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🎉 Homecoming Success at VPP! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that during our recent Homecoming event, the Veterinary Practice Partners community in partnership with Zoetis, came together to raise over $40,000 for the Employee Assistance Fund! This fund has been instrumental in providing crucial support to our colleagues and their families during their times of need. Every dollar contributed speaks volumes of the compassion, unity, and dedication that thrives within our Veterinary Practice Partners community. Here's what one of the beneficiaries of the Employee Assistance Fund had to say: "This is just a kind gesture and just one example of how wonderful this company is by taking care of its employees. I am so happy to be a part of it. I cannot THANK YOU enough." We are beyond grateful for the unwavering support and love our community has shown. Together, we not only uplift our employees, but also fortify the very foundation of VPP's culture of care. 💙 To all who have donated and continue to donate, THANK YOU! #VPPCommunity #VPPEmployeeAssistanceFund #VPP #VPPCommunityMatters #VPPCares
"As a long-standing student ambassador, as well as an extern at Pure Paws and Levittown Animal Hospitals, I was able to experience the exceptional co-ownership model that VPP has to offer. The doctors, support staff, and incredible atmosphere of each location confirmed that VPP runs the type of practice I have always dreamed of working in. As an ambassador, I have tabled career fairs and hosted “lunch-and-learns” for students to learn more about the company. This has given me the opportunity to connect with my classmates and network with doctors from various hospitals. Being a VPP ambassador made me a reliable and organized leader; I hope to take these skills forward with me throughout the rest of my career.” - Apurva Gangakhedkar, 3rd-year Long Island University student, VPP Ambassador and hospital extern
When asked how we can address the lingering gender gap in veterinary leadership, Dr. Vitulli said: “Women comprise more than 50% of veterinarians. I would love to see the number of female-owned hospitals more closely reflect this percentage. Most VBMA students are female, however, female practice ownership, although growing, is far from prevalent in our profession. When I was looking for a partnership that aligned with the Caring Hands mission and values, I came across VPP. As an organization, 58% of VPP’s doctor partners are female. VPP was able to provide us with the resources to empower our entire team of associate veterinarians and offer them ownership opportunities.”
When asked how VPP’s support has helped to balance clinical duties with practice management, she responded: “Partnering with VPP provides an extra level of security in preserving the quality of care in our hospitals. As a community with dozens of clinics and hundreds of doctors, VPP is able to drive profitability by procuring better pricing for drugs and supplies than independently owned hospitals. VPP is also able to provide efficiencies in staffing, recruiting, HR, and operations by promoting best practices in business. All of this allows veterinarians at Caring Hands the time to focus on clinical responsibilities – their most important responsibility! – because they know VPP is assisting us in managing the business aspects of our practices.”
Our Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Doug Aspros, speaks to the University of Missouri CVM about the importance of understanding your practice’s financial health. It was great meeting some former and future VPP externs! If you would like to learn more about externships, lease email Ross Powell at rpowell@vetpartners.com.
We’re excited to share that @Veterinary Practice Partners has grown by more than 50% this past year, with more than 140 locations across 27 states today! Our tremendous growth is made possible by our community’s enthusiasm for our unique co-ownership model, which allows veterinarians to co-own practices with VPP and take advantage of the development and mentorship opportunities we offer. We’re proud to support doctor partners in our community so that they can focus on providing exceptional care for pets across the country. Thank you to all the veterinarians and partners in our community for making this possible! Read the full announcement linked below!
When asked what attracted her to a partnership with VPP, Dr. Vitulli said: “My animal hospital, Caring Hands, grew from a company of five staff and one location to more than 250 staff, eight locations, and seven partners. Over time, achieving our vision of creating ownership opportunities for veterinarians became more difficult as Caring Hands grew more complex and struggled operationally. So, we started looking for a company that shared our vision and mission – one that could help us specifically with HR, recruiting, organizational challenges, and continued growth. We were fortunate that we became partners with VPP in April 2023. VPP offered us a true partnership model, where we retain clinical autonomy, brand integrity, our culture, while gaining operational support to secure our long-term legacy."
Hello, Everyone! We would love you to join us in welcoming our newest partner animal hospital, Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital, to the VPP family by liking this post! Located in Pine Plains, NY, the hospital is led by our partners, Dr. Holly Kalba and Dr. Caroline Helm-Van Kleeck. Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital has a rich history of providing top-notch veterinary care to pets and their owners in Dutchess County, New York, for nearly a century. Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital is committed to offering the highest quality veterinary care to pets. As a testament to their dedication, the hospital is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association. To learn more about Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital, please visit http://www.pineplainsvet.com/ * * * * #coowner #coownership #veterinarypartners #partnerships #businessexpert #vetsagram #vetstudents #scrubs #dvm #vetclinic #practicemanagement #futureveterinarian #pineplainsny #pineplainsveterinaryhospital #nyveterinaryhospital
The VPP Practice Manager Academy: Fostering Leadership and Building Community Over two consecutive weeks, the VPP Practice Manager Academy brought together 100 veterinary practice managers from across the country, spanning sessions in Dallas and Charlotte. The purpose of this academy is not only to introduce or reinforce essential skills and knowledge but also to help cultivate a solid and supportive community of leaders within our organization. The first iteration of VPP Practice Manager Academy was a gigantic success, thanks to the commitment and hard work of everyone involved. This represents a first step in our journey as a community to blaze a trail in the #VetMed industry as we all work together to be the change we want to see.
It was great meeting all the students at the Lincoln Memorial CVM career expo! Special thanks to our wonderful Student Ambassador, Natalie Morelli, for helping. If you’re interested in externships, please email Ross Powell at rpowell@vetpartners.com.
