A little help from my friends
Young veterinary graduates can seem bright-eyed at the start of their careers—but while they are highly educated and ready to make their mark, they’ll...
Design: Tonal contrast
Sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose—as Dr Simon Wake of Wellpets Kallangur found out last year. The vet had...
Fair supply
With more qualified veterinarians and declining rates of pet ownership, newly graduated Australian vets are struggling to find work. By Jiyan Dessens.
Even before she...
One-stop shopping
Mega-markets, where all your requirements can be met in one place, is a business model that’s becoming commonplace. Is it something an individual practice...
Peace of mind
Pet insurance is finally on the upsurge in Australia and veterinarians are one of the driving forces behind this recent uptake. By Kerryn Ramsey
Pet...
You’re hired!
It costs up to two years’ salary to replace an employee once you factor in the time it takes to recruit and train them....
Veterinary referral hospitals
Running a referral hospital takes dedication and vision—two veterinary surgeons in this field explain all the complexities to Kerryn Ramsey.
Once a rarity, veterinary referral hospitals...
Finding new clients on the web
While word of mouth in the dog park and over the neighbour’s fence may still be the main source of vets finding new clients,...
Managing problem staff
Dr. Mark Eagleton, owner of Vetlink Employment Service (www.vetlink.com.au), says that while some people are able to self-regulate, you should work on the assumption...
The change agent
Greencross managing director Dr Glen Richards has overseen some seismic shifts in the shape of the pet care and veterinary industry in Australia. As...