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| Sometimes it's tough for a new associate to find his fit as part of
the team, but having a good relationship with those up and down the
roster is important for growth and success. | | | Qualities of a successful relief veterinarian
| | Not everyone's suited for a career as a relief veterinarian. But if you communicate well in different environments, manage your time and money wisely, and maintain a professional demeanor, you could be well positioned for relief practice. Here's a more comprehensive list of qualities every relief doctor needs. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Web-based position available postings
| | Find the right place to post your job opening. Here are some of the options. | | | 10 signs it's time to find a new job
| | Are you unhappy at work? Maybe it's time for a change. You know you need a new job when ... | | | New boss, new job
| | The new owner changed my duties, and I don't like my job anymore. What can I do? | | | Finding food animal veterinarians
| | Study data shows that for every 100 job openings, only 96 veterinarians will be ready to fill the spots. | | | The best job in America
| | Where does the job of veterinarian rank among a list of top 50 jobs when comparing stress levels, schedule flexibility, and working environments? The job squeaks in at No. 49, nestled between sales engineer (No. 48) and school administrator (No. 50). | | | Long-awaited job supply study unveiled
| | SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 6/6/06 - First-year students tracking toward food animal careers report the human-animal bond does not drive their interest in veterinary medicine. They're also less concerned about working nights and weekends or having frequent vacation time than their classmates planning for small animal practice. | | | Sweeten the deal
| | Make sure your benefits stack up well against the other options team members could find in your area—and give employees more reasons to stick around. | | | Qualities of a successful relief veterinarian
| | Not everyone's suited for a career as a relief veterinarian. But if you communicate well in different environments, manage your time and money wisely, and maintain a professional demeanor, you could be well positioned for relief practice. Here's a more comprehensive list of qualities every relief doctor needs. | | | Have skills will travel
| | A relief career takes you from place to place, giving you the opportunity to experience practice in a different way. Yet this lifestyle isn't for everyone. Find out what skills and strategies will make this a successful career path for you. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Reasons to exorcise the 'demon' in grain
| | The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH), based in Norfolk, England, has long dealt primarily with cases of neglected and starved horses, but now there is a newer issue facing this organization. | | | Your bad-attitude team
| | When team members go from rolling with the punches to rolling their eyes, don't ignore it. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Clients with a laundry list
| | Some clients view an office visit as an opportunity to catch up on an assortment of neglected pet health problems. Use these techniques to stay on topic and on schedule. | | | 5 things that worry a new doctor
| | We asked new grad Dr. W. Andrew Rollo to team up with experienced practitioner Dr. Philip VanVranken to talk about the worries practitioners face in that first year—and what owners and associates can do to smooth the transition to practice. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Job search deductions
| | If you're on the hunt for a new job, don't forget about the tax deductions you may be eligible for. | | | Give clients real recommendations
| | Don't dump healthcare choices in clients' laps. You're the expert, so don't be afraid to tell them what's medically necessary. | | | 9 signs that it might be time for a change
| | If ... like Rodney Dangerfield, you get no respect ... your boss takes all the good clients ... or you're so busy you can't remember what your spouse looks like. | | | Marketing objectives
| | How can I tell if my marketing efforts are effective? What's the best way to measure the results? | | | Keep the doctors doctoring
| | Willow Creek Pet Center in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, delegated more to its technicians to help deliver the finest patient care and client service. The results: higher ACTS, fewer client complaints, and happier staff members. | | | Team training to provide closure
| | Peggy Killewald, LVT, business manager of Killewald Small Animal Hospital in Amherst, N.Y., knows personally what it's like to mourn the loss of a beloved pet in public. Before she and her husband, Dr. William Killewald, opened their practice in 1980, she was at another practice after her dog was euthanized. | | | Dress the part
| | If you want to be treated like a doctor, you need to dress like one. No, flip-flops aren't acceptable. | | | You need insurance, too
| | Every veterinarian should buy a professional liability policy. | | | Sunshine on a rainy day
| | Just like this doctor, you may find the letters, photos, and mementos you receive from clients provide a critical pick-me-up when the tough days seem to outweigh the joys of practice. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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