Geriatric clinics

Re: Geriatric clinics

Emma Purnell — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:18:11 GMT

Forgot to say, we don't charge and we do try and get a selection of leaflets together. In the ancient past we used to give out senior food samples, logic samples and various other bits but we have run out of pretty much everything at the moment.

Re: Geriatric clinics

johannapage — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:39:20 GMT

we do identical to Emma Kerry except we alos throw in a goody bag with leaflets etc and do a UPC ratio Free of Charge - we also charge a tenner a go :) had an offer that the first 50 clients were free, after that it was £10 a clinic.

We put adverts in the paper, fliers in reception and the vets asked at vaccinations etc if the owners were intrested in going - they then tell their friends etc

Re: Geriatric clinics

Dodo bird — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:35:33 GMT

thank you i will do

Re: Geriatric clinics

Saskia Quinn — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:53:50 GMT

Just a tip to help you get started, Novartis have a file full of lots of useful information for starting up older pet clinics, give your rep a call or contact Novartis direct.

I have seen the file and its very useful.

Re: Geriatric clinics

Emma Purnell — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:38:00 GMT

We see ours for a minimum 20 minutes with a nurse. We do a general check for anything of concern, a questionnaire for the owner to fill out to flag up possible problems e.g. are they drinking more, struggling with stairs a little, any new lumps and bumps etc and do a free basic urine dipstick and S.G. in house. We also check vaccination status, worm and flea tx, diet, all the usual!

If we have any concerns we advise a vet appointment - ideally I would love to have a tagged on vet appointment but it just isn't possible for us.

Re: Geriatric clinics

Dodo bird — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:47:41 GMT

thanks that sounds good - mixing vet and nurse appts. Will ring lab tomorrow to see if we can sort out a deal.

Re: Geriatric clinics

Jo RVN — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:32:56 GMT

We do them - 20min slot 10 with vet and 10 with nurse. we also have a deal with external lab who do a full blood and urine screen for a discounted price so owners get the free consult and pay a lower amount for the tests. vet does health check etc nurse does diet/exercise/dental care etc. getting popular now. Clients then get a 10% discount on the files for future treatment (gets loyalty).