VBJ articles

April 2015

New graduates will always be the lifeblood of the veterinary profession. But the widening disconnect … more

19 mins

This is the first of a two-part article that aims to help you attract and … more

21 mins

Think you’ve got all the bases covered when it comes to Facebook? Think again. Most … more

12 mins

In 2015 your website is an important part of your digital marketing “ecosystem”. It is the … more

15 mins

March 2015

Motivating people requires lots of energy. Encouraging positive attitudes, creativity, and exceptional client service and … more

14 mins

MORE THAN 470 people – the highest ever number of delegates for the event – and 60 exhibitors attended … more

5 mins

Continuing professional development is an essential part of working life for most members of the practice team. But why is it so important to being part of a profession, and what distinguishes it from a simple exercise in bureaucracy?

22 mins

When it comes to practice management systems essential for running a modern veterinary practice, content … more

15 mins

The exotic pet turning up in the waiting room of the local practice is a … more

21 mins

MORE THAN HALF of calls to practices generate income, says telephone answering specialist firm Moneypenny, … more

14 mins

Disputes over money can cause serious damage to small veterinary practices, both financially and in … more

17 mins

An impending law change will give magistrates’ courts the power to dish out much bigger … more

11 mins

The long-standing BVA/RSPCA arrangement for initial emergency treatment of unowned pets and wildlife has recently … more

9 mins

The realities of an increasingly feminised profession have been causing concern in veterinary political circles. … more

21 mins

Whether it’s a nurse aspiring to practice management or a vet with his or her … more

2 mins

February 2015

Most vets will spend a sizeable part of their working lives performing surgery. The letters … more

18 mins

Are your fees based on sound business principles? If not your practice could be charging … more

13 mins

Staff are one of the most valuable assets of any business, yet managing their performance … more

14 mins

What has a change in management in your practice got in common with alcoholism? Not … more

12 mins

Buying groups can be a great way to save money on a wide range of … more

22 mins