March 2024

Seeing the light in selling to ‘the dark side’

Four years ago, I did something that surprised me—I sold my practice to “the dark side,” a veterinary corporation. I never intended to do this, as I had heard so many negative comments about the problems of selling to the corporate world. Below are details about my journey that include issues I’ve never heard anyone else share about selling a practice to a corporation and continuing to work for the purchaser.

Rabbits in General Practice: Breaking the ‘Exotic’ Spell

In this session: Veronica Gventsadze, DVM, MA, PhD’s course will benefit all team members of a general practice that wants to open its doors to rabbits. Attendees will learn about the rewards of serving rabbit-owning clients, with an emphasis on defining and following each team member’s role and of working in unison, with the understanding that these roles and responsibilities can evolve as the team gains experience.

glassybaby’s “4 seconds 4 paws” Sale Makes Every “Second” Count

At glassybaby, giving is not just a part of their business model—it’s the heart of everything they do. Since its inception, glassybaby has been on a giving journey, donating over $14 million to nonprofits with nearly $4 million supporting animal-related causes. glassybaby is renowned for its exquisite hand-blown glass votive candle holders and drinking glasses. […]

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Pain points: Having a crucial conversation with pet owners

The chronic pain of osteoarthritis or other diseases was simply accepted in aging pets. Now that more is known about pain pathways and management, the one sticking point can be talking to clients about it and demonstrating a pet’s slowdown is pain-related, not simply an artifact of aging for which nothing can be done.

Pain points: Having a crucial conversation with pet owners

The chronic pain of osteoarthritis or other diseases was simply accepted in aging pets. Now that more is known about pain pathways and management, the one sticking point can be talking to clients about it and demonstrating a pet’s slowdown is pain-related, not simply an artifact of aging for which nothing can be done.

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