Twenty-plus years ago, an equine veterinarian shared his troubles with keeping inventory, invoices, medical records and follow-ups current. The discussion led me to suggest he consider hiring a person to be his shadow. A few months later, he called to say thank you. He said the assistant had captured more than double the wages in lost charges alone in the first 90 days.
Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA, shares the benefits of having an ambulatory assistant in this article. Fans of National Geo Wild TV programs featuring veterinarians can see the value of an extra set of hands, ears and legs during cite visits.
Source: EquiManagement, Spring 2022, page 14. Link.
Meeting the needs of clients and patients can be made easier with the efforts of a team. Don’t hesitate to hire an assistant—you deserve the help!” – Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA
INSIGHTS: Call them shadows, gophers, ambulatory assistants, veterinarian assistants or something else . . . they pay their way and then some.