Ring in the New Year with Resolutions for Smarter Veterinary Practice

As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s a time of reflection and forward-thinking for veterinary practices everywhere. While clients may be making resolutions to exercise more or eat healthier, this is the perfect moment for your practice to commit to smarter, more efficient operations that enhance patient care and boost your bottom line. At PetScript Pharmacy, we believe one of the most impactful resolutions you can make is to fully leverage the power of veterinary compounding to solve persistent challenges, streamline workflows, and start the year with a renewed focus on personalized medicine. Let’s explore how integrating compounding into your 2024 strategy can set your practice up for its best year yet.

Resolution #1: Commit to Overcoming Medication Non-Compliance
The Seasonal Challenge: The post-holiday period often sees a slump in follow-up care as clients return to busy routines. Medications for chronic conditions like thyroid disease, arthritis, or diabetes can be forgotten or administered incorrectly.
The Compounding Solution: Make a resolution to preemptively address compliance issues. Proactively discuss compounding options with every client whose pet shows resistance to pills. Offer transdermal gels, flavored liquids, or chewable treats as a New Year’s "fresh start" for treatment. This simple step can dramatically improve long-term health outcomes and client satisfaction.

Resolution #2: Resolve to Expand Your Treatment Toolkit
The Seasonal Challenge: January often brings harsh weather, leading to an uptick in cases like canine influenza, kennel cough, and exacerbated arthritis.
The Compounding Solution: Resolve to be prepared. Work with your compounding partner to ensure you have access to fast-acting, palatable formulations of commonly needed antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and immune support medications. Having these tools ready means you can provide immediate relief without waiting for a special order, impressing clients with your efficiency.

Resolution #3: Pledge to Enhance Practice Efficiency
The Seasonal Challenge: The new year is busy with annual check-ups and new pet visits. Time spent wrestling with pets over medication or calling pharmacies for stock checks is time away from patients.
The Compounding Solution: Utilize a pharmacy partner that works for you. With PetScript, 70% of prescriptions ship within one business day, and our real-person customer service handles your queries quickly. This resolution is about reclaiming time time you can reinvest in patient care or well-deserved rest.

Resolution #4: Vow to Support Your Team’s Well-being
The Seasonal Challenge: The veterinary field faces well-documented stress and burnout. The new year is a time to prioritize your team’s morale.
The Compounding Solution: Implement benefits that matter. Our Free Meds for Staff Pets program is more than a perk; it’s a tangible way to support your team’s family and reduce their personal financial stress. A supported team provides better care.

A New Year’s Case Study: "Buddy’s" Fresh Start
"Buddy," a senior Labrador, struggled with arthritis pills throughout the holiday chaos. For his January check-up, his vet made a New Year’s resolution: find a better way. They prescribed a beef-flavored liquid pain reliever compounded by PetScript. The result? Buddy takes his medication eagerly, his mobility improved, and his owner is no longer stressed. This win started the year off right for the pet, the client, and the veterinary team.

Your Action Plan for a Successful 2024

1. Audit & Identify: Review your last year’s cases. Where did medication administration fail? Which conditions were hardest to manage?

2. Educate Your Team: Hold a brief January meeting to refresh everyone on the compounding services you offer and when to suggest them.

3. Partner Strategically: Ensure your compounding pharmacy is a true partner. With PetScript, you get expert formulation advice, reliable fast shipping, and compassionate support.

4. Communicate with Clients: Use your newsletter or social media to share a "New Year, New Approach to Pet Health" message, highlighting your customized compounding services.

Make This Your Best Year Yet
The new year symbolizes hope and new beginnings. For your veterinary practice, it represents an opportunity to elevate the standard of care you provide through the strategic use of personalized medicine. By making compounding a core part of your New Year’s resolutions, you commit to less stress, more successful outcomes, and a stronger, more resilient practice. Let PetScript Pharmacy be your partner in that commitment. Log in to your account today to place your first order of the year, or contact our team to discuss how we can help you achieve your 2024 goals.