AAHA’s recent retention study reveals challenges that must be met to keep educated veterinarians and vet techs by proxy practicing. Veterinary medicine has a problem: attrition. The study’s introduction includes these factors:
- 30 percent of those in clinical practice plan to change practices or leave within the next year.
- Once they leave clinical practice, only 10 percent would ever consider returning.
- We can’t graduate our way out of this crisis; retention is the key.
To improve retention, owners and leaders need to know what employees truly want. Making changes without that information wastes effort and resources.
Source: AAHA NEWStat, January 3, 2024. Link. Get the full 2024 white paper here <Link>.
Also see: Search results for retention, AHD Archives. Link. Whether retaining employees or clients, keeping people engaged with business requires strategic focus and tactical execution.
Engaged employees also help retain animal owners. Their passion for animal health and participation in community activities resonates with clients.
