Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team
By- Heather Prendergast, BS, AS, RVT, CVPM, Certified Practive Manager, Jordana Veterinary Clinic, Las Cruces, New Mexico
The only book of its kind, Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team focuses on the day-to-day duties of the veterinary team. It offers a complete guide to scheduling appointments, billing and accounting, communicating effectively and compassionately with clients, managing medical records, budgeting, marketing your practice, managing inventory, using outside diagnostic laboratory services, and much more. Written by Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, this manual simplifies essential tasks with step-by-step instructions!
Paperback, 488 Pages
Published: May 2010
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4377-0446-4
Contents
Part I: Veterinary Practice as a Business
1. Veterinary HealthCare Team Members
2. The Receptionist Team
3. Team Management4. Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues
5. Human Resources6. Stress and Burnout
7. Practice Design8. Technology in the Office
9. Outside Diagnostic Laboratory Services11. Marketing
Part II: Communication Management11. Client Communications
12. Interacting with a Grieving ClientPart III: Veterinary Practice Systems
13. Appointment Management Systems14. Medical Records Management
15. Inventory Management16. Controlled Substances
17. Logs18. Accounts Receivable
19. Pet Health Insurance20. Preparing and Maintaining a Budget
21. Occupational Hazards and Safety Issues22. Security
Part IV: Clinical Assisting in the Veterinary Practice23. Clinical Assisting
24. Calculations and Conversions25. Professional Development

