Veterinarians are an integral part of our society. They devote their skills and knowledge to care for our pets but also play critical roles in food safety and public health. While caring for animals is challenging work, being a vet is also incredibly rewarding and a chance to make a real difference in animals’ lives. Do you think
Fluffy kittens and clumsy puppies get a lot of love on social media news feeds, but veterinary social media marketing is not just about being cute – it’s a powerful tool that can help you grow your practice in a cost-effective way. There can be little doubt that pet owners today expect a modern vet
While you can’t put a price on the remarkable bonds people have with their pets, the financial reality is that many pet owners can’t afford the cost of veterinary care. In the United States, the average cost of caring for a dog throughout its lifetime can be anywhere from $17,650 a year to a staggering $93,520. For this
Pets are usually a source of happiness and joy so when they suddenly fall sick or have to undergo an emergency procedure, it can be a stressful time for any pet owner. How Much Does a Vet Cost on Average? Financial costs may be the last thing you want to bring into the conversation and
If you are one of the lucky hospitals to have hired a newly graduated veterinarian - good for you! As a hospital administrator I always loved hiring brand new veterinarians. These newly graduated doctors came with little to no bad habits and a lot of enthusiasm. Sure, they took some time to mentor, but the time was well
When we look back on 2020, one word many of us will use to encapsulate all of the feelings and emotions a year of pandemic brought will probably be “stressful.” This is especially true for those working in the veterinary industry. Not only did they have the same fears and uneasiness as everyone else, but as essential workers, they
Everywhere I look I see help wanted ads. Driving down the highway in my hometown of North Myrtle Beach I can see every restaurant looking for servers and cooks. This same seems to be true for veterinary hospitals. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic veterinary practices have been busier than ever. However, many practices lost staff members who were immune compromised,
Last week I was invited to give a presentation to Dr. Rick DeBowes’ class at Washington State University. The class is a business class for Veterinary students. In our conversation, Dr. DeBowes made a comment that stuck in my mind and I wanted to discuss it in this blog. He said, ‘veterinarians will step over a dollar trying
Are no-shows costing your veterinary practice time and money? If patients don’t receive a reminder from your practice, there’s a high probability that they will forget the appointment. In fact, The AAHA reports a 9% industry-wide no-show rate in the veterinary industry. That means for roughly every 10 to 11 appointments you have per day, one won’t show.
I confess that for a long time I didn’t see the need for a formal Core Values statement. My practice had a great culture with wonderful people and we lived common values of reliability, solid medical ethics, empathy and support for ourselves and others… but we never wrote them down. Looking back, I wish I had. Going through
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