As the economic struggles continue in the UK, the effects of the 2008 recession can still be felt seven years later. Everyone has been affected, including pet owners, some of whom simply cannot afford their beloved pets basic needs.
PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity, saw a 7{e6dc0ce1f5f2d55dfae0d52ad2d0517dcccd33a50aebb63591eb191fe8579ab6} rise in pet patients during the year following the recession with owne
rs struggling to pay vets’ bills because of redundancies and job cuts. On top of that, there was a massive 57{e6dc0ce1f5f2d55dfae0d52ad2d0517dcccd33a50aebb63591eb191fe8579ab6} rise in abandoned pets with over 11,000 pets being left homeless. As financial strains continue through many households around the country, cutting costs without comncluding essentials such as not missing vaccinations as prevention is usually cheaper than the cure. As owners begin to become more aware of their options to provide the correct care for their pet in times of austerity, Vetsec can ensure your practice receives the same sort of response.
If you are a vet who needs extra veterinary reception support but don’t want to commit to the expense of hiring a member of staff then Vetsec can help.
Available whenever you need extra support, your dedicated team of Vetsec Virtual Veterinary Receptionists is on hand at every opportunity to answer incoming calls and carry out every-day back office tasks. We are there seven days a week, whenever you need us, whether that’s covering overflow calls, out of office hours, helping during lunchtimes and busy periods, or covering staff absences,
To find out more about how we can help your veterinary practice make the most of resources, contact Vetsec today on 0333 800 0025