Ommm for owners Seven mantras to guide you in finding and keeping doctors. May 1, 2008 By: Craig Woloshyn, DVM

Good associates are rarer than hen's teeth, so how do you attract them to your cozy practice and keep them?

Starting an associate on ProSal Jan 1, 2008 By: Mark Opperman, CVPM

Q. My associate earns 22.5 percent of her total production. Of that, about 17 percent is wages and the remainder is fringe benefits. She also receives a bonus. How can I switch her to ProSal without giving away the farm?

Get it in writing Squash misunderstandings with written contracts and reports that show what associates are earning and how it's calculated. Nov 1, 2007 By: Mark Opperman, CVPM

I'm an expert witness for a practice owner who is being sued by two former associate doctors. What caused this litigation? Poor communication and a contract written on a napkin.

By the numbers: Getting to know the next generation of leaders Aug 1, 2007 By: Veterinary Economics Editors

A look at associates' debt, purchasing power, interest in ownership, and more.

Lost and found May 1, 2007

Q. How can I get the doctors to take care of the equipment at my practice? They don't keep their trucks clean and often leave equipment behind on visits.

I'm an associate, and my boss recently changed the way my production is assigned—not in my favor. What recourse do I have?

Reward associates for their knowledge, education, time, and experience level.

Our associate has more than $80,000 in school debt. She receives a fair salary, but I would like to help her more. Any ideas?

Is your associate a strong potential partner? Mar 14, 2006 By: Cynthia R. Wutchiett, CPA

Here are the factors owners say they weigh most heavily when deciding about an associate's ownership potential.