practitioners and those preparing for the UK Certificate in Veterinary Practice
Management, Veterinary Practice Administration Certificate, and the RCVS/BVNA
pre-Veterinary Nursing course.
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Veterinary Practice
Management Secrets
by Thomas E. Catanzaro (Editor) &
Philip Seibert (Editor)
Paperback: 174 pages
Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 1st edition (June 15, 2000)
Book Info
Veterinary Practice Consultants, Golden, CO. Practical review and
reference containing concise answers with pearls, tips, memory aids,
and secrets. Bulleted lists and tables are also included. For
students. Softcover.
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Veterinary Practice Management: Building Profit and Value
by Jerry L. Simmons
Hardcover: 237 pages
Publisher: Mosby; 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
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Text on basic business management for veterinary practices.
Discusses the economics of a successful practice, adding value to
service, and many similar, pragmatic issues. Includes illustrative
case studies.
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Veterinary Management in
Transition: Preparing for the Twenty-First Century
by Thomas E. Catanzaro
Hardcover: 234 pages
Publisher: Iowa State University Press; 1st edition (January 15,
2000)
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Diplomate, American College of Healthcare Executives. Discusses
changes emerging in veterinary medical practice and the alterations
they demand in management style and practice organization. Besides
techniques and concepts for developing new programs and procedures,
the author provides real-life applications for immediate use. For
veterinary practitioners.
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Practice Made Perfect: A
Guide to Veterinary Practice Management
by Marsha L. Heinke & John B.
McCarthyPaperback: 459 pages
Publisher: Amer Animal Hospital Assn; (July 2001)
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Reference for veterinary managers and practice principals -
discusses human resource issues such as training and recruitment, employment
law, compensation and benefits, managing medical records and accounts.
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Building the Successful
Veterinary Practice: Volume 2, Programs and Procedures
by Thomas E. Catanzaro
Paperback: 361 pages
Publisher: Iowa State University Press; (January 15, 1998)
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Second volume of a three-volume set. Covers practical areas of
veterinary business management: nurturing a practice team; building medical
records and a program-based budgeting process. Includes sample forms and
management charts. Softcover.
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Building the Successful
Veterinary Practice: Vol 3, Innovation and Creativity
by Thomas E. Catanzaro
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Iowa State University Press; (April 1998)
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Final volume in three-volume set presenting concepts, tools, and
exercises that can be used to change procedures, the practice environment,
knowledge levels, and attitudes in practice. Topics include: redesigning
jobs, marketing, team creativity, overcoming the fear of failure,
stimulating productivity, creating the client board. Illustrated in a
variety of formats.
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Veterinary Healthcare
Services: Options in Delivery
by Thomas E. Catanzaro (Editor), Tom
Haig, Peter Weinstein, Judi Leake, Heather Howell
Paperback: 166 pages
Publisher: Iowa State University Press; 1st edition (January 15, 2000)
Book Info
Written by a Diplomate of the American College of Healthcare Executives,
this basic text discusses practical ideas and latest trends on
team-building within the veterinary practice, leadership issues, marketing
services, procedures and general running of the practices. Presents
creative ways to build a practice that provides convenience and service to
the client as well as professional growth to its staff.
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Pearls of Practice: 301
Ways to Improve Your Practice
by Veterinary Economics and
Veterinary Medicine (Editor)Paperback
Publisher: Veterinary Healthcare Communications; (March 2003)
Book Info
This book features a selection of articles from Veterinary Economics and
Veterinary Medicine journals, contributed by veterinarians and professional
consultants. Tips featured include marketing ideas, client education,
patient care and personnel management.
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Mastering the Marketplace:
Taking Your Practice to the Top
by Ross Clark Hardcover: 398 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (January 15, 1994)
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Veterinary Economics magazine Practice Management Editor Dr. Ross
Clark offers top-quality management advice on such topics as hiring and
training your staff, stimulating positive cash flow, forging partnership
agreements, and advertising your practice. A comprehensive workbook of
management forms, ready to copy and implement immediately, is included at no
extra cost.
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101 Secrets of a
High-Performance Veterinary Practice
by Bob Levoy
Paperback: 170 pages
Publisher: Veterinary Healthcare Communications; 1 edition (December 31,
1996)
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Want to learn hard-earned lessons about hiring, managing, and
motivating employees? Need savvy fee strategies for a highly competitive,
cost-conscious market? Looking for ways to attract, educate, and keep new
clients? Get the industry's best practice management tips from Veterinary
Economics columnist Bob Levoy and help your practice reach a new level of
success.
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Law and Ethics of the
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