Veterinary Practice Management
2nd Edition
Published on 19. February 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-632-04129-9 (ISBN)
Description
This volume should be source of information not only for vets who are setting up a practice but also for established practitioners seeking guidance on partnerships, staff problems and ways to improve the efficiency of their business. It should also be useful for the growing band of practice managers and other professionals - accountants, solicitors, bank managers and insurance brokers, for example, who advise veterinary practices. Rewritten to meet the needs of today, the book contains features including: staff training and appraisal, setting up a practice manual, COSHH, the advantages and disadvantages of limited companies compared with partnerships, alternative ways of paying for goodwill, writing a business plan and stock control.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
20 illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
548 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-04129-9 (9780632041299)
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John S. M. Bower | John N. Gripper | Peter L. Gripper
Veterinary Practice Management
Book
04/2001
3rd Edition
Wiley
€104.50
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Content
Part 1 Practice development: starting up in practice; general tips; the premises; The pet-care centre; client meetings; involvement in the local community. Part 2 Personnel: the receptionist and the nurse; the veterinary surgeon; staff motivation; staff training and appraisals; interview techniques; partners responsibilities; retirement. Part 3 Management: the practice manager; the practice manual; business marketing; record keeping; stock control; computers. Part 4 Finance: buying a property; understanding practice accounts; ins and outs of cash flow; securing income; construction of a fee; the business plan; budget forecasts; capital budgeting. Part 5 Tax and legal: a tax on income; value added tax; PAYE; and national insurance; insurance and pensions; COSHH; employment law; limited companies. Part 6 Partnerships: buying and selling a partnership; payment by incoming partner; valuation of goodwill; partnership contracts. Appendix: notes to model partnership agreement; model partnership agreement.