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    Does anyone have a release or consent form they for clients to sign to use a catch pole during a patients stay? ------------------------------ Paige Callahan Practice Manager South 40 Veterinary Hospital College Station TX 979-977-0711 pcallahan@40vet.com ...

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    I will try those. Thank you! ------------------------------ Lisa Dunn Chief Operations Officer Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital 3515 Lawrence St. Clemmons, NC 27102 336-778-2738 lisa@animalarkvet.com ------------------------------

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    Hello! This isn’t the exact help you’re looking for but it might be a start! There are many job descriptions in the forms library VHMA- you could build off one that aligns with your position’s duties. Another great source could be reviewing job ads/postings ...

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    I definitely see your concern for a conflict of interest. However, if you are going to use this as your reason for not considering them for the role, here are some things to keep in mind: - does any other employee work for another animal hospital/clinic? ...

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    That sounds like trouble to me. Wonder if her current employer is OK with this. ------------------------------ Holly Simonton Office Manager Castle Peak Veterinary Service Eagle CO 970-376-5099 accounts@castlepeakvet.com -------------------------- ...

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    Hi Joshua, We similarly work with a local program that offers their (disabled) clients job opportunities around the community in fields that they are interested in. We have interviewed the program clients to determine what cognitive level they function ...

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Revenue per Unique Patient 8.2%
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