Veterinary Practice Management

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.