Here are some of the most common questions practice owners ask when deciding whether to transition their business to a Healthy Pet hospital. To read what other vets say about their experience in joining Healthy Pet, click here
A. No. The medical staff of each Healthy Pet hospital is solely responsible for all diagnoses and treatment decisions.
A. Not at all. Healthy Pet only acquires practices with outstanding staffs. Maintaining those staffs and their salary levels is an important part of ensuring our hospitals continue to provide the highest quality care. Healthy Pet’s pay scales and benefits are above industry averages, and we offer career growth opportunities for our staff members.
A. If the former owner wishes to continue to work, he or she will have an employment agreement, usually with the title of Chief of Staff.
A. You will receive an excellent return on your business investment, and the knowledge that your staff will have a secure future. Healthy Pet’s purchase prices for practices are above industry averages.
A. Not necessarily. According to a Veterinary Market Study by KPMG Economic Consulting Services, over the past 15 years vets who own their own practices have seen their real income decline by about 20%, despite their putting in more hours.
A. In general, we look for practices with two or more full-time doctors (or the equivalent) on staff. Equally important is the reputation of the practice for providing quality medicine, as well as its stability and well-maintained facility.
A. Healthy Pet streamlines marketing, human resources, computers, finance, accounting, purchasing and payroll in one proven system. During the transition period, Healthy Pet will either train a member of your staff for the role of Practice Manager, or put one in place.
A. No. You will continue to make all medical purchase decisions. However, we will enable you to take advantage of our national buying power to access the best pricing and optimize inventory levels.
A. Our aggressive, professionally managed recruitment programs are designed to attract the highest quality applicants. Our targeted programs address your full staffing needs, from associate veterinarians to technicians, groomers and receptionists.
A. Our network of experienced veterinarians and board-certified specialists is available, as needed, to consult with you about individual cases, as well as provide guidance on client relations, CE programs, practice expansion and other areas.
For more information about becoming a Healthy Pet hospital, click here
Or, contact Rachel Wilde, Business Development Manager, at 203.926.2430, rachelwilde@healthypet.net
