What Happens When Veterinary Professionals Have Expensive Pet Bills?

Published: July 28, 2021, 9 a.m.

b"What happens when veterinary team members have pets in need of expensive veterinary care? Do they make payments to their clinic over time? Does their clinic have a limit on outstanding debt? Do co-workers judge each other based on care decisions or running up high bills at the clinic? What happens if the employee leaves? Does a veterinary employee\\u2019s ability to \\u201cput it on my bill\\u201d influence our perception and expectations on our client\\u2019s ability or willingness to pay for their pet\\u2019s veterinary care? So many tough money questions this week, Viewfinders!\\n\\u2026\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT dip back into the tough topics of money, finances, and debt in the veterinary profession. This week the pair explore the impact of costly veterinary care from a veterinary professional\\u2019s perspective. \\n\\u2026\\nTopics covered include how a clinic handles a team member with debt, payment options, potential influence on team dynamics, and a variety of \\u201chard lessons learned.\\u201d \\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, this is one of those topics we believe needs further evaluation by our profession. As Becky always says, \\u201cGet ahead of this one!\\u201d\\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, how does your clinic handle employee \\u201cbills\\u201d or delayed payments? Do you have a limit on how much you can \\u201ccharge?\\u201d Do you think this topic impacts our expectations from pet parents? We want to hear from you!\\n\\u2026\\nTo see Dr. Ward\\u2019s video, \\u201cWHY DON'T VETERINARIANS TREAT ANIMALS FOR FREE?\\u201d Click here: https://youtu.be/3aEiOfLDtgE\\n\\u2026\\nAnd don\\u2019t forget to give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts It helps us reach more of our friends and colleagues!"