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Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
After working with thousands of veterinary professionals and inventory managers from across the country as the founder of Veterinary Care Logistics and the Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network, I've come to realize two things. One, as veterinary professionals we need help managing inventory (you are not alone!). Two, there are so many talented, dedicated, passionate veterinary professionals with amazing stories. Join us for the Inventory Nation podcast to hear the stories and voices of vet med AND help manage and control your inventory.
Episodes
Ep. 100 | The Leadership Secret That Turns Struggles into Superpowers with Ron Sosa
Our veterinary office practices are built on control or conformity, but this very special episode of “The Inventory Nation Podcast” focuses on a different priority: connection. Join host Nicole Clausen for a fascinating conversation with Ron Sosa, a certified veterinary practice management expert, all about neurodiversity in the workplace and the transformational results that can occur when leader
Ep. 99 | For When Your Stressed... A Calming Guided Meditation
SUMMARY: Welcome back! We’re so glad you can join us for this very special – and very important – episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast. Because she’s been there, Host Nicole Clausen knows intimately how the stress of managing inventory can wreak havoc. That’s why she has chosen to devote this episode to an amazing form of self-care: Meditation. Tune in to learn how to divert high anxiety into t
Ep. 98 | Behind the Scenes of Writing My First Book: Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
Episode Summary:Welcome back to another episode of the Inventory Nation podcast! In this special edition, host Nicole Clausen takes you behind the scenes of her first-ever book, "Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals." Nicole shares her heartfelt journey—from conceptualizing the book to the challenges she faced during the writing process and her ultimate inspiration. The book
Ep. 97 | Optimizing Your Inventory COGS with Emmitt Nantz
SUMMARY: “Don’t shoot for minimization or maximization. Shoot for optimization!” So says our expert and co-founder of Inventory Ally, Emmitt Nantz, on this episode of Inventory Nation. Host Nicole Clausen welcomes this leader in the field of veterinary operations improvements to explain why Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is currently a high priority and how systems have evolved to increase efficiencies
Ep. 96 | COGS Mini Series: What Should Your Inventory Costs/COGS Be?
When it comes to managing Cost of Goods Sold, it’s critical to have a strategy for tracking and reducing expenditures – which is why our Veterinary Care Logistics community always has lots of questions on the topic! It’s also why we’re all about COGS on this episode of Inventory Nation when Host Nicole Clausen shares her step-by-step approach to securing your clinic’s all-important bottom line. We
Ep. 95 | Lessons I Learned the Hard Way as a Beginner Inventory Manager
How did our host, Nicole Clausen, come to be a thought leader for veterinary practices nationwide? On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast she shares with us her origin story and lessons learned on her professional journey from logistical overwhelm to veterinary clinic management mastery. We are learning about the “aha” moments and highly successful systems Nicole developed through trial a
Ep. 94 | My 3 Favorite Ways to Know When Hospital Supplies are Low
What is it about “back to school” season? It just feels like a great time to start fresh! And if you’re a veterinary inventory manager, that probably means taking control of unnecessary guesswork – and stress! Nicole Clausen, host of The Inventory Nation Podcast, gets us started with a strategy for reliably managing reorder points. You’ll learn about tried-and-true methods for keeping your invento
Ep. 93 | How to Remove Financial Barriers to Care with Aimee St. Arnaud
SUMMARY: There it is: The dreaded “payment due in full at time of service” sign at your front desk. For many pet owners it can make the difference between seeking treatment and walking away. Sad, uncomfortable conversations about the financial bottom line are a huge cause of burnout for care providers, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Our special guest on this episode of Inventory Nation is sha
Ep. 92 | Are you the Purr-fect Inventory Manager? How & Why Inventory Matters
On this jam-packed episode of Inventory Nation our Host Nicole Clausen is reminding us why we do what we do and how to answer that all-important question: Am I doing a good job? You’ll learn why it’s important to establish a baseline and how to put in place objective measures to assess the health and functionality of our inventory management systems. We don’t want to wear rose-colored glasses, for
Ep. 91 | What to Do When Your DVMs Want ALL the Options
Here’s a scenario you may have experienced (and stressed over): Your DVMs seem to want ALL the options on the shelves and right NOW! On this episode of Inventory Nation our host, Nicole Clausen, shares a systematic framework to help you navigate what’s already in stock, massage the flow of products and create ordering procedures to accommodate (but not over-provide for) the demands of your practic
Ep. 90 | Going from Selling 2 in a Month to 17 in a Day -- What to Do Next!
We’ve all experienced it – those unpredictable surges in demand that come out of nowhere and throw us totally off our game. On this episode of Inventory Nation, Host Nicole Clausen walks us through this unsettling scenario. More importantly, she’s giving us a methodical approach to figuring out why these spikes happen and how (with a little planning) we can stay ahead of the curve. Given how hard
Ep. 89 | 11 Tactics for Helping Your Team to Enter Charges Correctly
Do you have an inventory management hero? Or maybe you’re the unsung hero? This episode of Inventory Nation introduces something brand new from Vet Care Logistics: Inventory Manager Appreciation Day, which this year takes place on June 7th and will also mark the opening of nominations for Inventory Manager of the Year! So stay tuned for accolades as well as exciting gifts for our honorees! Host Ni
Ep. 88 | Getting Your Inventory Set Up with Inventory System Deep Dive
Overwhelmed? Confused? Sometimes even waking up at night with inventory anxiety? Nicole Clausen, host of the Inventory Nation Podcast, well remembers having exactly those feelings when she was just starting out – and wishing she had a comprehensive resource. That’s why she has created a new inventory ecosystem methodology – the program she wishes she’d had access to back in the day! This episode
Ep. 87 | 5 Inventory Things that Shouldn't Be Normalized in Vet Med
Time flies! On this special episode of Inventory Nation, Host Nicole Clausen is celebrating six years of serving her favorite people – us! When she started Veterinary Care Logistics in 2017, it was out of a strong desire to help the many inventory managers who feel overwhelmed or beaten down by their job descriptions. Having once been there herself, Nicole knows well the behaviors and assumptions
Ep. 86 | 5 Steps for Getting Your Team Excited About Change
Change is never easy and – especially in a fast-paced clinic environment where so many variables pop up every single day – it can even be destabilizing. That’s why Host Nicole Clausen is devoting this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast to Five Simple Steps to reduce the fear factor when it comes to adopting new systems or processes. She walks us through practical approaches that will smooth t
Ep. 85 | The Tightrope of Controlled Substance Regulations: Improving Your Compliance with Lauren Forsythe, PharmD
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Penny-wise and pound-foolish. Either of these adages apply perfectly to the topic at hand on this episode of Inventory Nation. Dr. Lauren Forsythe – a controlled substances expert and Pharmacy Service Head at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital – highlights for Host Nicole Clausen how risk mitigation can prevent costly regulatory
Ep. 84 | 3 Things to Remember When Being an Inventory Manager Feels Impossible
Help! Have you ever gone from feeling in total command of your inventory to … what?? The wheels suddenly seem to have come off the bus, thanks to an unexpected rush or a crush of back orders. Don’t worry! Host Nicole Clausen has your back and is devoting this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast to managing through – practically and emotionally – when things start to fall apart. And, by the way
Ep. 83 | Quantifying Your Value as an Inventory Manager
Ever wondered how to showcase the value you bring as an inventory manager? Or wanted to truly shine during a salary negotiation or on your latest resume? Host Nicole Clausen devotes this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast to giving you strategies to demonstrate – in very concrete ways – the huge benefits this work bring to to veterinary practices. And there’s nothing squishy about it since me
Ep. 82 | Tactics for Creating Systems for Your Inventory
SUMMARY: Passion is at the heart of every great romance and it’s no different went it comes to Host Nicole Clausen’s ongoing affair with all things inventory management! This episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast offers you a front-row seat on what it feels like to Fall In Love With Your Inventory! Returning with her first podcast of 2023 (and since the loss of her beloved Tank), Nicole jumps ri
Ep. 81 | The Education of an Inventory Manager – Pt. 2
Rock star inventory managers are made – not born! That’s the message from Host Nicole Clausen, who on this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast shares the personal story of her vision for an independent vet consulting business and how she made it happen. All the transformational tools and strategies she offers clinics around the country didn’t materialize overnight. As Nicole describes (starti
Ep. 80 | The Education of an Inventory Manager – Pt. 1
On this episode of Inventory Nation we’re invited to join Host Nicole Clausen for an intimate look at her journey from a childhood passion for marine biology and furry animals to the happy accident that brought her into the world of veterinary medicine. It’s a community she has loved for all kinds of reasons right from the start, but it was her introduction to the “puzzle” that is inventory manage
Ep. 78 | Busting Controlled Substance Myths with Jack Teitelman
We all know controlled substances are to be handled with care, but Host Nicole Clausen’s guest on this episode of Inventory Nation drives home just how critical it is to mitigate risk – before a breach of compliance occurs! Jack Teitelman, a 26-year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), has seen first-hand the fall-out for veterinary registrants who fail to put adequate systems in place an
Ep. 77 | Pricing Your Services Strategically with Lindsey McMakin
On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast we’re learning about how to take a strategic look at everything on our ledgers, from COGs to employee expenses to the shortfalls too many practices experience as a result of underpricing common procedures like basic exams. Host Nicole Clausen asks Lindsey to share thoughts on how practices can keep competitive with online pharmacies and which reports
Ep. 76 | Career Sustainability in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Eve Harrison
On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast we hear first-hand from Host Nicole Clausen’s very happy guest how she established a practice that feels liberating, nourishing and reflective of her values. Dr. Eve Harrison runs a Los Angeles-based Concierge Vet practice that enables her to give the highest level of care to the clients who are the best fit at a wage that feels like fair compensatio
Ep. 75 | How Shelly Chadwick, CVIP Reduced Her COGS from 23% to 17%
Welcome back to The Inventory Nation Podcast and a special episode showcasing incredible changes Host Nicole Clausen’s guest was able to implement after becoming a Veterinary Care Logistics Certified Veterinary Inventory Professional. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated or at a loss for how to put the right systems in place, you’re not alone. As you’ll hear in this lively conversation, Shell
Ep. 74 | How Much Time Should Inventory Take?
How much time should inventory management take? The short answer is: It depends! Every situation involves variability and nuance, but there’s one thing that pretty much all of us have in common: We have to start somewhere! We also have to understand that getting the right system in place requires time, patience and, very often, some help. The most important thing is establishing a clear endpoint –
Ep. 73 | 5 Important Inventory Tasks You Might Not Think About
Host Nicole Clausen is drilling down on her Top Five Tasks for mastering your inventory management. She covers everything from regulatory compliance to negotiating with vendors, offering up great insights and tips to keep you on track. You’ll come away with new checklists to smooth your process, thoughts about the importance of creating boundaries with sales reps and ideas to help you get your tea
Ep. 72 | The Intersection of Inventory Management and Social Media with Cheyanne Flerx
Social media can feel overwhelming, but not when you have an expert like Cheyanne Flerx — aka Hey Cheyanne! — onboard to show you the ropes. On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast, this maestro of online communication shares with Host Nicole Clausen her best advice for veterinary professionals who want to increase visibility and capture the spirit of their practice’s core values.You can f
Ep. 71 | Tips for Keeping Inventory Accurate in Your PiMS
Welcome to the two-year anniversary of The Inventory Nation Podcast! It’s amazing to see a little experiment that started off as a way to stay connected during Covid19 lockdown blossom into a thriving community of support. Host Nicole Clausen continues sharing ideas and strategies for optimizing veterinary practices with a look at ways to integrate inventory management into our practice informatio
Ep. 70 | Drew Bartholomew - A New Way for Calculating COGS
This episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast looks at veterinary practices through the prism of MBA best practices. Host Nicole Clausen interviews Drew Bartholomew, Chief Operating Officer at Vetcelerator, who is sharing new ways of measuring Costs of Goods Sold. With an MBA from The Wharton School, he is highlighting the business case for systematically tracking baseline factors that determine ov
Ep. 69 | A Walkthrough of the Inventory 911 Toolkit
If you feel like your inventory is in chaos and every day brings more, this one’s for you! Host Nicole Clausen breaks down her comprehensive Inventory 911 Toolkit, a step-by-step blueprint to optimize your knowledge, strategy and confidence. You’ll learn what the course includes as well as the goals behind its design – the primary one being freedom. The Inventory 911 Toolkit course includes a vari
Ep. 68 | What Every New Inventory Manager Should Know
Are you new to inventory management? Feeling overwhelmed? Can’t find the playbook that spells it all out? Check, check and check! Not to worry. Nicole Clausen, founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, has got you covered. On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast she is walking us through Five Things Every Inventory Manager Should Know (plus a very important bonus tip!). The quickest way to bui
Ep. 67 | 3 Sneaky $$ Leaks in Your Inventory
Are you staying ahead of price increases – especially in an economy where the cost of everything seems to be going up, up, up? On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast you’ll find out why it’s more important than ever to have systems in place to prevent three common pricing mistakes that can erode bottom-line revenue. Host Nicole Clausen, founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, is highlightin
Ep. 66 | Overcoming the Paralyzing Fear of Running Out
Does the thought of running out of a veterinary medicine or supply strike fear in your heart? Are you the sort of inventory manager who buys in excess “just in case”? If so, this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast is for you! Chronically overstocking products not only reduces your practice’s efficiency, it also diverts resources better spent on things like equipment repair, new hires, or rais
Ep. 65 | The Inside Scoop on Your Inventory Costs & COGS
Is your inventory manager empowered to protect your bottom line? If not, then you’re leaving money on the table that could be used instead to grow the healthiest, most robust veterinary practice possible! This episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast focuses on all things COGS, which stands for Cost of Goods Sold. Host Nicole Clausen, president and inventory expert at Veterinary Care Logistics, wal
Ep. 64 | Leading Thriving Veterinary Teams with Josh Vaisman
How can I avoid burnout and get more fulfillment from my career? That’s the golden question these days… Join me in this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast as I welcome Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP, CCFP, to talk about navigating the challenges and hardships you face as a veterinary professional and how to truly thrive in your career. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventory
Ep. 63 | How To Lower Your COGS (and Not Just Order Less)
Is the cost of goods sold at your practice feeling high and out of control? In this episode, Nicole responds to some frequent questions about costs of goods sold. She discusses some of her strategies for keeping costs of goods in control. Nicole also shares the details of her inventory management software, Inventory Ally.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastTo learn
Ep. 62 | Behind the Scenes of Becoming a Certified VIP with Emily Walker
In this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Nicole and Emily Walker, an education consultant and curriculum specialist, walk through the Veterinary Inventory Professional (CVIP) certification program. They discuss the learning journey for the student and more behind the scene details. The VIP certification program opens for enrollment on April 25th.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Fa
Ep. 61 | Tips to Keep Inventory Accurate in Your Practice Management System
In this episode, Nicole discusses the benefits of accurate inventory in your practice management system and how it can help efficiently manage your inventory. She gives her favorite tips on best practices for optimizing your unique PiMS system.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcast
Ep. 60 | Measuring Success in Your Inventory
In this episode, Nicole discusses what success looks like when properly managing an inventory system. She also talks about some common red flags to watch for that would uncover problems.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Insta
Ep. 59 | Feeling Stressed? Listen to This
Nicole leads a guided meditation specifically for veterinary professionals to help release stress.Want to skip right to the meditation? Head to 3:23 of the recording. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Ep. 58 | How to Track and Identify Discounts in Your PiMS
In this episode, Nicole reveals that discounts are a common revenue leak. She highlights some of the problems with providing discounts without a system for tracking. She also gives a few tips for how to better understand and manage discounts in your practice.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetl
Ep. 57 | Why Keeping Your PiMS Accurate is Beneficial
In this episode, Nicole discusses why it is critical to have an accurate practice management system to help manage inventory. She gives some examples of how the practice management system can help or hurt your processes.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:We
Ep. 56 | Don’t Forget to Look at Your Revenue + 4 Other Key Takeaways from This Week
In this episode, Nicole shares 5 different things that she learned last week about managing inventory. During her 1 on 1 sessions with clients she noticed some themes and wanted to share them.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook |
Ep. 55 | The Top 5 Tools and Resources Any Inventory Manager Needs
In this episode, Nicole lists some of her top resources and tools to help manage inventory in a more efficient way. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Ep. 54 | How Others Are Managing Their Inventory
In this episode, Nicole discusses results from her survey of 139 practices. She reviews each question, it’s results, and what she found interesting about the state of inventory in veterinary medicine. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | F
Ep. 53 | Ways to Add More Time in Your Day with Emmitt Nantz
In this episode, Emmitt and Nicole discuss the key strategic goals of Galaxy Vets and why each area is critical to operating a business where employees and customers are happy. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Ep. 52 | 3 Signs Your Inventory is Working Well
In this episode Nicole lists her top three signs that your inventory system is healthy. She also discusses the constantly changing state of inventory and why it is critical to learn to adapt to it to avoid stress. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website |
Ep. 51 | 3 Things That Keep You From Spending Time with Your Patients
Inventory Nation Podcast – Nicole Clausen, Operations: Understanding BottlenecksBottlenecks, roadblocks, and constraints in vetmed operations can limit growth and disrupt patient care. In this episode, Nicole covers what they are, the negative impact, a few examples of common constraints, along with some tips on how to optimize around the problem. For more information about Inventory Ally, check o
Ep. 50 | How Your Inventory Might Be Affecting Your Cash Flow (and Getting a Raise)
In this episode, Nicole discusses having too much stock on hand, reasons that it can happen, how it impacts the business, as well as a few tips on how to better manage stock levels to free up cash for the practice.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website |
Ep. 49 | Inventory Management Systems and Processes (and Burnout!) with Emmitt Nantz
In this episode, Emmitt and Nicole discuss the vital role that continuous improvement can play in operating a hospital. A good continuous improvement strategy can decrease stress, improve inventory, and generate revenue growth. Emmitt talks about some dos and don’ts of cost of goods and managing goals.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcas
Ep. 48 | The Future of Inventory in VetMed
In this episode, Nicole reveals her thoughts on the future of inventory in vet med practices. She talks about the importance of having effectively designed systems to help offset rising costs, create extra budgets for staff, and other revenue-generating areas of practice.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check
Ep. 47 | Create an Impactful Practice Through the Power of Connection with Kelsey Kurtis
In this episode, Kelsey and Nicole discuss the importance of branding with a connection to clients. Kelsey talks about the difference between branding and marketing and gives some strategies for how to create and manage a stronger brand that ultimately creates happier clients and thriving workplace cultures.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFOLLOW OR CONTAC
Ep. 46 | Delegating Your Inventory & Building Your Dream Team with Michael Shirley
In this episode, Michael Shirley, the Chief Empowerment Officer at Family Pet Health, and Nicole Clausen discuss what it means to run a practice while empowering the employees. Michael highlights strategies for making a practice a place that each person is happy to work at every day. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn
Ep. 45 | How To Lower Your COGS (and Not Just Order Less)
Is the cost of goods sold at your practice feeling high and out of control? In this episode, Nicole responds to some frequent questions about costs of goods sold. She discusses some of her strategies for keeping costs of goods in control. Nicole also has an exciting announcement to make about a new venture that can help you manage inventory.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogi
Ep. 44 | Managing Inventory: Canada vs United States Edition with Brynne Hagerman
What would your practice look like if inventory was under control, planned, and efficient? In this episode, Brynne and Nicole discuss the cost of managing inventory poorly, common problems that practices face with inventory, and some tips for how to get on track with inventory so that your practice can have what it needs without tying up resources and wasting money.View more information and the sh
Ep. 43 | Large Animal Inventory & Technician Licensure Legislation in Montana with Marcia Cantrell, CVT
In this episode, Marcia and Nicole discuss managing inventory and have some tips for managing in different seasons and types of practices. They also discuss licensing of vet techs, why it is important, and what to expect from a LVT if you are running a clinic.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastIf you're looking for more inventory assistance, join the free Vete
Ep. 42 | Harnessing the Power of Leadership in Your Practice with Rick Clausen
In this special Father's Day episode, Rick and Nicole discuss what it means to be a leader. Rick gives some fundamental guidelines for how to lead and reveals the five essential elements for leading a successful mission or project.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/FO
Ep. 41 | What Vet Med Gets Wrong About Inventory
Nicole discusses and reviews what veterinary medicine gets wrong about inventory. Inventory management is a very misunderstood aspect of managing a practice and over the years she's heard several misconceptions frequently.In this episode, Nicole breaks down:1. It’s okay to not know2. "It's always going to suck"3. "My inventory will never be under control"4. "No
Ep. 40 | Inventory Monsters, Online Pharmacies, and more with Stephanie Goss
In this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Stephanie Goss, the Director of Community Development for the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. We chat about how Stephanie got started in veterinary medicine and the path that led her to work at Uncharted. Stephanie and I also discuss:- How she leveraged her skills to help her succeed. - How critical having good peopl
Ep. 39 | Your Top 3 Inventory Frustrations and What to Do About Them
Welcome back to the Inventory Nation Podcast! In this episode, I'm breaking down some of your top frustrations when it comes to managing inventory in your veterinary practice. I'll be giving you some tips and tricks for:- How to handle when your team doesn't let you know when something is running low- Ways to leverage your practice management system to help sell things correctly so
Ep. 38 | Veterinary Practice Management Strategies with Ed Fegan
In this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Ed Fegan and Nicole Clausen discuss managing a practice like a business. Ed highlights the goal of Veterinary Business Professors and talks about why most practices can benefit from business coaching and training.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlog
Ep. 37 | Optimizing Your Veterinary Practice's Laboratory with Rachel Lemcke
In this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Rachel Lemcke and Nicole Clausen discuss managing and pricing laboratory services and some tips and strategies for how to make lab services a successful and profitable part of a veterinary practice.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory
Ep. 36 | Efficient Inventory Ordering with Vetcove's Jessica Rizza
In this episode, Jess and Nicole discuss Vetcove as a veterinary purchasing/ordering platform and a few tips for streamlining the process of getting help and ordering products. View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/Jess is one of Vetcove's Customer Success Managers. She
Ep. 35 | Owning a Thriving Veterinary Practice with Angela Hoffman, DVM
In this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Dr. Angela Hoffman talks about how she found her way into veterinary medicine, her goals for growth, the importance of building real relationships with clients, and building a great culture within a clinic.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/
Ep. 34 | Caring for Special-Abled Patients in Your Practice with Suzi Langer
In this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Suzi Langer. Suzi talks about Cerebella Hypoplasia, special abled pets, some of the issues that special abled pet owners experience when managing the health of their pet, and recommendations for veterinarians on how to help manage the care and anxiety of pet owners.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlo
Ep. 33 | Inventory Accounting Strategies with Keith VanHoy
In this episode, Keith talks about why having a strong financial and accounting system in place is important to the long-term strategy of a veterinarian clinic. He gives examples of some of the benefits of having a CPA and discusses challenges that clinics face when they do not have a solid partner to help with financial analysis.If you are fearful of seeking professional help or think that hirin
Ep. 32 | Prescription Monitoring Programs with Barb Hersh, RVT
In this episode, Barb and I discuss Prescription Monitoring Programs for veterinary practices. They are becoming increasingly more common for states to adhere to and have different requirements depending on the state. We chat about what a PMP is and why they are starting to be required in more states, in addition to some tips for helping maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines.You ca
Ep. 31 | Cleaning Up Your Inventory with Jennifer Potts, RVT
In this episode, Jennifer talks about her path into veterinary medicine. She discusses her challenges with the inventory system when taking on the role of Hospital Manager and goes into some detail about today’s process. The importance of the business culture and the path to repairing the culture at her practice is also highlighted.Jennifer also talks about what she wishes she’d known sooner as we
Ep. 30 | Inventory and Operations Management in the Emergency/Specialty Practice with Amanda Zachrich
In this episode, Amanda joins us to talk all about the logistics of managing inventory, operations, and financials in emergency and specialty veterinary practices.Amanda Zachrich has 8 years of experience in ER/specialty veterinary medicine, where she worked as lead CSR, technician, and hospital administrator. In addition, Amanda also has 10 years of business ownership experience, which greatly he
Ep. 29 | Hospice & End-of-Life Care in the Veterinary Practice with Dr. Kathleen Cooney, CHPV, CCFP
In this episode, Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP, the Director of Education at the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy, joins us to chat about hospice and end-of-life care in the veterinary practice. We chat about her journey in veterinary medicine, self-care tips, Dr. Kathy's tips for adding hospice services to your practice, and more.You can also learn more about the Companion Ani
Ep. 28 | Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Veterinary Practice with Clint Latham
In this episode, Clint talks about data protection and cybersecurity in veterinary hospitals.We get to hear how he got into Vet Med, the inspiration behind his company’s name, and he elaborates on Ransomware. Clint tells us about some of the larger Ransomware attacks he’s seen and heard of, and we learn that even the IoT (internet of things) is a target.What are some of the biggest challenges Clin
Ep. 27 | Becoming a Virtual Vet Tech with Jenica Veley, RVT
After 12 years working in the Veterinary field, Jenica Veley, an RVT from Ontario, Canada, saw a need in each clinic she worked in. Virtual VetTechs was born from her desire to address that need. She launched her services not long ago and has already added a new team member to help her in her goal of supporting Veterinarians in their journey.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Ins
Ep. 26 | How to Make Inventory Counts Suck Less
Cycle counting is an incredibly beneficial task and a key aspect of your inventory management strategy for your veterinary practice. First off, what is cycle counting? Typically when any inventory counting is mentioned, deep-seated dread and panic immediately come to the surface. If the very mention of counting makes you think of spending long hours (maybe even days!) at the end of the year counti
Ep. 25 | The Journey from CVT to Educator with Alyssa Mages, CVT
Alyssa Mages is CVT and the Chief Visionary Officer at Empowering Veterinary Teams. With over 16 years in the veterinary field and a lifetime of thinking outside of the box, she’s EVT’s go-to-gal for developing content and ensuring skills are taught and messages heard. When she's not creating, teaching or saving furry lives, she's hanging out with her family - amazing hubby, 2 small yet
Ep. 24 | Inventory Management Strategies with Kirk Augustine
In this episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Kirk Augustine! Kirk is the founder and president of Animal Health Digest. A seasoned animal health industry consultant and adviser, he has more than three decades of work roles and consulting experience in manufacturing and distribution, including channel strategies; reorganization, marketing, sales, purchasing, inventory control, training, and camp
Ep. 23 | Building Vibrant Veterinary Teams with Amy VanDeWater
Amy VanDeWater is the founder of Glue Veterinary Coaching and has over 30 years of experience in the veterinary industry. When she worked in the pharmaceutical/industry side of vet med, her primary focus was helping practices discover ways to provide the best medicine and client experiences and helping build productive, highly-skilled teams that drive practice growth. With Glue Veterinary Coachin
Ep. 22 | Strategies for Communicating with Clients During COVID with Debbie Boone, CVPM
In this episode, I am absolutely delighted to be joined by Debbie Boone, CVPM. She is a self-professed “customer service geek and champion for animal health”. A love of animals lead her to a degree in Animal Science from NC State University. To get her foot in the door to her dream job, she began her career in veterinary medicine as a part-time receptionist in 1985. She managed AAHA accredited hos
Ep. 21 | IT & Practice Management Systems for Veterinary Practices with Allen Crist
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I’m so excited to be joined by Jamie Gonzalez, a hospital manager with over 18 years of experience. She’s currently Currently in a practice manager role pursuing a regional manager position, as well as her CVPM certification and MBA.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US:Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
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