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Veterinary Practice Management

3. Aufl.

von: John S. M. Bower, John N. Gripper, Peter L. Gripper, Dixon Gunn
86,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	15.04.2008
ISBN/EAN:	9780470680308
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	272

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Titelbeschreibung

The third revised edition of this comprehensive book continues to provide an essential source of information on practice management. It gives straightforward guidance to veterinary surgeons setting up in practice for the first time as well as being invaluable to established practitioners and staff keen to improve the efficiency of their business. Those preparing for the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management will find it particularly helpful. Written by recognised experts in their field, Veterinary Practice Management now includes new chapters on veterinary nurse clinics, pharmacy management, management accounts and staff appraisals. There is also new material providing information and advice on partnership contracts, business marketing and health and safety.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Author Biographies viii 1 Starting up in Practice 1 John Gripper 2 General Tips 7 John Bower 3 The Practice Premises 11 John Bower 4 The Pet Care Centre 17 John Bower 5 Client Meetings 19 John Bower 6 Involvement in the Local Community 23 John Bower 7 The Receptionist and the Nurse 26 John Bower 8 Veterinary Nurse Clinics 35 John Bower 9 The Veterinary Surgeon 39 John Bower 10 Staff Motivation 45 John Bower 11 Staff Training 49 John Bower 12 Staff Appraisal 52 John Bower 13 Interview Techniques 57 John Bower 14 Partner’s Responsibilities 60 Dixon Gunn 15 Retirement 66 John Gripper 16 The Practice Manager 73 John Bower 17 The Practice Manual 79 John Bower 18 Business Marketing 87 Peter Gripper 19 Record Keeping 97 Dixon Gunn 20 Stock Control 102 Dixon Gunn 21 Computers in Practice 107 Peter Gripper 22 The Business Plan 116 John Gripper 23 Understanding Practice Accounts 121 John Gripper 24 Budget Forecasts and Performance Monitoring 134 John Gripper 25 Capital Budgeting 138 John Gripper 26 The Ins and Outs of Cash Flow 143 Dixon Gunn 27 Management Accounts 151 Dixon Gunn 28 Construction of a Fee 158 Dixon Gunn 29 Securing Income 162 Dixon Gunn 30 Buying a Property 166 John Gripper 31 A Tax on Income 173 Dixon Gunn 32 Value Added Tax 177 John Gripper 33 PAYE and National Insurance 182 John Gripper 34 Insurance and Pensions 186 John Gripper 35 Pharmacy 194 Peter Gripper 36 Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 201 Peter Gripper 37 Employment Law 208 John Gripper 38 Limited Companies 216 John Gripper 39 Buying and Selling a Partnership 219 Dixon Gunn 40 Payment by the Incoming Partner 226 Dixon Gunn 41 Valuation of Goodwill 231 John Gripper 42 Partnership Contracts 237 John Gripper Index 249

Rezension

"This is a book which the VBJ heartily recommends to readers". Veterinary Business Journal "This textbook holds several features which make it a very valuable reference for the practitioner, particularly those established in the UK. It covers the entire scope of Practice Management in a concise, easy to read and yet comprehensive way. The book should be a tremendous help to any practitioner starting in practice, particularly those working with companion animals." European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, 2003

Autorenportrait

John S. M. Bower is the author of Veterinary Practice Management, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. John N. Gripper is the author of Veterinary Practice Management, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. Peter L. Gripper is the author of Veterinary Practice Management, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. Dixon Gunn is the author of Veterinary Practice Management, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

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The third revised edition of this comprehensive book continues to provide an essential source of information on practice management. It gives straightforward guidance to veterinary surgeons setting up in practice for the first time as well as being invaluable to established practitioners and staff keen to improve the efficiency of their business. Those preparing for the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management will find it particularly helpful. Written by recognised experts in their field Veterinary Practice Management now includes new chapters on veterinary nurse clinics, pharmacy management, management accounts and staff appraisals. There is also new material providing information and advice on partnership contracts, business marketing and health and safety.