VBJ articles

April 2014

Puppy love: bonding early to establish future revenue

Many practices will have some excellent strategies in place to bond a new puppy owner … more

20 mins
School visits: a class above in promoting your practice

As National Pet Month approaches, Marc explains its the ideal time for school visits, and … more

9 mins
Finding a balance: how to stay sane under pressure

“There are thousands and thousands of people out there leading lives of quiet, screaming desperation, … more

20 mins
Practice start: from new staff to colourful finishes

Setting up a new practice isn’t easy and involves navigating a myriad of tasks. It’s … more

20 mins
Decision to move leaves future bright for Clent Hills

A study by UK-based legal firm In-Deed has shown the stress of moving house can … more

19 mins
Vet group 250 strong in 15 years – with no plans of slowing down

In the first of our new Head to Head series, featuring some of the most … more

9 mins
Seven top tips to help prepare for your locum

At some point every practice needs to engage help to stop the business from taking … more

20 mins
Online reviews: too critical for your business to ignore

Sixty-seven per cent of online searches are done through Google and people looking for a … more

18 mins
Do you consider your employees a priority?

South Wales-based Budget Vets’ managing director explores the importance of staff engagement to veterinary practice … more

14 mins
Practice builders

In the first of a new series, RxWorks’ managing director JAMES BARNES takes readers through … more

9 mins

March 2014

Implementing dress codes in the workplace

Practices want their employees to look smart and presentable as their appearance contributes to the reputation of the business among its customers, contacts and the general public. However, what employers want and can enforce may be different things.

9 mins
Million pound refurb helps get referrals into the grove

During the past 20 years Grove Referrals in Fakenham has built a reputation as one … more

25 mins
New-look launch at Welsh congress

This year’s SPVS/VPMA Congress proved to be another big success with hundreds of delegates braving … more

5 mins
Developing a property fit for practise

When building a purpose-built veterinary practice, many issues have to be considered, from finding the … more

21 mins
What is PR, and how can your practice benefit?

In the first of his regular monthly columns, TV vet Marc Abraham introduces readers to … more

9 mins
Fleas and worming: getting the health message across

With the expansion of “the right to roam”, dogs and their owners have access to … more

18 mins

February 2014

Spreading the word: how PR can help you stand out from the crowd

You may have the most highly motivated, talented staff and a practice bristling with the … more

10 mins
Dental campaign data suggest a gap in the teeth market

Eighty per cent of dogs and cats in the UK over three years of age … more

8 mins
Maximise the potential of your practice website

Acquiring data about user activity on your website is clearly a great marketing tool for … more

18 mins
Smoothing the way to ‘pain-free’ pet insurance

Insuring the nation’s pets is big business and practices with trained staff can play an … more

20 mins