by Dr. Andy Mathis | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
It has been said that Marketing is getting someone who has a need to know, like and trust you. Your Know, Like and Trust Factor Veterinary Medicine is very entertaining to the general public. Look at how many people watch Dr. Pol and Dr. Jeff on TV. There are a few...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | May 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Walmart vet clinics have opened in three Oklahoma stores according to an article I read posted on the AVMA site. Now, this is not an entirely new idea. Those of us working in privately owned, general veterinary practices have been dealing with the commoditization of...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | Apr 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Saw a post today that reminded me of this quote. “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” ― William Gibson
by Dr. Andy Mathis | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a Veterinarian, I want to help patients the best I can, to have healthy and happy lives. As a member of the Veterinary profession, I want it to be well too. You read a lot of grievances about our profession. So it seems that everyone hates their job, their career...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
benevolent veterinary fund – your hospital should have one Have you considered setting up a benevolent veterinary fund for your veterinary hospital? (This post was originally published in the Fall of 2015. ) I’ve thought about it over the years but didn’t know...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | Sep 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about cheap veterinary fees . . . So you’re considering lowering your fees to compete with vaccination clinics, and big box retailers like Pet Supplies Plus, Tractor Supply, Petco, etc. . . . thinking that cheap veterinary fees are the way to attract...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | May 21, 2016 | websites
I don’t spend a lot of time looking at veterinary websites, but sometimes, I will search for some, out of curiosity, mostly. I find that some veterinary hospitals have nice websites, and other don’t have a website at all. Some clinics spend a lot of money on their...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | Oct 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
I am becoming depressed by the continual need to defend my beloved profession. I just want to do my job to educate my clients, save the lives I can and ease the suffering of those who walk through my doors. I do not wish to be rich but I do want to keep the doors open...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | Jul 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
an image taken during the Best Friends 2015 National Conference in Atlanta. Low Cost Veterinary Services are the new Black. Best Friends National Conference was in Atlanta this past week/ weekend. I have admired what they do for several years, both at the Sanctuary...
by Dr. Andy Mathis | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Adapting to Change – Who Moved my Cheese ? Dr. Spencer Johnson published a parable about how people deal with change and adversity back in 1998. The story of Sniff, Scurry, Hem, and Haw. Adapting to change is nothing new- horse and buggy...
