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A veterinarian consultant friend recently reached out to me with advice on how private practices can compete with corporations to recruit doctors, and I’d like to share it with you. Please take a moment to read this message from Dr. Joel Parker of Parker Business Systems.   Routinely I run across DVM private practice owners…

Pet parents may soon be able to use their health spending account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to pay their veterinary bills.   That’s because a recently proposed federal law would allow Americans with tax-advantaged savings accounts to use those plans to cover veterinary fees and pet insurance, according to a recent article.   The bipartisan…

A veterinarian friend recently shared insight on how clinics become high efficiency hospitals and how by reaching that status, a practice becomes more desirable to doctors looking for work. Please take a moment to read this message from Dr. Peter Bowie:   A veterinary hospital in hiring mode must stand out from the competition in…

When looking to apply to veterinary positions, it can be daunting seeing all the big corporate names splattered across the job listings. How do you know if it is better to apply to these corporations, or if you should instead seek out smaller, locally owned vet clinics?   Here are my thoughts: Corporations have a…

We are excited about a new initiative we have kicked off on behalf of our private practice clients. We spoke with students at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine on August 29th. I’d like to share the highlights of that visit, and why it could be a game changer for your practice.   In an open…

Burnout in the veterinary profession is alarmingly high. Just take a look at these numbers cited in a recent AVMA article: Nearly 82% of veterinarians report low to medium burnout  61% experience high levels of exhaustion, significantly higher than the 32% reported by the general population  17.3% of veterinarians up to 34 years of age experience…

How do you react when you receive a job offer? Do you jump at the first offer? Do you take your time to negotiate? Do you make a pros and cons list to figure out whether that job is even a good fit for you?   Behavioral scientists have long researched how and why people…

At the most basic level, every practice is made up of people who come to work each with their own physical and psychological needs. Ignoring these needs leads to an unmotivated and unengaged work force but making efforts to meet these needs in the workplace gives you the best chance to get the best work…

Do you have a full staff but wonder how you can get the most out of them while making your clinic a place where they want to show up and do the best job every day? The answer is to invest in your veterinary associates and technicians, and not just by giving them a fair…

Running a successful veterinary practice requires more than medical expertise. Effective business strategy and strong employee engagement are essential for sustainable growth and delivering high-quality patient care.   While the focus on business operations is crucial, many practice owners overlook a critical aspect: engaging with their team. This gap can impact not only customer satisfaction…

You may already be aware of this, but recruitment of veterinary students can begin as early as years two or three in vet school. Usually, large corporate-owned practices have connections to get access to students on campus, but often there’s little or no representation of privately owned clinics. This is why I am excited to…

Independent veterinary practice ownership can be professionally, financially, and personally rewarding. However, competing in the evolving industry landscape comes with challenges. Here are three keys to building and maintaining a successful independent veterinary practice:   1.      Create a Positive Culture Communicate effectively – Use tools like Slack, email, or group messages for quick information, but address personal…

With the nationwide veterinary technician shortage, there are plenty of open positions and candidates eager to fill them. Wondering how your clinic can recruit and retain the best candidates? Read along for some information on the market and strategies to attract vet techs in today’s industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there…

Are you looking to add a new veterinarian to your team but are unsure whether a seasoned professional or a fresh graduate would be better? There are definite pros and cons to both options. Read along to determine which level of experience would best fit your clinic’s needs.   Hiring an experienced veterinarian means having…