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Starting up a new vet clinic is an exciting decision and involves consideration of many aspects including location, new or established, species to treat, mobile or not. And that is just the beginning! The industry has many support services for start-up clinics to help guide them on their way. Many veterinary and animal health suppliers will also happily assist new clinics and offer free start up packs, product discounts or special offers to assist you in the first few years.
So once the big decisions are sorted and perhaps you have already moved in, then how do you decide on what vet pharmaceutical products you will use? Here are some things to consider:
Choosing the right products
There are a range of mainstream products that will need to be stocked for everyday use. For these there are branded and generic options to choose from. Generic brands don’t necessarily mean lower quality or a compromise on your clinic care, but they usually come with a lower price tag. They will help reduce your overall spend and increase profitability when costs are already high with a startup business. Abbey Animal Health is one of several animal health companies producing quality generic and innovative products for Australian veterinarians.
Making the purchase
When buying products for your clinic there are a few avenues to choose from. Vet wholesalers give the “one-stop-shop” option which saves on admin and delivery time but often you pay for the service. Some suppliers offer purchase through wholesalers or direct which gives you flexibility and possible discount pricing. While other suppliers only offer direct purchase. This decision is based on what works best for the systems you set up in your clinic.
Supporting Australian
Once you have decided on the products you need then it’s time to find a company who will supply them. Since world trade was affected by Covid, Australians have been more focussed on supporting Australian business. Choosing an Australian owned company for your pharmacy needs is a simple way to be aligned with supporting our nation and providing more jobs. Win, win!
Dr. Ben Graham, owner of Bligh Veterinary Services Centre, has recently been on this journey when he purchased an established vet clinic in NSW. When asked his thoughts about choosing veterinary products he said, “I am happy to use generic products, especially those that are Australian made as I have always found the quality to be just as high as the branded product equivalent”.
Dr. Graham says that patient care and customer affordability are considerations for selecting the right products: “I like supporting Australian made, and generic products allow me to do this while still knowing that my patients are receiving the highest level of care. Saving money is very important to some clients and generic products allow us to provide care that in some cases, would otherwise not be affordable”.
Abbey Animal Health is the largest Australian owned animal health company that supplies veterinary products manufactured in Australia. Abbey has been working with independent vet clinics for the past 10 years and understands the needs and challenges of running a business; and offers flexible options that will work for you and your startup clinic.
To find out more and how to build a relationship with Abbey call us on 02 8088 0720 or visit see our website www.abbeylabs.com.au for more information.
