Matt Meeker, co-founder of the house call veterinary service BarkCare, advises other entrepreneurs to center their energies on serving clients and their needs-the specifics will come later. Listen as he explains this process.
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Q: We're getting some clients who don't want to pay for and don't see the need for some at-home pain control drugs. Can you offer us any tips for explaining the value and importance of pain control for pets?
Put these feline-focused handouts to work for your veterinary clinic today.
Clients get the most knowledgeable advice about dental care from veterinary teams, and purchasing (and re-purchasing) dental products from you positions pet owners to successfully maximize their pets' dental health. Here's how to stay top of mind.
Do you know what your clients think they know about their dogs' dental health?
As hard as it may be, let negative stories about the veterinary profession lie and they'll die out sooner than you'd think.
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Toss outdated myths to the curb with the one cat video your clients need to see.
Learn how to respond when pet owners resist your microchip recommendations.
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Pets and owners alike suffer when an ear infection arises. Follow these tips from Dr. Cecilia Friberg, DACVD, to the get the whole household comfortable once again.
Watch for clients' emotions in the moment, rather than trying to "fix" what they're feeling.
Use this handout to talk to veterinary clients about what otitis is and what they can do to help their pet.
Q: A big online directory of veterinarians is asking us to pay to show up. Is it worth it? Shouldn't I be driving traffic to my own website?
With a growing number of veterinary provider options, sustaining relationships is more important than ever for retaining clients.
Use this handout to answer veterinary clients' common questions about their pet's ear and skin conditions.
A profession open about its economic woes needs veterinary associations to 'spin' negative public perception to make clients understand the need-and struggle-for financially strapped veterinarians to make a profit.
Check your results for the No Baloney BizQuiz.
Educate your clients on ways they can keep their cats' chompers healthy.
Client handout: What to do for my dog's itchy, sore ears?
Share these fun feline tidbits with your clients on social media.
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dvm360 News Channel Director Kristi Reimer reports a tip from Dr. Jeff Werber about boosting your online presence ... with less of an "ick" factor if it feels a little weird.
Implement this action plan to deal with your volatile veterinary clients-and avoid any dangerous situations in the process.
Get more cat clients in your door-and keep them coming back-with this feline-friendly advice.
Client handout: What is good healthcare for cats?
Many veterinarians worry about how online critics might-or are-affecting their business, but those reviews can also take an emotional toll.
If you want more feline patients flocking to your veterinary hospital, see how many of these cat-friendly concepts you can implement in practice.
How to turn a bad veterinary client experience around in 15 minutes or less
A recent study uncovered the differences between dog owners and cat owners and looked at how those differences affect clients' attitudes toward veterinary care.