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12 Aug How Practice Managers Can Keep Up with Changing Employment Laws

A pertinent and interesting read from Veterinary Business Advisors (VBA)  |  July 2021 Issue, VBA News to Use by Kellie Olah, SPHR,CVPM, Practice Management & Human Resource Consultant, VBA Although it has always been challenging for many small business owners to keep up with evolving employment-related legislation, COVID-19 has made this situation even more problematic. Legislation is being rapidly passed, containing new and sometimes confusing information. It can be hard for your practice to keep up but it’s worth the effort because when you don’t have access to the most current information or you lag...

26 Jul Welcome to our new sponsor: CareCredit

The AAEVT is excited to announce that CareCredit has joined us as a Platinum Sponsor!  There is much to come from this company for our members, their practices and their clients.  Please read below.

SYNCHRONY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN EQUINE MARKET WITH NEW CARECREDIT 

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS AND DIGITAL CAPABILITIES   

CareCredit Credit Card Provides Equine Veterinarians with an Easy and Comprehensive  

Point-of-Care Payment Option 

Delivers Horse Owners a New Way to Pay for Veterinary Care 

COSTA MESA, Calif. – July 22, 2021 – Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) today announced its expansion in the equine market with CareCredit, its leading promotional financing solution for health, veterinary and personal care. The CareCredit contactless payment solution will bring point-of-care innovation to equine veterinary practices and make it easier for veterinarians to collect payment for services from any location where they are providing care.  

In addition, the company further solidified its dedication to the industry by becoming an American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Educational Partner, joining a distinguished group of organizations committed to the equine veterinary profession, and health and welfare of the horses. The first-of-its-kind partnership with a healthcare financing company will allow AAEP members to access educational resources designed to strengthen the business side of equine practice and increase the financial health of the equine profession by bringing the benefits of CareCredit’s financial solutions to horse owners.  

Equine veterinarians have access to CareCredit’s digital tools designed to accommodate equine workflows and cash flow, including an all-in-one financing experience that gives horse owners a seamless way to learn about, apply, prequalify and pay with their CareCredit card anytime, from anywhere on their mobile device. Veterinarians also have access to a suite of digital capabilities and personalized resources such as a unique QR code and custom link that work wherever equine teams provide care, whether in the clinic, at the barn or in the field.  

26 Jul How is your ‘Webside Manner’?

An interesting read from AAEP News Bulletin: Spur of the Moment, July 20, 2021, Issue 570. As Telemedicine is becoming more a part of our industry, this article takes a good look at how it can affect our clients and our relationship with them.  It has also spurred discussion within the AAEVT board about offering more opportunities for our office and front desk staff members.  Be on the lookout for these opportunities at upcoming meetings. Click here to read the full article from the AAEP. Related resource: Embracing telehealth in equine medicine  ...