Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
While many had hoped for more of a return to normal, the pandemic, labor shortages, and other factors kept the veterinary industry on its toes in 2021. Veterinary practices across the U.S. experienced strong growth in revenue and visits year-over-year, while much of the country dealt with the Capitol riot, new COVID...Read More
At the end of this year, I sit contemplating all that happened during this difficult year. Surprisingly the biggest challenge was not running a veterinary practice during the ongoing madness of Covid. There is a lot of talk about the way practices are running now being “the new normal” as opposed to...Read More
The pandemic has been, and continues to be, very stressful for everyone, including veterinarians, their staff, and pet owners. While there are positive signs of recovery as more eligible people get vaccinated, we know the entire country, including our profession, is still feeling the impact of COVID-19, and that will probably continue...Read More
With the increase in client demand for veterinary care, plus industry-wide staffing challenges in 2021, your practice is likely busier than ever. As we begin to close out this year and plan for the next, it's the perfect time to take a step back and evaluate patient compliance in your practice. You're...Read More
The pet industry is booming in the United States and pet owners are expected to spend nearly 110 billion dollars in 2021. This translates into an amazing opportunity for veterinary practitioners looking to scale up their existing practice. Upscaling the customer experience with technologies like telemedicine and new digital marketing strategies is crucial...Read More
Take a moment to visualize a typical mid-pandemic day in your practice: perhaps you see phones ringing non-stop, edgy pet owners, new patients, delays, curbside service, inventory backorders, etc. Now take a deep breath and imagine all of that chaos without your veterinary technicians. You and I both know your practice would...Read More
How many of us take the opportunity to work on ourselves? This question could be asked about our work lives or personal lives, but I’m specifically asking about our work lives. Before I started working with a leadership coach aka professional business coach, my answer to this question would have been, “very...Read More
I admit it: I’m that person who says things like, “Excel is the most powerful tool in the office.” I’m also one who thinks the right data—and the right approach to data—can help us achieve amazing things for animals, for their caretakers, for veterinarians, and for our industry. What I’m not is...Read More
Recruiting new veterinarians is a challenge. Do the economic factors in your state help or hinder attracting veterinarians from other states? How can you take advantage of conditions in neighboring states to attract more and better candidates? Read on for a state-by-state comparison of veterinary salaries, plus tips on how to recruit...Read More
According to Statista, Facebook is the most popular social network worldwide, with roughly 2.85 billion monthly active users. And while your veterinary practice may only serve a fraction of those billions of users, you can guarantee that the vast majority of your clients use Facebook. If your veterinary practice is not on...Read More
