Associate Contracts
It is a good business practice to reduce any important verbal agreement to writing. An Associate Agreement is no exception and should be written and signed by both parties.
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Human Resources
Classifying Employees Properly on Your Workers' Compensation Policy
The classification of personnel working in a veterinary practice varies among states, but there are general guidelines you can keep in mind to make sure your current listings are accurate.
Combating Employee Dissatisfaction
The reason for most people’s dissatisfaction in the workplace relates to vision. Either the lack of a vision or the vision of something different than what they currently have.
Compensation & Benefits Survey Results (2018)
This survey was conducted by the OVMA in 2018 allow our members to evaluate their compensation and benefit policies compared to those of other OVMA members.
Contracts and Restrictive Covenants
After you and your potential employer have discussed expectations, including salary, benefits and hours, and you feel confident it is the right position for you, it is time to come to an agreement on the details of your employment.
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Veterinary hospitals work to establish staffing models that allow them to maximize patient care and control operating costs. One of the critical calculations within any successful staffing model is to identify the right number of DVM “hours” to have available to spread over the number of hours the hospital itself is open.
Employment Law Resources & Links
Resources from the Oregon State Bar.
ERISA & Fiduciary Fundamentals
ERISA is a federal law that sets minimum standards for retirement plans in private industry to protect individuals in the plan.
Improving Staff Utilization: Doing More with Less
Improved staff utilization is a more critical element of successful practices now than ever before. Practices that want to become more profitable can no longer just count on fee increases to achieve this goal. Improved profitability and patient care must come from improved business practices.
Lawyer Referral Service: Oregon State Bar
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