Articles

Management ‘Tip of the week” – Be proactive

Ensure that all your team take a proactive approach rather than just waiting for clients to ask questions. It is important...

Maggie Shilcock

Management “Tip of the week” – Communication

Good communication does not always come naturally, so staff need to be trained how to promote practice services. It is...

Maggie Shilcock

Interviewing Potential New Recruits

Finding the right person for the right job is essential to the smooth running and success of the practice…...

VPT Editor

Management “Tip of the week” – De-stress

Staff need to be able to get rid of the stress and frustration caused by an encounter with a difficult...

Maggie Shilcock

Ensuring staff understand the practice values

Everyone working in a veterinary practice must share the same values, if there is to be a successful working partnership…...

Management “Tip of the week’ – Create a positive and cheerful workplace.

If an owner or practice manager has a negative attitude, or is miserable or moody how can staff be expected...

Maggie Shilcock

Management “Tip of the week” – prioritise your jobs

If you keep a ‘To Do’ list, do not be tempted to do all the little or easy jobs on it first...

Maggie Shilcock

Catering for blind and partially sighted clients

Sarah Kidby looks at the service blind and partially sighted clients receive in practice…...

VPT Editor

Preparing to sell your practice

How to reduce the burden of selling when the time comes…...

VPT Editor

Management “tip of the week” – talk with knowledge

Your team members must be able to talk to clients with knowledge and authority, and provide help, information and explanations in a...

Maggie Shilcock