In 2020, VBA facilitated practice sales totaling over $227 million. Their clients included both GP and multi-specialty practices, from small animal to equine, in geographic areas throughout the United States.
As a Co-Founder of Ask Jan For Help, I frequently use my expertise to guide members through the process as they review proposals for new in-house diagnostic equipment, reference lab services, single-use ‘rapid’ tests, and sometimes bundles that involve a mix of these components along with pharmaceuticals or there services like telemedicine. If legal concerns come into play, I put members in touch with attorneys who specialize in veterinary medicine. However, here are some basic Read more…
Jan Woods speaks with Bonnie Bragadon, President of IVPA, about the challenges of managing your veterinary practice and practicing medicine at the same time.
The secret to private practices remaining competitive despite the deep pockets of corporate veterinary groups involves a multifaceted approach.
Originally published in dvm360, January 2021Author: Sarah Mouton Dowdy, featuring Ask Jan Founder, Jan Woods Should every veterinarian in your practice that handles controlled substances register with the Drug Enforcement Administration? Is anyone exempt? What are the rules for relief DVMs? Get advice on these and other DEA regulatory issues. It’s been said that once the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gets into your practice, it can be difficult to get them out. Really difficult. The Read more…
Courtesy of the Harvard Business Review Keep Your Cool Under Pressure When faced with a high-stress situation, our bodies instinctively go into “fight-or-flight” mode. But recent research has shown that if you can effectively regulate your emotions in these moments, you can actually move into a higher state of openness that invites collaboration, creativity, and thriving. Start by reminding yourself that a biological reaction to stress is totally normal, and direct your attention to any Read more…
Wrap up the year with this checklist of checklists! The end of any year can be a stressful time for a small business, and 2020 might just be the most anxiety-inducing one of them all. The industry as a whole went through waves of rapid contraction and intense expansion this year, and what your practice dealt with probably has a lot to do with the area of the country you’re in. Fortunately, there’s no shortage Read more…
Courtesy of the Harvard Business Review To Boost Morale, Lead with Gratitude When people are stressed out, they’re more likely to treat those around them poorly. But research shows that creating a culture of gratitude on your team can not only lift people up and boost morale, it may also prevent workplace mistreatment. So be a role model. For example, take time to give each employee a sincere and personalized thank you for their effort Read more…
3 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR VETERINARY PRACTICE’S ONLINE RISK As originally published for VetPartners.org by Clint Latham, JDAsk Jan Founding Expert There is no denying that the web browser has become the new operating system. What does that mean in non-tech geek speak? For years, the cyber security world was focused on the computer operating system—primarily Microsoft Windows and Apple’s MAC OS X. Now, it’s focused on web browsers, like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, because Read more…