A healthy workplace culture isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in veterinary medicine – it is the foundation that allows practices to thrive. Coming off the energy and connections from Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors’ annual team retreat, it’s clearer than ever that culture is the backbone of staff retention, team satisfaction, and the client experience. For veterinary […]
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The end of the year sneaks up fast in a veterinary practice. One minute we’re juggling dentals, emergencies, and three same-day euthanasia requests, and the next minute it’s December and everyone is asking: “Are we doing bonuses this year?” If you’re a practice owner or manager, you already know bonuses aren’t as simple as issuing […]
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In an age where nearly every service or product is available for research, comparison, and review online, veterinary practices are facing a growing demand for transparency, especially when it comes to pricing. Pet parents today aren’t just looking for excellent care; they also want to feel informed and empowered. One of the most common requests […]
In a busy veterinary practice, it’s easy for staff to go above and beyond, staying late to help a patient in need or finishing up a day’s worth of tasks. While that kind of dedication is admirable and often necessary, it can also drain your practice’s bottom line. Uncontrolled staff overtime can significantly inflate payroll […]
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We always get the question “What should I set my base compensation at?” As an owner DVM, there can be more than one way to pay yourself – payroll, production, and through profit distributions. Although our answer may change with your goals, let’s look into two different scenarios: Scenario 1: One client is the solo […]