Veterinary Healthcare Services

ISBN-13: 9780813809298 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 182 str.

Thomas E. Catanzaro; Heather Howell; Judi Leake

Opis

Written to follow Dr Catanzaro's Building the Successful Veterinary Practice series this book relies on the team approach to veterinary healthcare. The 'how to' format, complete with examples and concepts, is a necessary primer for veterinarians in today's competitive society. The author's active clinicians, offer options and alternatives to old habits in the form of workable solutions. The solutions are then tailored to specific practices and their unique needs.

Spis treści

Foreword ix

Preface xi

List of Abbreviations xiii

1 The Era of Revenue Generation The Front Door Must Swing 3

2 The Appointment Book 21

3 Outpatient Programs and Procedures 33

4 Inpatient Procedures 49

5 Marketing 73

6 Ancillary Services 89

7 New Technologies & Emerging Trends 103

Appendix 1 Programs 117

Appendix 2 Protocols and Bundles 135

Appendix 3 More Receptionist Scripts 147

Appendix 4 More Resort Forms 153

O autorze

Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA, FACHE, Diplomate, American College of Healthcare Executives, is the first 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.

Blurb

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