Archive for 2011

Protecting your Veterinary Hospital’s Online Reputation

It’s hard enough to build your veterinary hospital’s brand without having to worry about various rock-throwers attacking your hospital’s reputation on the Web. The growth of online consumer communities means anyone can undermine your hard work to build a positive brand for your veterinary practice. The vast majority of pet owners look online for a […]

Embezzlement at Veterinary Practices

As a veterinary hospital owner, you want to trust your hospital employees. And you should. You hired them, after all. Your staff members produce good work for you, come in on time, and even bring coffee and snacks to the office. But what you may not realize is that even the best, brightest, and seemingly […]

The Importance of Updating Your Internet Browser

With fall rearing its head, many companies are looking to turn over some new leaves. On August 1, Google did just that by making cuts to the browsers that Google Apps now support. Included in the cut were Firefox 3.5, Safari 3, Internet Explorer 7, as well as all earlier versions of Explorer. Although the […]

Big Box Stores Poaching Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy Sales

What you can do to Protect your Veterinary Practice Despite weakness in the overall economy, spending on pets, veterinary services, and related products remains strong and at record levels compared to ten or even five years ago. However, despite this good news, veterinarians face a number of new competitors seeking to peel away significant amounts […]

Pricing Veterinary Services for Profit and Value

You can be at the top of your profession as a veterinarian, but still have a struggling practice if you don’t make business and marketing operations top priorities. Studies show that far too few veterinarians understand that effective use of financial concepts is as critical to their success as providing quality care. And yet, the […]

Self-loving Veterinary Hospital Websites Don’t Attract Customers

Websites have personalities, too. The way websites are written and designed makes an impression on the visitor. Does your veterinary hospital’s website show off a pleasant, friendly personality? Or is it a self-centered narcissist website? If the content of your site goes on endlessly about your hospital’s state of the art equipment, your technological superiority, […]

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Developing Your Veterinary Practice Website

By now, you realize that a website is necessary for the success of your veterinary practice. Research shows that the internet is where most new clients will search for a veterinarian, and if you can’t be found there, your practice can’t grow. In the process of creating the perfect website for a veterinary practice, the […]