Veterinary Practice Management Brian Wright MBA CMgr CVPM Veterinary Practice Management Association
Why me? Science based Biochemistry – clinical/research Administrative load Further qualifications Professional manager
Veterinary Practice Meet George Recently qualified vet Set up his own practice
Successful Veterinary Practice George was good Well-liked Competent Healthy pets Happy clients George was happy
Veterinary Business
Who runs the Practice? George is a vet George wants to vet George is happy vetting George needs a Practice/Business Manager
The role of the Manager Personnel Marketing Finance Compliance Strategy
Personnel Recruitment Staff Handbook Staff Contracts Induction Managing expectations Skill mix – existing & required Induction Reporting lines Training short & long term Appraisal Motivation Team Building Staff Handbook Protocols SOPs Staff Contracts Disciplinary Grievance Job Descriptions Health & Safety WTD CPD Development Recording
Marketing Image Practice Brochure Literature Website Client Bonding Advertising
Finance Turnover Budget Expenditure Investment Price review Benchmarking Investment Borrowing Capital Return Budget Monitor & Review Expenditure Overheads Supplier Contracts Bank/credit charges
Compliance Statutory Requirements Health & Safety Ethical considerations RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct Practice Standards Clinical Audit
Strategy Vision & Mission Future Growth & Direction Service Provision Utilisation of Resources Physical and Human Business Planning Competition
Careers in Practice Management Veterinary Practice Private Corporate Academia Vet Schools Business Units Charities and NFPOs Consultancy Veterinary Industry
Veterinary Industry
Pfizer Business Consultants Purdue University European School of Management “Experts” from across Europe 18 months intensive training Launched “Vet Support +” in March 2010 Range of “products” to vet practices
Person Specification for a Manager Knowledge of business/management Year 2 Enterprise module Further qualification Knowledge of the veterinary environment Culture Insular
Further Qualification Business/Management degree, diploma, certificate, award, etc Veterinary Practice Administration Certificate (VPAC) Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM)
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