A prescription for change
It’s time to do away with production-based pay and all its ills. The alternative: profit sharing and a formula for robust professional growth.
In years gone by, veterinarians consistently were ranked among the top most-trusted professionals. But public opinion is changing. Today, many consumers think veterinarians are “selling” more services to grow corporate bottom lines. As one client put it, “I felt like I was taken advantage of when I found out after the fact that my veterinarian […]
How is your hospital’s culture
A veterinary team’s attitudes, values, goals and practices go a long way in building a great organization.
I was asked during a job interview, “As a hospital owner and practicing veterinarian, what was your most difficult daily responsibility?” Without hesitation, I replied, “Maintaining the hospital culture.” During my tenure as a hospital owner and managing DVM, I would not have always replied this way. My appreciation of the value of positive culture […]
Wellness plans make great business sense
More client visits and more spending occur when pet owners choose packaged preventive care, especially when they can make monthly payments.
Bundled wellness services are not new to veterinary medicine. A 2015 survey performed by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association found that almost 14 percent of respondents reported offering wellness plans in their hospitals for seven or more years. Why are these hospitals such advocates of wellness plans? Consider the following five reasons to implement wellness […]
