Ask any veterinary practice what is their most scarce resource and they will very likely answer: TIME. There is often insufficient time to attend to clients as well all the other requirements of a busy, successful business. When you consider the responsibilities in a veterinary practice this is not unexpected. Outside the veterinary sector, many organisations have separate departments for marketing, personnel, customer relations, production and so on. In the veterinary surgery, most staff, along with the partners are supposed to be experts in everything. This, of course, is not always possible, and often leads to some tasks being overlooked.
Would your practice like to reduce stock holding to free up capital to spend on more productive areas? Is there more potential from diet sales? Do all clients worm their dog as often as recommended? Would your practice like to reduce purchasing costs by better buying? Faced with all these questions, will there be time to implement the requirements of the Competition Commission report?

NVS are expanding the role of the Territory Manager (View PDF list), enabling them to help practices decide which areas of business to develop, and to assist them in achieving their goals. Below are some examples of the ways in which NVS can help your business;

NVS Indices.
Review key business areas in the practice.
Compare your practice against others in the area and across the UK.
Set growth targets and monitor progress.
Review key suppliers.
Establish focus products.
Enlist supplier support to increase growth and profitability.
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Nett Pricing.
Administer rebates by manufacturers.
Calculate purchase-pricing net of rebates and discounts.
Classify products by category to compare prices and profitability
between products.
Set retail prices by mark-up from net purchase price.
Develop own net pricing disc to update prices in your practice
management system.
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Stock Control.
Vetcom Windows handyscan.
Identify products and order using bar codes.
Set and monitor stock levels.
Realise inventory savings to free up cash.
Implement full EDS system from ordering through to sales.

NVS Better Buying.
Identify product alternatives at lower cost across full product range
NVS Valu range of disposables and other products offering high quality at lower cost.
NVS promotions offering unbeatable prices on seasonal products.