6 CONTENTS


11 8


NOTEBOOK VIEW FROM AAHA


Build loyalty with emotions AAHA honors senior students Tips from AAHA accreditation consultants


21 JAAHA ABSTRACTS DEPARTMENTS 17 UNDER THIS ROOF


From Good to Great A new facility can take your practice to the next level.


55 DOLLARS AND SENSE


Money Matters for New Parents Financial advice for employees and employers


61 WORK FORCE


One Minute at a Time Techs share advice on dealing with morning sickness.


65 LEARNING CURVE


Know Your Surgical Instruments Get familiar with the tools of the trade.


80 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED How much inventory per doctor is adequate? 77 Advertiser Index


Vol. 27, No. 7 September 2011


Trends magazine aims to provide timely perspectives on the art and business of companion animal veterinary practice to all members of the practice team.


Trends magazine, September 2011


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