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    RE: Externships for new graduates

    2 hours ago
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    Hi Kelci, Not sure if you'll be attending Fetch in Long Beach this weekend, but I'll be talking on this exact topic! "Creating a 5 Star Clinical Experience for Veterinary Students" Saturday, December 2nd from 9:15 AM-10:15 AM PT General Practice ...

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    RE: Externships for new graduates

    2 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Kelci, Not sure if you'll be attending Fetch in Long Beach this weekend, but I'll be talking on this exact topic! "Creating a 5 Star Clinical Experience for Veterinary Students" Saturday, December 2nd from 9:15 AM-10:15 AM PT General Practice ...

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    RE: Is it time for a new career for me in the veterinary ...

    6 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    In addition to all the sage suggestions already shared, its ok to take a step away from being in the clinic. I was a PM at a few practices and each time the peopling was what sapped me out: clients, staff, doctors, even the ownership. So I took a very ...

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    RE: Educational Ads/Info in Exam Rooms

    7 hours ago
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    We use OptiSigns and love it. It is on the large tv screen in my lobby. It could easily be implemented in exam rooms by installing a small tv in each room. It has screens that scroll every 5- 12 seconds (you choose the length of time). We do not use ...

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    RE: Veterinary CPA

    11 hours ago
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    We use Owen McCafferty. They specialize in veterinary and dental. https://oemcpa.com/ ------------------------------ Christie Lo Practice Manager Woodhaven Veterinary Clinic Edmonds WA cms9613@gmail.com ------------------------------

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    RE: Business' share of medical premiums?

    11 hours ago
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    We are a team of about 34. We cover 75% of the employee only, for medical, dental, vision, eap package. We also contribute to an HSA each month, right now about $230 a month per employee on the plan. We do not cover spouse/dependents, employee pays 100% ...

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    RE: Business' share of medical premiums?

    11 hours ago
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    We are a similar size and were presented with a 12% increase for our renewal. We only offer 1 PPO plan and cover 100% of our employee plus dependents. We are looking to make adjustments for 2024 renewal as our team continues to grow and providing full ...

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    RE: California Senate Bill No. 525 - minimum wage ...

    12 hours ago
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    Definitely something to keep an eye on and hopefully CVMA and VMB are watching closely and will keep us in a carve out. I alerted my ownership and management team about these industry specific wage minimums. What was alarming was that there was no economic ...

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