Patterson Veterinary Supply’s Post

When your work is essential enough to earn a dedicated day of appreciation around the WORLD, you’re doing something right. In the case of veterinarians, particularly those we’ve been fortunate enough to call customers over the years, you’re doing a LOT right! In advance of #WorldVeterinaryDay this weekend, we wanted to thank veterinarians everywhere for your passion for animal care, and for honoring your calling and pursuing a career in animal health. Whatever your journey was to make that a reality, the world - and its animals - is a better place because of the work you do. Wishing you all a happy World Veterinary Day!

Don't "knock" the importance of exam room doors. 🚪 These gateways serve as indications of what clients can expect when they, and their pets, choose to do business with you! Whether you go with a unique decal, a frosted glass style with numbers or a logo, names and artwork that feature team pets, sliding barn doors with a custom font, or something beachy and clean, your choice sets a unique tone. Do YOU have exam room entrances you a-door?? Please share in the comments below.

If you're ready to scale up your hospital's dental offerings (pun intended 😇), we've got an opportunity for you. While supplies last, veterinarians who buy an iM3 GS Deluxe Dental Station will receive a free P6 LED Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler! The iM3 Deluxe Dental Station is a complete dental system that's portable and easy to use. It includes cabling for high and low speed handpieces, a 3-way air/water syringe with a removable autoclave tip, and more. Learn more about this product, and this special offer, here: https://lnkd.in/g-iXmKWH

Happy #EarthDay! Did you know that products that make ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) claims have outpaced similar products by nearly double-digit growth over the past 5 years? Not only are consumers demanding sustainable goods - it’s likely those same consumer demographics make up many of the members of your team, and their desire for sustainability doesn’t stop when they put on their scrubs... In our latest blog post, KVP International, Inc.’s Will Schwing walks through 3 simple product swaps that can help veterinary professionals be better stewards of the planet, which ultimately leads to providing a higher quality service to both patients and customers: https://lnkd.in/geYGeXXZ

According to Ori D. Gradeles-Scislowicz, LVT, CVPM, CPTD, MHRM, individuals on a veterinary team can be as passionate about hospital safety as they like, but if the practice as a whole doesn’t have a culture of compliance, failures are inevitable. What does a “compliance culture” look like? Key elements include: • Managers and owners leading by example • Empowerment and education of the team • Defining clear expectations • Accountability • Regular walk-throughs to catch areas of improvement Follow these steps, which Ori breaks down further in this article from our most recent edition of Insight Magazine, and you can cultivate a team that prides itself on caring for one another’s safety, and exceeds regulatory expectations: https://lnkd.in/g-3tWcdA

In our constant pursuit to bring you most state-of-the-art offerings to help continue to raise the standard of care across the veterinary industry, we are excited to highlight one of our newest vendor partners, Dinbeat.   Dinbeat offers a cutting-edge, multiparameter harness solution for precise, real-time animal monitoring.   Don’t let the “cute factor” of these wireless monitoring vests fool you – they facilitate serious science, automatically tracking electrocardiogram, heart rate, breath per minute, and temperature, along with additional optional parameters like activity level, barking, and position.   They are particularly great tools for automating tasks that are traditionally manual during the observation process within the clinic, as well as for pre-op and post-op. Learn more about our new line of Dinbeat products here: https://lnkd.in/eS9nHjwP

Are you confident your anesthesia machine doesn't have a leak? Do you know the date your vaporizer was last changed out? Are you familiar with the X-ray regulations in the state where your clinic is located? *Deep breaths.* From our complimentary anesthesia hotline, to our interactive state-by-state X-ray regulations chart, to our National Repair Center, we've got the resources to help! Start your journey to becoming a compliance champion, by finding the links and contact numbers for these resources (and more) here: https://lnkd.in/g_3bYvG3

Have you had a chance to explore our April edition of Insight Magazine, yet? This issue centers around the topic of compliance, and features three exclusive articles that cover different aspects of this subject. From making sure that your equipment is up-to-date, to answering some of the most frequently asked questions around the rules and regulations of safety data sheets, to creating a workplace culture that is centered around compliance, this 48-page publication will equip you with actionable safety takeaways! Find the digital edition here: https://lnkd.in/gxEwrKud

Are you a student planning to pursue or continue your higher education in a college or vocational school program with a focus on veterinary medicine? Then you could be a great fit for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion scholarship program. Visit the link below to apply and learn more. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Be they feathered, furred, scaled, hoofed, clawed, shelled, or anything in between, pets are simply the best companions. They're the cat's meow. The bee's knees. Top dogs. You get the idea. 😉 Happy #NationalPetDay to all you proud pet owners out there, and we're happy to share some of the "pets of Patterson" that our team members are happy to share their homes and hearts with. Please feel free to share YOUR treasured pets with us in the comments below!