| ISSN Series: | Five Minute Consults | | Discipline: | Veterinary Med | | Subject Definition: | Veterinary Medicine-Organization & Administration-Handbooks | | NLM Class: | SF 756.4 | | LC Class: | SF756.4 | | Abstract: | Blackwell...s Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult, Fourth Edition is a thoroughly updated, comprehensive yet practical reference covering every aspect of veterinary business and practice management. Presented in a concise, easy-to-use bulleted format, the book serves as a quick-access guide for veterinary professionals navigating the operational, financial, and leadership challenges of modern practice. Organized into seventeen sections, it addresses key topics such as the veterinary marketplace, administration, human resources, client relations, communication, marketing, finance and cash management, operations, inventory, technology, facility management, safety, legal considerations, ownership, and professional development, along with an extensive collection of helpful appendices.This fully revised edition introduces important contemporary topics including relationship-centered veterinary medicine, staff recruitment and retention, access to care, incremental care models, artificial intelligence, connected care, cybersecurity, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), sustainability, cloud computing, crisis protocols, and strategies for promoting staff resilience. Expanded discussion highlights the growing role of veterinary technicians and nurses in improving productivity and patient care. Additional coverage includes leadership and change management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and nonprofit practice models, client service and marketing strategies, negotiation and budgeting, workplace wellness, and personal professional growth.."making this edition an essential resource for veterinary teams, practice owners, and managers seeking efficient, effective practice operations. |
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