Beyond the Numbers Blog Thoughts & Advice on Veterinary Practice Management
Three months into quarantine and three years of constant requests from our son, we finally said yes to a puppy — that’s right, a pandemic puppy. We welcomed Chilly, the cutest Whoodle known to man, into our home when he was nine weeks old. We of course made an appointment with a veterinary...Read More
As a practice manager, I’ve seen countless business challenges for my four-doctor practice over the past several months in response to COVID-19. I’m sure you’ve experienced much of the same. But, to me, the absolute most surprising and disappointing challenge has been client behavior. I have worked with my fair share of...Read More
Hey there, I’m Kristen, one of the members of the VetSuccess Product team. Ask anyone around here and they’ll tell you, I’m pretty into UX (User Experience) and documentation. I’m curious about what the experience is like for our clients as they interact with our reports and products. And of course, I’m...Read More
With the responsibility of attracting customers and turning them into long term clients, we all have to wear the marketing hat from time to time. The easiest (and most rewarding) way to do this is by building strong relationships with clients so that they feel part of a greater community or tribe. But...Read More
First impressions are everything. They certainly matter when the stakes are high, like a job interview or a first date, and they matter even when the stakes are low, like being introduced to a friend of a friend (because who knows what the future holds). How about when a first impression influences whether...Read More
The number one reason why people don’t bring their cat to the vet is because their cat doesn’t like it. The number one reason that people do bring their cat to the vet is because they are sick. We all know that once a cat begins to show signs of illness, it is...Read More
I’ve been a veterinarian now for 22 years and what I have learned is that not every client is equal. There are so many awesome clients — they are kind, empathetic, aware of medical limitations and the fact that veterinarians don’t possess a crystal ball. Other clients though are “awesome-challenged”—they may have unrealistic...Read More
Often, veterinary team members get caught up in the busy moments of the practice. Receptionists check clients in and out, answer the phones and make appointments. Veterinary technicians provide nursing care to patients, client education, and aid in the diagnoses of patient diseases and illnesses. Veterinarians perform surgery, diagnose cases and prescribe medication....Read More
Anyone can tell you what the basics of outstanding customer service are. A smiling face, positive attitude, friendly personality, and a helpful approach all contribute to a good customer experience. If I say “outstanding customer service” you may picture a smiling, welcoming receptionist, just itching to help your clients. While these characteristics are all...Read More
Do you use process flowcharts in your practice? If not, this one’s for you! If your practice is anything like mine, you may, like me, sometimes experience a sense of foreboding that things are getting more complicated every day. To remain competitive, we’re increasingly focused on things like: developing more sophisticated marketing initiatives;...Read More
