Veterinary Healthcare Services: Options in Delivery

Team building and leadership are keys to success in the veterinary practice of the new millennium. Veterinary Healthcare Services: Options in Delivery provides options and inspiration for the development of those keys in any size practice. The entire staff, from the receptionist to the doctor, can contribute to the goals of the practice. The authors have built on the ideas of Thomas Catanzaro in presenting creative ways to build a practice that provides convenience and service to the client as well as professional growth to its staff. Some topics covered include:

Average Client Transaction Rates
The three R’s – rechecks, recalls, reminders
Programs, protocols, and bundles
Client retention
The appointment book
Preferred client programs
Day admits
Dental programs
Geriatric programs
Maintenance checklists
Marketing promotions
Ancillary services – resorts, grooming, and boutiques
New technology
Other books by Thomas Catanzaro that emphasize the teamwork and management principles discussed here are:

Building the Successful Veterinary Practice: Leadership Tools (Volume 1) Programs & Procedures (Volume 2) Innovation & Creativity (Volume 3)
Veterinary Management in Transition: Preparing for the 21st Century

Spis treści:
Foreword; Preface; List of Abbreviations; The era of revenue generation– the front door must swing; The appointment book; Outpatient programs and procedures; Inpatient procedures; Marketing; Ancillary services; New technologies and emerging trends; Appendices: Programs; Protocols and Bundles; More Receptionist Scripts; More Resort Forms.

Nota biograficzna:

Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA, FACHE, Diplomate, American College of Healthcare Executives, is the fir st veterinarian to receive board certification with the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has spent the last decade building the largest veterinary–exclusive, diplomate–led veterinary consulting team in the United States. His full–time consultation and seminar schedule has given him knowledge and appreciation for the multitude of practice options.
Thom Haig, DVM, is a partner in a multispecies veterinary hospital in Nevada. He has been a lead consultant for Catanzaro & Associates for the last seven years. He is also co–editor of the VIN practice management board. His past experience with the Nevada State Board brings a unique perspective to value the value of medical records.
Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, is a veterinarian and hospital administrator at an animal hospital in the suburban setting in southern California. His practice management consultation with Catanzaro & Associates and his experience with state and local veterinary medical associations have provided tremendous exposure to a variety of practice styles.
Judi Leake, DVM, used the lessons from practice management principles of Dr. Catanzaro to allow her to begin an early retirement. Retirement was short–lived, and she is currently building a stare–of–the–art hospital and pet resort near Aspen, Colorado.
Heather Howell, RVT, MBA, is a hospital administrator in a seven doctor, mixed animal practice in Nevada. Her interests in human resources and personnel management contribute to the team–building emphasis of this book.

Okładka tylna:
Team building and leadership are keys to success in the veterinary practice of the new millennium. Veterinary Healthcare Services: Options in Delivery provides options and inspiration for the development of those keys in any size practice. The entire staff, from the receptionist to the doctor, can contribute to the goals of the practice. The authors have built on the ideas of Thomas Catanzaro in presenting creative ways to build a practice that provides convenience and service to the client as well as professional growth to its staff. Some topics covered include:

Average Client Transaction Rates
The three R’s – rechecks, recalls, reminders
Programs, protocols, and bundles
Client retention
The appointment book
Preferred client programs
Day admits
Dental programs
Geriatric programs
Maintenance checklists
Marketing promotions
Ancillary services – resorts, grooming, and boutiques
New technology
Other books by Thomas Catanzaro that emphasize the teamwork and management principles discussed here are:

Building the Successful Veterinary Practice: Leadership Tools (Volume 1) Programs & Procedures (Volume 2) Innovation & Creativity (Volume 3)
Veterinary Management in Transition: Preparing for the 21st Century