Burnout is a nervous system stuck in survival mode after years of overachieving. That idea stopped me in my tracks because it describes so much of what we see, what we live, in veterinary medicine. We have an industry full of people who care deeply, work hard, hold themselves to incredibly high standards, and are […]
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Veterinary practices are competing with online pharmacies every day. And if we’re being honest, approving prescriptions and price matching isn’t exactly where we want to spend our time. Online pharmacies have made it incredibly easy for clients to compare prices, shop around, and move a prescription to the cheapest option with just a few clicks. […]
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Let’s talk about social media, because I know it’s on the never-ending to-do list somewhere between ordering more suture material and figuring out why the label printer jammed again. Here’s the good news: you don’t need to go viral. You just need to be recognizable. Social media for a veterinary practice isn’t about racking up […]
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If you haven’t heard about what’s happening across the pond, here’s the short version: the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has wrapped up a multi-year investigation into veterinary pricing, and the result is a set of legally binding reforms taking effect this month. UK veterinary practices now have to publish pricing for line items like […]
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One of the biggest opportunities I see in veterinary practices isn’t necessarily adding more services; it’s making better use of the equipment you already have. For many practices, the ultrasound machine sits idle far more often than it should. It’s reserved for the occasional complex case or is only used when a board-certified radiologist is […]
Like a doctor checking a patient’s vital signs, your veterinary practice has vital signs, too, none of which are more informative than cash flow. If a business consistently has more cash coming in than going out, it can operate indefinitely. But what happens when business slows down, or you have a major opportunity that requires […]
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If you’ve looked at the news lately, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines about inflation, affordability concerns, and economic uncertainty. While pet owners continue to prioritize their pets’ health, many are feeling the same financial pressures as everyone else. What does that mean for veterinary practices? We’re seeing one of the most significant trends in […]
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Google has become a routine part of how pet owners find, evaluate, and choose veterinary practices. What’s changing is how much of that process pet owners are handing over to Google. A few years ago, a pet owner searching for a veterinarian would type “vet near me,” browse a few websites, read reviews, compare services, […]
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There’s a fine line between being flexible with intention and being inconsistent, and in veterinary practice management, blurring that line can quickly create chaos and resentment amongst the team. Flexibility is a strength. It’s what allows you to take care of a long-time client who shows up late, squeeze in an urgent case, or work […]
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In a veterinary practice, every detail matters, from patient care and client communication to scheduling and staffing. Yet one of the most overlooked drivers of operational and financial success is inventory control. While it may not be the most exciting topic in veterinary medicine, effective inventory management plays a critical role in keeping your practice […]