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Staffing & Retention

The #1 trade pain point in 2025–26. Tech turnover, doctor recruiting, compensation structure, and culture interventions.

9 articles·Lives underPractice·Last updated 2026-08-15

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PracticeAugust 15, 2026 · 25 min read

Veterinary Associate Contract Red Flags: Non-Competes, Termination, and Tail Coverage

Veterinary associate contract red flags: post-FTC state non-compete enforceability matrix, malpractice tail coverage mechanics, and termination clause pitfalls.

Ran Chen#Staffing & Retention #Practice Finance & ROI

PracticeJuly 11, 2026 · 18 min read

Veterinary Compensation Models: ProSal, Production, Salary, and Hourly, Explained

A decision-grade guide to veterinary compensation models (ProSal, production, salary, hourly). Features worked math, contract red flags like negative accrual,…

Ran Chen#Staffing & Retention #Practice Finance & ROI

PracticeMay 22, 2026 · 13 min read

Credentialed Veterinary Technician Utilization Gap Analysis: Delegation, Revenue Impact

How to run a credentialed veterinary technician utilization gap analysis in a general practice: tasks DVMs should stop doing, appointment redesign, state-law…

Ran Chen#Staffing & Retention #Practice Finance & ROI

PracticeMay 22, 2026 · 13 min read

CSR Phone Triage for Vet Clinics: Red-Flag Symptoms, Scheduling Authority

How to build a phone triage protocol for veterinary CSRs: red-flag symptom checklists, call classification tiers, scheduling authority levels, liability…

Ran Chen#Clinic Workflow & Operations #Staffing & Retention

PracticeMay 22, 2026 · 12 min read

Post-Op Callback Board for Veterinary Teams: Role Ownership, Escalation Triggers

How to design a postoperative callback system for a veterinary clinic: role ownership by procedure type, escalation triggers, documentation standards, and the…

Ran Chen#Clinic Workflow & Operations #Staffing & Retention

PracticeMay 22, 2026 · 12 min read

Stay-Interview Cadence for Veterinary Retention: Manager Workflow, Documentation

How to build a stay-interview program for a veterinary practice: cadence, question sets, documentation boundaries, compensation-signal handling, and the…

Ran Chen#Staffing & Retention #Clinic Workflow & Operations

PracticeMay 22, 2026 · 13 min read

Technician Appointment Model for Vet GP: Scheduling, Revenue, and State-Law Checks

How to design a technician-led appointment model in a veterinary general practice: eligible visit types, scheduling logistics, revenue impact, and the…

Ran Chen#Staffing & Retention #Clinic Workflow & Operations #Practice Finance & ROI

PracticeMay 22, 2026 · 13 min read

Veterinary Assistant Onboarding File: Restraint Competency, Radiology Safety

How to build a veterinary assistant onboarding file: restraint competency tiers, radiology safety sign-off, controlled-substance access authorization, OSHA…

Ran Chen#Staffing & Retention #Clinic Workflow & Operations

PracticeMay 10, 2026 · 7 min read

AI Scribe for Veterinarians: What They Do, Where They Fail, and the Real ROI

A practical, vendor-neutral guide to AI scribes for veterinarians — what SOAP automation actually delivers, accuracy limits, PIMS integration, security, and…

Ran Chen#AI & Practice Tech #Clinic Workflow & Operations #Staffing & Retention