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Ep. 93 | How to Remove Financial Barriers to Care with Aimee St. Arnaud
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
08/15/23 • 35 min
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 sharing a systematic approach to tailoring a clear, flexible financial strategy that fits your particular practice’s values and resources.
Aimee St. Arnaud, practice owner and founder of Open Door Veterinary Collective, walks Host Nicole Clausen through a new way of tackling the realities of pet care costs and collaborating to create a win-win financially and emotionally. Her team offers both consultation and courses to help practices put in place practical tools to soften the biggest barrier to care. Clients and practices alike can benefit from Open Door’s step-by-step guidance around things like pay-over-time options that put the care pets need within the reach of clients on a budget.
You’ll come away inspired to explore new online payment platforms, train team members to have frank (but supportive) conversations and put in place a plan that takes into consideration all the variables and modulates spectrum of care and pricing accordingly. It’s exciting stuff that can be transformational for practices struggling to find the balance between profitability and compassionate care in an inflationary world!
Curious to know more about what the Open Door Veterinary Collective is all about? You can find out about all their resources and partnerships at this link.
You can also join the Inventory Strategy Network – our free virtual neighborhood for inventory managers and other veterinary professionals – by visiting this link.
KEY QUOTES:
- “Telling clients that you can’t help them because they have no money is one of the leading causes of burnout in the vet profession.” (Aimee)
- “As many times as you have (the money conversation) it’s still heartbreaking. How can we build a bridge to make sure not only that patients are cared for but our teams feel cared for as well?” (Nicole)
- “Giving (clients) a wealth of options and resources to truly make it a collaboration feels very exciting to me because it’s not just a one-way conversation anymore.” (Nicole)
- “It takes less time to go over these plans with people and present this then it does to deal with when they can’t afford the care and they give a negative one-star review.” (Aimee)
- “As more practices try to do (pay-over-time) and it becomes the norm, it’s really going to help break this barrier to care.” (Aimee)
ABOUT VCL:
Veterinary Care Logistics serves veterinarians and their teams who are frustrated that their current inventory system is not functioning correctly and are facing out of control inventory costs and improperly stocked hospitals. VCL helps veterinarians through inventory analysis, comprehensive step-by-step action plans, and thorough team member training. My clients experience great success and rave about my work because I roll up my sleeves and get dirty working with your hospital to improve your inventory as if it was my own hospital.
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Ep. 92 | Are you the Purr-fect Inventory Manager? How & Why Inventory Matters
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
07/11/23 • 28 min
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 sure, but inventory managers also tend to be super-hard on themselves, which doesn’t help anyone! The goal is to acknowledge our impacts, celebrate the victories and put in place processes (like reorder tags or practice system software) that keep our practices running smoothly and profitably. Efficient inventory management pays real financial, practical and even emotional dividends for vets, technicians, support staff and – most of all – our patients! And if you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite know where you fit into your practice or the job seems thankless and overwhelming, we’ve got you! Nicole is sharing on this episode some wonderful affirmations that speak directly to inventory managers – the very specific challenges we face as well as the many reasons we have to recognize a job well done!
Don’t miss our upcoming FREE July 18th webinar. It’s all about how to keep your practice management system accurate, including Nicole’s processes and tips to maximize your software and therefore your valuable time! To register, just click this link.
You might also want to check out Vet Care Logistics’ new Reorder Tag Magic course. It’s your step-by-step guide to the process and lifetime access costs just $9. Learn more here.
Finally, stay tuned for our upcoming multi-part series focused on all things COGS – Cost of Goods. You won’t want to miss it!
Would you like to learn more about our Inventory 911 Toolkit, a step-by-step blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
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Ep. 85 | The Tightrope of Controlled Substance Regulations: Improving Your Compliance with Lauren Forsythe, PharmD
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
03/21/23 • 33 min
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 compliance issues before they start. Their conversation focuses on why it’s important to establish dispensary protocols as well as concrete strategies to get the job done at your particular practice. You’ll learn about common mistakes and how to get around the reflexively fearful response many of us have when it comes to taking on the management of controlled substances.
Ready to fall in love with your inventory? Check out Nicole’s new (and totally free) mini-course at this link. And stay tuned for more fun mini-courses and events upcoming this spring!
Would you like to learn more about Inventory 911 Toolkit, our step-by-step blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
You can also join our virtual neighborhood for inventory managers and other veterinary professionals for free by visiting this link. Or follow what we’re up to @Instagram.
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Ep. 27 | Becoming a Virtual Vet Tech with Jenica Veley, RVT
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
12/15/20 • 38 min
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.
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Ep. 98 | Behind the Scenes of Writing My First Book: Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
09/13/24 • 23 min
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, designed to be accessible and neurodivergent-friendly, addresses the common struggles faced by inventory managers in the veterinary field.
Nicole dives deep into the writing and editing process, emphasizing the different learning styles her book caters to, and how she incorporated fun and practical elements to make inventory concepts more engaging. Whether you're a novice just stepping into inventory management or a seasoned veteran looking to refine your skills, this book promises to be a constant companion filled with strategies, real-world scenarios, and best practices.
Key Takeaways:
- Inspiration and Audience: Nicole’s book is dedicated to the often-overlooked role of inventory managers, aiming to support them with comprehensive resources.
- Writing Process and Challenges: Nicole navigated the complexities of writing and editing, guided by a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly coach.
- Content Structure: The book is laid out to follow the flow of inventory in a practice, making it easier for readers to relate theory to real-world application.
- Educational Utility: It includes practical examples, story problems, and a formula quick reference guide to demystify inventory management for veterinary practices.
- Upcoming Plans: Nicole hints at exciting new releases and free resources that will be unveiled in the next quarter.
Notable Quotes:
- "I wrote this book to be a long-lasting resource and reference for managing inventory in your practice."
- "Inventory management is a practice, not a destination."
- "I wanted this book to be accessible to folks who learn a little bit differently, who, you know, just have different learning styles."
- "Nobody wants to read a really dry, boring, professional-sounding book on inventory."
- "I poured a lot of time and love and sometimes tears into this book, s
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Ep. 87 | 5 Inventory Things that Shouldn't Be Normalized in Vet Med
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
04/18/23 • 35 min
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 that have been normalized when it comes to inventory managers and what their jobs entail. And she also knows how we can push back, creating systems and processes that benefit us and our entire practice! You’ll learn on this episode about nine of the biggest myths Nicole has encountered over her years of working with a huge variety of clients across the U.S. and beyond. She’s giving us permission to question business as usual and practical tips designed to set our practices up with protocols that work. If you’re feeling confused, lost, devalued or burdened by unrealistic expectations (your own as well as those imposed by others) then this episode will serve as an important reminder that you’re not alone. Far from it – and stay tuned! Because things can (and will) get better. You can join a community of inventory managers who feel mastery on the job and peace of mind – even on their days off!
Ready to get optimized? Don’t miss Nicole’s latest FREE workshop, available here! This three-day class (April 18-20) will teach you how to effortlessly craft an inventory action plan, including helpful insights into how to consolidate orders and navigate everything from new vendors to shipping costs. We’ll be teaming up, winning prizes and having lots of fun!
Would you like to learn more about Inventory 911 Toolkit, our step-by-step blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
You can also join the Inventory Strategy Network – our free virtual neighborhood for inventory managers and other veterinary professionals – by visiting this link.
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Ep. 80 | The Education of an Inventory Manager – Pt. 1
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
11/22/22 • 25 min
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 management that brought together all the things at which Nicole excels: Building relationships, figuring out systems, providing support and sharing a wealth of strategies for making your practice’s inventory a thing of beauty!
For show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcast
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Ep. 78 | Busting Controlled Substance Myths with Jack Teitelman
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
10/25/22 • 53 min
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 and it’s not pretty. Your program doesn’t have to be perfect, but it must demonstrate seriousness of intent and consistency.
Feeling fully compliant and ready to face the DEA? If not, you might want to take a short risk assessment quiz to determine whether a discovery call is in order! You can find the link here.
Would you like to learn more about Inventory 911 Toolkit, our step-by-step blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
You can also join our virtual neighborhood for inventory managers and other veterinary professionals for free by visiting this link.
ABOUT VCL:
Veterinary Care Logistics serves veterinarians and their teams who are frustrated that their current inventory system is not functioning correctly and are facing out of control inventory costs and improperly stocked hospitals. VCL helps veterinarians through inventory analysis, comprehensive step-by-step action plans, and thorough team member training. My clients experience great success and rave about my work because I roll up my sleeves and get dirty working with your hospital to improve your inventory as if it was my own hospital.
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Ep. 77 | Pricing Your Services Strategically with Lindsey McMakin
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
10/18/22 • 35 min
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 and other data to generate, follow and track – not once in a blue moon but on a regular basis!
For show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcast
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Ep. 97 | Optimizing Your Inventory COGS with Emmitt Nantz
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals
06/11/24 • 38 min
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. In particular this conversation highlights the power of harnessing predictive data analytics to locate that sweet spot we all want when it comes to having not too much, and not too little, but JUST the right amount of inventory. It’s a driver of profit and frees up resources for more important things like pay raises, bonuses and capital improvements to our practices. Learn how tools like Inventory Ally and the Inventory 911 Toolkit streamline operations, initiate incremental improvements, reduce inventory reactivity and systematize product replenishment. “We want to strive for perfection because it sounds like, well, perfection,” says Nicole. “But actually what we want to strive for is excellence and (inventory) guardrails are what give us that excellence.” Join our host in welcoming a systems wizard ready to help us take control and strike that balance!
Visit this link if you’d like to learn more about Inventory Ally or schedule a demo. Start unlocking savings and unleashing your veterinary practice’s full potential today!
Would you like to learn more about Inventory 911 Toolkit, our step-by-step blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
You can also join our virtual neighborhood for inventory managers and other veterinary professionals for free by visiting this link.
KEY QUOTES:
- “Cost of Goods Sold actually has a lot of inefficiencies and lack of predictability built into it already and that’s why (COGS) becomes a key driver in the big picture.” (Emmitt)
- “If you have stale inventory hanging around on the shelf, you’re really taking away opportunities that could do some really cool things in your practice.” (Nicole)
- “If you’re trying to reduce COGS, then we have to make sure we have the full picture first ... so I invite you to have a conversation with your accountant to understand where they’re getting that number from and what’s included, what’s not.” (Nicole)
- “If your budget is so restrictive that you almost can’t keep anything in stock, we have bigger problems that we need to address.” (Nicole)
- “Instead of being a target, Cost of Goods Sold is really more of an outcome that we should start to monitor for changes over time.” (Emmitt)
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Emmitt Nantz is a co-Founder and visionary leader at Inventory Ally, a cutting-edge inventory management software solution designed specifically for veterinary hospitals. By leveraging the latest technologies and industry insights, Inventory Ally equips veterinary teams with the tools they need to achieve unparalleled efficiency, cost savings, and improved patient care.
Learn more about Inventory Ally or schedule a demo at: www.inventoryally.com
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