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Debi Lovell posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago
@ewotton – Hi Emily, great to see you’ve joined the Hub chat, it really is a mine of information. Thank you for your time again this morning on the Pet Health Plans presentation. Really excited to be working with Priory on this.
Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago
Just in case you have not seen the latest advice from govt on Covid business support: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk
Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago
The BVA are currently looking into the practicalities of furloughing staff ‘in’ and ‘out’. We are also investigating with employment specialists. As soon as we have guidance on this, we will share with members. Thanks for raising @benmonumentvets-co-uk. If anybody finds an answer sooner please share.
Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago
Hi all, Great article on the approach being taken by our colleagues over the pond on the issue of telemedicine: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/inside-navcveterinary-telehealth-whats-next/
Ben Gilbert-Pocock posted an update 6 years, 2 months ago
Anyone got any good places to advertise a new Practice Manager role? VPMG and linkedin already running it but anywhere else appreciated? this person may be coming from outside the industry and I’ve lived in the vet world too long I don’t know where to try!!!!
Indeed.com definitely worth a go Ben. Students at Bristol careers fair last week said they are going to this site to look for vet jobs as well as Vet Times!
Thinking along the same lines as indeed, I wonder if reed.co.uk might be worth a go too?
Morna Lincoln posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Can anyone please supply details of Zoetis rep for the North West? Trying to find out how I get vaccination cards now I am changing to Zoetis vaccines? Have emailed Zoetis but getting automated replies with no follow up.
Thankyou!
Thankyou
Spoke to Sam today who’s going to get NW rep to contact me 👍🏻
Morna Lincoln posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
At last I have taken over the practice I was working in, previously VP and our suppliers were Henry Schein via covetrus. Trying to order epoetin Neorecormon for cats but not in the NVS or Veenak product lists – any suggestions for ordering or do i need to go to a different supplier? Thanks
Looking into this for you Morna, sorry I don’t have an immediate answer. Sarah
@morna-lincoln give the NVS order line a call on 01782 771100 they’ll be able to order as a special for you. Have a good weekend and so pleased to hear you’re fully up and running at the practice – fantastic!
Thankyou Sarah, much appreciated.
No problem, have a lovely weekend.
Morna Lincoln posted an update 6 years, 5 months ago
Looking at the Buysure spreadsheets the IMS vs NVS list is stated as being updated as of 2011-12 prices. Are these comparible now?
I’ll check for you Morna.
Just thinking about this again, for an accurate comparison, could you get 3 months worth of you consumable purchases to your veterinary relationship manager? We’ll be able to send these to IMS and they will do a like for like price comparison for you. Kind regards
Sarah
Hi Sarah, thanks for the feedback. I’m actually taking over a practice from VP and have no access to their accounts so I can’t do what you suggest. It just grabbed my attention that the spreadsheet shows IMS vs NVS as being favorable for consumables but states that the prices are accurate against the 2011/12 price guides. Just wanted to kno…[Read more]
Sorry for late reply Morna, yes, you should definitely save money with IMS. I’ve had a chat to jo today, if she’s not been in touch already expect to hear from her early next week. She’ll get a full IMS product catalogue to you ASAP. Do message if you need anything else. Sarah
Thankyou, haven’t heard anything yet but hopefully by the end of the week.
Morna, could you send me your email address, Jo’s tried a couple of times to get in touch, she’s worried she might have the wrong email for you: sarah@vetsure.com many thanks
Hi Morna,
Hope you’re well and having a good week. I’ve been in touch with IMS and Steve from IMS is sending you out an up to date catalogue for you. I’ve sent you two or three emails to your yahoo account as well in the last week or so but not heard anything? Maybe I have your email address wrong? Can you please send me your best email addre…[Read more]
Hi Jo, my email is
lincoln.morna@yahoo.co.uk
I’ve checked my spam folders – nothing from you. Many a time autocorrect likes to change my name!
Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 5 months ago
Conclusions on the steering committee re: telemedicine services. The group should not engage with providers who are offering online consults directly – e.g. Pawsquad, FirstVet etc – as these are deemed to be competition. But Vetsure should investigate (on behalf of members) providers of services that allow our members to undertake their own online…[Read more]
Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 5 months ago
It was great to hook up with the Vetsure steering committee prior to LVS last week – thanks to @martin-paterson, @paul-walden, @simon-tai-2, @julie-hutton, @benmonumentvets-co-uk and @steve-carter. Some great discussions on the group’s approach to telemedicine and direct to consumer delivery services – more to follow….
It was a great day, it’s a pleasure to realise how proactive VetSure are.
Ben Gilbert-Pocock posted an update in the group 
Think Tank 6 years, 5 months ago
Does anyone have any strong practice management system recommendations? We are with Robovet but seems very expensive with poor service (let alone having to buy a new server next although this is allegedly Microsoft’s fault)… Wanting to have a look at LVS but don’t fancy going to see all of them! 🤯
Hi Ben we conducted some research at the beginning of last year asking practices for feedback on their PMS, it’s a little out of date but might be useful. Go right to the bottom of the article, give us your email address and you’ll be able to access the questionnaire responses htt…[Read more]
Thanks for this Sarah.
Hi Ben. We are investigating vet it at the moment. Might be worth a conversation if you want me to put you in contact
Just had a demo of the Teleos system and found it very good. Tried to book a demo three times with Vet It and sadly no response.
Thanks Morna, good to know. Sarah
We looked at Robovet when migrating from Ventana. Very expensive and complicated. Decided to go to Assissi after quite a lot of research on 1st august 2017. Very pleased. Excellent support. And good value.
Thanks ever so much Jonno, really useful feedback.
Debi Lovell posted an update 6 years, 5 months ago
Hi everyone, I had a very interesting conversation with a practice yesterday. They have had to close their books for new clients as they’re overwhelmed with work (They are an amazing practice with consistent 5* reviews!) Another Vets in the same town was taken over by CVS & this resulted in new registrations being approximately 150 per week. The…[Read more]
Out of interest, apart from being amazing, did the practice push on social media etc that they were independent or up their advertising after CVS Buyout to get disenfranchised clients to move?
Hi Ben, they have a very good presence on social media & have also only been opened for just over 2 years. They’ve built a very solid reputation so far.
Morna Lincoln joined the group Think Tank 6 years, 5 months ago
Hi Keith, Confusion reigns!
You sent me price list for Platinum (which I am) but the price list I can access via the Hub is for Buysure not platinum and so there are differences. Which one am I supposed to refer to????
Thanks, Morna
Jolanta Leathley posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago
New Platinum member of our buying group, Coquet Vets in Northumberland. Practice still being built but coming along nicely. Welcome to the Vetsure network 😀
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Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago
Two exciting new products being launched by Zoetis in the early new year: Simparica trio (that seems to be public knowledge) but also a new kennel cough vaccine given via the mucosal surface of the gums. The new Simparica has a moxidectin for roundworm and includes lungworm prevention licence.
Ben Gilbert-Pocock posted an update in the group Think Tank 6 years, 6 months ago
This is our health template for breeders and litters. It auto fills vets details but puppy details have to be entered manually.
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Ashley Gray posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Anybody else seen these ads spring up? Company delivering OTC flea treatments on a monthly basis to pet owners. All over the tube in London.
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Ben Gilbert-Pocock and Sarah Kick are now friends 6 years, 7 months ago
Ben Gilbert-Pocock and Michaela are now friends 6 years, 7 months ago
Debi Lovell posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Hi @steve-carter, I’ve just seen on Facebook that you’re looking for a new RVN. Don’t forget to add this position to our Jobs Board on the Hub. I’ll drop @vickymurphy an email now. Hope you’re all well.
@ewotton – A very warm welcome Priory Vets.