VITUSVET BLOG
The Care and Nurturing of New Hires
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
Stress in a Pandemic: How Veterinary Practices are Coping With a New Normal
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
Case Study: Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency
In June of 2015, Dr. Amy Fauber opened the doors of Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency, or CARE, as an emergency and specialty clinic. CARE grew quickly and in the last six years, has a staff of over 150
Case Study: Aspen Veterinary Clinic
Since opening their doors in 2007, Aspen Veterinary Clinic’s charming approach to wellness has helped serve the animals of their rural community 300 miles outside of Reno, Nevada. Keeping things small, they’re a single-doctor practice with a staff of
Where Did All the Workers Go?
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
Stepping Over Dollars
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
Case Study: Crossroads Animal Hospital
For a bustling practice in an active college town, Crossroads Animal Hospital counts on Text to Pay to help keep their days running smoothly. For 20 years, Crossroads has been taking care of pets
What are Veterinary Software Programs Used For, and Are They Worth It?
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
Creating and Living your Core Values
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