Pet travel compliance simplified with digital filing softwareJanuary 24, 2020Patterson Veterinary has joined forces with GVL in a partnership that will see the cloud-based software company’s software platform in the hands of Patterson customers.
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Veterinary practice trends webinar highlights further industry consolidationAugust 17, 2018In just five years, 25 percent of veterinary practices, accounting for half of all veterinary visits, will be corporately owned, according to Brakke Consulting. During a webinar presented at the end of June, "Hot Topics in Veterinary Practice," Brakke senior consultant John Volk said myriad variables were contributing to the trend: looming mass veterinarian retirement, fewer vets wanting to own practices, low interest rates and high interest for investors, and more. The webinar also discussed the largest veterinary consolidators; Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA lead the way with nearly 2,000 practices; National Veterinary Associates counts more than 400 clinics, and VetCor has more than 200. Something corporate outfits can offer that consumers want is the convenience of pet health plans, which allow pet owners to pay in regular installments, increase clinic visits and revenue, improve patient care, attract new clients, and build a bond between the practice and the client. To counteract corporate sales, Volk said associates should work with a current owner, partner with others, and focus on one- and two-doctor practices. Other sectors of the profession mimic the consolidation trend. The top five animal drug manufacturers, Bayer Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Elanco Animal Health, …
Patterson Veterinary, Cure Partners, launch NaVetor cloud-based PMSJune 28, 2018Patterson Veterinary and Cure Partners have formed a new business, Technology Partner Innovations LLC, which is launching a cloud-based practice management software, NaVetor. "NaVetor was designed to be beautifully easy," said Ali Hashmat, CEO of Cure Partners. "The software was created uniquely for veterinary practices to follow veterinary professionals' work day and workflow." NaVetor's features include: Quick-view dashboard – Important information consolidated into a single view Appointment calendar – Customizable display to quickly schedule or reschedule appointments Whiteboard – Snapshot view of everything happening in the veterinary practice Electronic medical records – Create and maintain paperless medical records for each patient Billing and financial management – Streamline administrative processes and easily manage the business side of practice Inventory – Manage inventory electronically to take the guesswork out of ordering and reordering Reporting – Manage the business and identify growth areas Conversion and training – Onboarding and support Visit navetor.com for more information.
Patterson pledges support of Veterinary Nurse InitiativeMay 2, 2018Patterson Veterinary has announced its support of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, an effort proposed by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) to unite those working in the veterinary technician profession under a single title, with single credentialing requirements and a single scope of practice. The initiative will pursue legislative amendments in all 50 states to establish the credential of registered veterinary nurse (RVN), substituting registered veterinary technician (RVT), licensed veterinary technician (LVT), certified veterinary technician or licensed veterinary medical technician. NAVTA asserts standardization of the credential will align public perceptions of the role technicians play in veterinary clinics, effectively elevating practice standards and leading to better patient care. Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, Patterson Veterinary's education development specialist, agrees with NAVTA's stance. An active supporter of the initiative, Prendergast is a member of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative workgroup and acting co-chair of the National Credential Task Force. She argues the term "veterinary nurse" will better reflect RVTs and LVTs position as caregivers for patients as well as scientific technicians. "There has long been a need for common credentialing in this area," said Prendergast. "The responsibilities and job tasks of a …
Patterson Veterinary partners with Cutting EdgeOctober 27, 2017Cutting Edge Laser Technologies, a Fairport, N.Y., provider of laser technologies for veterinary and medical professionals worldwide, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Greely, Colo.-based Patterson Veterinary. Patterson Veterinary will be distributing multiwave locked system (MLS) therapy lasers and surgical lasers nationwide with Cutting Edge. Cutting Edge currently serves more than 10,000 medical and veterinary professionals worldwide. "By bringing together the research, development and educational resources of CE Laser, and Patterson's world-class distribution and sales capabilities, we expect to provide our veterinary clients significant practice enhancing benefits and support," said Dan Reinhardt, director of marketing - equipment at Patterson. "Patterson is well known throughout the industry for being an outstanding supplier," said Mark Mollenkopf, president of Cutting Edge. "The partnership will allow Cutting Edge to extend the reach of our product offerings and enable more veterinarians to provide a higher level of care to their patients, while providing additional revenue streams in an increasingly competitive marketplace." The MLS therapy laser is an easy-to-use, noninvasive tool for treating acute and chronic pain, post surgical pain, pain associated with arthritis, IVDD, sprains/strains, muscle trigger points, and both contaminated and noncontaminated wounds, according to Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, …
