Veterinary Management Network - Where Veterinarians & Practice Managers Connect

Where Veterinarians & Practice Managers Connect

A professional and social networking site and resource for Veterinarians, Hospital Administrators, Practice Managers, and Office Managers.

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Brenda Tassava Social media and client confidentiality on my mind: http://www.vetmanageradvisor.com

yesterday

Cynthia Way Great blog on Peer-peer coaching. "How to Cultivate a Peer Coaching Network - The Conversation" http://bit.ly/bRSKN7

on Friday

Monika Schultz left a comment for Ellen Salsman

on Thursday

Brenda Tassava Had a wonderful experience at the VHMA retreat! Proctoring the CVPM exam this morning then headed back to the cold Midwest:)

February 1

Donna R. Bauman, CVPM Regardless of your thoughts on any topic you must speak in one voice to earn the trust of your clients. http://ning.it/dbuhzI

January 31

Cristen Carlson, MSIMC WVU, 2010 replied to Sallie Mayer's discussion 'Working With NFP Groups'

A couple of quick thoughts as I race out the door- 1) Perceived value is on the outs. People are now looking at REAL value according to recent research. 2) I just finished paper on Independent Veterinarians v. Online Pet Pharmacies. Guess who's pa…

January 26

Cristen Carlson, MSIMC WVU, 2010 and Monika Schultz are now friends

January 26

Brenda Tassava Local Managers' Group today, then leaving for VHMA Retreat tomorrow!

January 26

Brenda Tassava replied to Amy Birk's discussion 'Cell Phone/Personal Phone Call Policy'

Also, discuss with your owner how you will handle staff who don't follow the policy, once it's in place. you need to be prepared for this, so you are both on the same page and you have a plan of action for when you need it:)

January 21

Brenda Tassava replied to Amy Birk's discussion 'Cell Phone/Personal Phone Call Policy'

Amy, you're a VHMA member aren't you? They have a huge library of sample policies and protocols that you can use. They all have places for you to add your own clinic info. I know there's a cell phone, internet policy example policy. I would recommen…

January 21

Ellen Salsman and Cynthia Way are now friends

January 21

Amy Birk added a discussion

Cell Phone/Personal Phone Call Policy

I am having a problem with my staff using cell phones during their shifts. I see them texting at the front desk!! There is currently no policy in place. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

January 21

Monika Schultz replied to Brenda Tassava's discussion 'Democracy in the Workplace?'

I love this!

January 20

Linda Best is now a member of Veterinary Management Network

Welcome Them!

January 20

Brenda Tassava added a discussion

Democracy in the Workplace?

Jason Canapp offered a link to this great blog post about democracy in the workplace. I thought it a great one to share in our forum:Termination Notice: You've Been Replaced by Google!

January 19

Sallie Mayer replied to Sallie Mayer's discussion 'Working With NFP Groups'

Mainly focused on pricing; the general thought in the rescue world is that veterinary practices charge too much. Shelters encourage vaccine clinics and low cost spay/neuter, often comparing apples to oranges. Percieved value of service is skewed.

January 19

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Working With NFP Groups 3 Replies

Anyone out there experience friction with local shelters, low cost spay.neuter, or rescue groups? If so, have you found ways to improve communication and understanding?

Started by Sallie Mayer. Last reply by Cristen Carlson, MSIMC WVU, 2010 Jan 26.

Cell Phone/Personal Phone Call Policy 2 Replies

I am having a problem with my staff using cell phones during their shifts. I see them texting at the front desk!! There is currently no policy in place. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Started by Amy Birk. Last reply by Brenda Tassava Jan 21.

Democracy in the Workplace? 1 Reply

Jason Canapp offered a link to this great blog post about democracy in the workplace. I thought it a great one to share in our forum:Termination Notice: You've Been Replaced by Google!

Started by Brenda Tassava. Last reply by Monika Schultz Jan 20.

Employee Guidelines/Policy Book 6 Replies

I have the task of updating our policy for employee uniforms and uniform care. The owners want me to start sending home any employee that arrives at work wearing a wrinkled uniform ( we wear scrubs).…

Started by Maggie P. Johnson. Last reply by Cristen Carlson, MSIMC WVU, 2010 Jan 18.