Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Current trends in veterinary practices -- Market ana lysis -- Veterinary practice types -- Planning and strategy -- Location and premises -- Human resources management -- Accounting, management a ccounting, and budgeting -- Finance, financial accounting, and financia l management -- Administrative management -- Client management -- Opera tions management -- Supply chain management, outsourcing, and inventory -- Information technology management and internet -- Marketing -- Lead ership and empowerment -- Performance management -- Occupational health and safety management -- Risk analysis and emergency preparedness -- S uccessful growth of the veterinary practice -- Excellence in veterinary practice.