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Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 98 | Behind the Scenes of Writing My First Book: Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEpisode Summary:Welcome back to another episode of the Inventory Nation podcast! In this special edition, host Nicole Clausen takes you behind the scenes of her first-ever book, "Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals." Nicole shares her heartfelt journey—from conceptualizing the book to the challenges she faced during the writing process and her ultimate inspiration. The book, designed to be accessible and neurodivergent-friendly, addresses the common struggles faced by inventory managers in the veterinary field.Nicole dives deep into the writing and editing process, emphasizing the different learning styles her book caters to, an...
2024-09-1323 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 97 | Optimizing Your Inventory COGS with Emmitt NantzSUMMARY: “Don’t shoot for minimization or maximization. Shoot for optimization!” So says our expert and co-founder of Inventory Ally, Emmitt Nantz, on this episode of Inventory Nation. Host Nicole Clausen welcomes this leader in the field of veterinary operations improvements to explain why Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is currently a high priority and how systems have evolved to increase efficiencies. In particular this conversation highlights the power of harnessing predictive data analytics to locate that sweet spot we all want when it comes to having not too much, and not too little, but JUST th...
2024-06-1138 min
Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 96 | COGS Mini Series: What Should Your Inventory Costs/COGS Be?When it comes to managing Cost of Goods Sold, it’s critical to have a strategy for tracking and reducing expenditures – which is why our Veterinary Care Logistics community always has lots of questions on the topic! It’s also why we’re all about COGS on this episode of Inventory Nation when Host Nicole Clausen shares her step-by-step approach to securing your clinic’s all-important bottom line. We’re looking at how to define your clinic’s operational profile and understand the best practices necessary to put your team on solid ground. It’s after that, says Nicole, that inventory m...
2024-05-2126 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 95 | Lessons I Learned the Hard Way as a Beginner Inventory ManagerHow did our host, Nicole Clausen, come to be a thought leader for veterinary practices nationwide? On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast she shares with us her origin story and lessons learned on her professional journey from logistical overwhelm to veterinary clinic management mastery. We are learning about the “aha” moments and highly successful systems Nicole developed through trial and error, along with roadblocks we can all expect to encounter along the way. You’ll hear about Nicole’s Top 5 Inventory Gamechangers – practices that she initiated after hard-won lightbulb moments as an inventory management newbie. Don’t miss out on...
2024-04-3043 min
Out of the Gray (Gy) - Standard ImagingThe Role of a Clinical Specialist in the Rad Onc Department featuring Monique Lockhart Chisem MSML, R.T.(T), ARRT, CSSGBMonique Lockhart-Chisem MSML, R.T.(T), ARRT, CSSGB joins Out of the Gray (Gy) to share about her role as Clinical Specialist at Miami Baptist Heath South Florida Cancer Treatment Center. She shares the journey THROUGH developing the Clinical Specialist role and the benefits the entire team sees as a result of her work.
2023-09-1552 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 94 | My 3 Favorite Ways to Know When Hospital Supplies are LowWhat is it about “back to school” season? It just feels like a great time to start fresh! And if you’re a veterinary inventory manager, that probably means taking control of unnecessary guesswork – and stress! Nicole Clausen, host of The Inventory Nation Podcast, gets us started with a strategy for reliably managing reorder points. You’ll learn about tried-and-true methods for keeping your inventory operation running smoothly, with some help from things like reorder tags, bins, or shelf labels. Find out about simple – but game-changing – ways to establish best practices and preserve your peace of mind. Much of it comes down...
2023-08-2923 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 93 | How to Remove Financial Barriers to Care with Aimee St. ArnaudSUMMARY: There it is: The dreaded “payment due in full at time of service” sign at your front desk. For many pet owners it can make the difference between seeking treatment and walking away. Sad, uncomfortable conversations about the financial bottom line are a huge cause of burnout for care providers, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Our special guest on this episode of Inventory Nation is sharing a systematic approach to tailoring a clear, flexible financial strategy that fits your particular practice’s values and resources.Aimee St. Arnaud, practice...
2023-08-1535 min
TOOLS TALENTS AND TECHNIQUES with Dustin Sutton"THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS" with Giselle Battley - MBA, PHR, CDE, CLP, CSSGB (#010)Welcome to this episode of the Tools Talents and Techniques podcast, where we are thrilled to have Giselle Battley, MBA, PHR, CDE, CLP, CSSGB, as our guest.Giselle is an industry-recognized global Talent and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) executive, renowned for her expertise in developing and executing large-scale recruitment, DEI, talent engagement, and Business Resource Group programs and initiatives for large-scale CRE and professional services organizations.With an impressive array of certifications and accolades, Giselle's qualifications speak for themselves. She serves as a Board Member for Project REAP and the...
2023-07-1843 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 92 | Are you the Purr-fect Inventory Manager? How & Why Inventory MattersOn this jam-packed episode of Inventory Nation our Host Nicole Clausen is reminding us why we do what we do and how to answer that all-important question: Am I doing a good job? You’ll learn why it’s important to establish a baseline and how to put in place objective measures to assess the health and functionality of our inventory management systems. We don’t want to wear rose-colored glasses, for sure, but inventory managers also tend to be super-hard on themselves, which doesn’t help anyone! The goal is to acknowledge our impacts, celebrate the victories and put in p...
2023-07-1128 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 91 | What to Do When Your DVMs Want ALL the OptionsHere’s a scenario you may have experienced (and stressed over): Your DVMs seem to want ALL the options on the shelves and right NOW! On this episode of Inventory Nation our host, Nicole Clausen, shares a systematic framework to help you navigate what’s already in stock, massage the flow of products and create ordering procedures to accommodate (but not over-provide for) the demands of your practice. For many care providers, an understandable (but unnecessary and unhelpful) scarcity mindset can overwhelm good planning. That’s where our job as analytical, well-informed inventory managers comes into play. We are able t...
2023-06-2126 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 90 | Going from Selling 2 in a Month to 17 in a Day -- What to Do Next!We’ve all experienced it – those unpredictable surges in demand that come out of nowhere and throw us totally off our game. On this episode of Inventory Nation, Host Nicole Clausen walks us through this unsettling scenario. More importantly, she’s giving us a methodical approach to figuring out why these spikes happen and how (with a little planning) we can stay ahead of the curve. Given how hard we work to keep our systems running smoothly and everything readily available for our teams – whenever and in whatever quantity they need – it can be very frustrating when a totally unforeseen...
2023-06-0518 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 89 | 11 Tactics for Helping Your Team to Enter Charges CorrectlyDo you have an inventory management hero? Or maybe you’re the unsung hero? This episode of Inventory Nation introduces something brand new from Vet Care Logistics: Inventory Manager Appreciation Day, which this year takes place on June 7th and will also mark the opening of nominations for Inventory Manager of the Year! So stay tuned for accolades as well as exciting gifts for our honorees! Host Nicole Clausen is also giving us the run-down on her Top Tips for keeping your inventory systems running smoothly (and accurately). You’ll learn about simple, but powerful ways in which to work...
2023-05-2329 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 88 | Getting Your Inventory Set Up with Inventory System Deep DiveOverwhelmed? Confused? Sometimes even waking up at night with inventory anxiety? Nicole Clausen, host of the Inventory Nation Podcast, well remembers having exactly those feelings when she was just starting out – and wishing she had a comprehensive resource. That’s why she has created a new inventory ecosystem methodology – the program she wishes she’d had access to back in the day! This episode introduces the Inventory System Deep Dive, a lifetime playbook for you and your inventory. Engaging and fun, it’s a three-phased online program with evergreen resources, a community of support and all the tools you’l...
2023-04-2521 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 87 | 5 Inventory Things that Shouldn't Be Normalized in Vet MedTime flies! On this special episode of Inventory Nation, Host Nicole Clausen is celebrating six years of serving her favorite people – us! When she started Veterinary Care Logistics in 2017, it was out of a strong desire to help the many inventory managers who feel overwhelmed or beaten down by their job descriptions. Having once been there herself, Nicole knows well the behaviors and assumptions that have been normalized when it comes to inventory managers and what their jobs entail. And she also knows how we can push back, creating systems and processes that benefit us and our entire practice! Yo...
2023-04-1835 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 86 | 5 Steps for Getting Your Team Excited About ChangeChange is never easy and – especially in a fast-paced clinic environment where so many variables pop up every single day – it can even be destabilizing. That’s why Host Nicole Clausen is devoting this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast to Five Simple Steps to reduce the fear factor when it comes to adopting new systems or processes. She walks us through practical approaches that will smooth transitions and promote buy-in from team members all along the way. So grab a notepad and hear how you can take the guesswork out of implementing change with some basic strateg...
2023-04-0423 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 85 | The Tightrope of Controlled Substance Regulations: Improving Your Compliance with Lauren Forsythe, PharmDAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Penny-wise and pound-foolish. Either of these adages apply perfectly to the topic at hand on this episode of Inventory Nation. Dr. Lauren Forsythe – a controlled substances expert and Pharmacy Service Head at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital – highlights for Host Nicole Clausen how risk mitigation can prevent costly regulatory compliance issues before they start. Their conversation focuses on why it’s important to establish dispensary protocols as well as concrete strategies to get the job done at your particular practice. You’ll learn about common mistakes and how to g...
2023-03-2133 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 84 | 3 Things to Remember When Being an Inventory Manager Feels ImpossibleHelp! Have you ever gone from feeling in total command of your inventory to … what?? The wheels suddenly seem to have come off the bus, thanks to an unexpected rush or a crush of back orders. Don’t worry! Host Nicole Clausen has your back and is devoting this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast to managing through – practically and emotionally – when things start to fall apart. And, by the way, inventory snafus happen to everyone – so no beating yourself up! You’ll come away from this show with three Top Tips for getting through the bumps, plus bonus ideas sure t...
2023-03-0722 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 83 | Quantifying Your Value as an Inventory ManagerEver wondered how to showcase the value you bring as an inventory manager? Or wanted to truly shine during a salary negotiation or on your latest resume? Host Nicole Clausen devotes this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast to giving you strategies to demonstrate – in very concrete ways – the huge benefits this work bring to to veterinary practices. And there’s nothing squishy about it since metrics are of course at the heart of great inventory management! You’ll learn how to quantify clearly for clinic owners (or perhaps prospective employers in other industries) the impacts you make in reducing...
2023-02-2115 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 82 | Tactics for Creating Systems for Your InventorySUMMARY: Passion is at the heart of every great romance and it’s no different went it comes to Host Nicole Clausen’s ongoing affair with all things inventory management! This episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast offers you a front-row seat on what it feels like to Fall In Love With Your Inventory! Returning with her first podcast of 2023 (and since the loss of her beloved Tank), Nicole jumps right into the nuts and bolts of putting systems in place – not just in order to get a handle on things like ordering, pricing and perform...
2023-02-1428 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 81 | The Education of an Inventory Manager – Pt. 2Rock star inventory managers are made – not born! That’s the message from Host Nicole Clausen, who on this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast shares the personal story of her vision for an independent vet consulting business and how she made it happen. All the transformational tools and strategies she offers clinics around the country didn’t materialize overnight. As Nicole describes (starting with Part I of this two-part series), her journey included figuring out her niche, claiming and flying her own flag proudly, trial, error and lots of good humor. Follow along (and send Nicole a DM) o...
2022-11-2924 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 80 | The Education of an Inventory Manager – Pt. 1On this episode of Inventory Nation we’re invited to join Host Nicole Clausen for an intimate look at her journey from a childhood passion for marine biology and furry animals to the happy accident that brought her into the world of veterinary medicine. It’s a community she has loved for all kinds of reasons right from the start, but it was her introduction to the “puzzle” that is inventory management that brought together all the things at which Nicole excels: Building relationships, figuring out systems, providing support and sharing a wealth of strategies for making your practice’s inventor...
2022-11-2225 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 78 | Busting Controlled Substance Myths with Jack TeitelmanWe all know controlled substances are to be handled with care, but Host Nicole Clausen’s guest on this episode of Inventory Nation drives home just how critical it is to mitigate risk – before a breach of compliance occurs! Jack Teitelman, a 26-year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), has seen first-hand the fall-out for veterinary registrants who fail to put adequate systems in place and it’s not pretty. Your program doesn’t have to be perfect, but it must demonstrate seriousness of intent and consistency. Feeling fully compliant and ready to face the DEA? If not...
2022-10-2553 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 77 | Pricing Your Services Strategically with Lindsey McMakinOn this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast we’re learning about how to take a strategic look at everything on our ledgers, from COGs to employee expenses to the shortfalls too many practices experience as a result of underpricing common procedures like basic exams. Host Nicole Clausen asks Lindsey to share thoughts on how practices can keep competitive with online pharmacies and which reports and other data to generate, follow and track – not once in a blue moon but on a regular basis! For show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcast
2022-10-1835 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 76 | Career Sustainability in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Eve HarrisonOn this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast we hear first-hand from Host Nicole Clausen’s very happy guest how she established a practice that feels liberating, nourishing and reflective of her values. Dr. Eve Harrison runs a Los Angeles-based Concierge Vet practice that enables her to give the highest level of care to the clients who are the best fit at a wage that feels like fair compensation. She shares her journey from burnout and frustration to self-empowerment through boundaries and envisioning abundance. Learn more about House Call Vet Academy, an online course that teaches how...
2022-09-2742 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 75 | How Shelly Chadwick, CVIP Reduced Her COGS from 23% to 17%Welcome back to The Inventory Nation Podcast and a special episode showcasing incredible changes Host Nicole Clausen’s guest was able to implement after becoming a Veterinary Care Logistics Certified Veterinary Inventory Professional. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated or at a loss for how to put the right systems in place, you’re not alone. As you’ll hear in this lively conversation, Shelly Chadwick has been there – but since completing the CVIP course she has dramatically reduced inventory costs and headaches at her animal hospital (a place she especially loves for reasons that will become cle...
2022-09-2040 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 74 | How Much Time Should Inventory Take?How much time should inventory management take? The short answer is: It depends! Every situation involves variability and nuance, but there’s one thing that pretty much all of us have in common: We have to start somewhere! We also have to understand that getting the right system in place requires time, patience and, very often, some help. The most important thing is establishing a clear endpoint – checklists and procedures that, once in place, will make every function flow more smoothly and efficiently. FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-09-1330 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 73 | 5 Important Inventory Tasks You Might Not Think AboutHost Nicole Clausen is drilling down on her Top Five Tasks for mastering your inventory management. She covers everything from regulatory compliance to negotiating with vendors, offering up great insights and tips to keep you on track. You’ll come away with new checklists to smooth your process, thoughts about the importance of creating boundaries with sales reps and ideas to help you get your team onboard “The Price Is Right”-style! So revel in your inventory management role, says Nicole, and approach it with a sense of fun, creativity and well-deserved pride!FOLLOW OR CONTACT US:
2022-08-3030 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 72 | The Intersection of Inventory Management and Social Media with Cheyanne FlerxSocial media can feel overwhelming, but not when you have an expert like Cheyanne Flerx — aka Hey Cheyanne! — onboard to show you the ropes. On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast, this maestro of online communication shares with Host Nicole Clausen her best advice for veterinary professionals who want to increase visibility and capture the spirit of their practice’s core values.You can find Cheyanne at:https://www.instagram.com/hey_cheyanne/https://www.heycheyanne.com/Follow along (and send Nicole a DM) on Instagram: www.instagram.com/veterinarycarelogisticsJoin...
2022-08-1636 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 71 | Tips for Keeping Inventory Accurate in Your PiMSWelcome to the two-year anniversary of The Inventory Nation Podcast! It’s amazing to see a little experiment that started off as a way to stay connected during Covid19 lockdown blossom into a thriving community of support. Host Nicole Clausen continues sharing ideas and strategies for optimizing veterinary practices with a look at ways to integrate inventory management into our practice information management systems (or PiMS). Follow along (and send Nicole a DM) on Instagram: www.instagram.com/veterinarycarelogisticsJoin the FREE Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network: www.veterinaryisn.comLearn more about practice ma...
2022-08-0930 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 70 | Drew Bartholomew - A New Way for Calculating COGSThis episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast looks at veterinary practices through the prism of MBA best practices. Host Nicole Clausen interviews Drew Bartholomew, Chief Operating Officer at Vetcelerator, who is sharing new ways of measuring Costs of Goods Sold. With an MBA from The Wharton School, he is highlighting the business case for systematically tracking baseline factors that determine overall profit and loss. As a primer, you might want to click here to listen to Episode 65 of Inventory Nation – which covers Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About COGS! Inventory Ally, check out: www.in...
2022-08-0227 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 69 | A Walkthrough of the Inventory 911 ToolkitIf you feel like your inventory is in chaos and every day brings more, this one’s for you! Host Nicole Clausen breaks down her comprehensive Inventory 911 Toolkit, a step-by-step blueprint to optimize your knowledge, strategy and confidence. You’ll learn what the course includes as well as the goals behind its design – the primary one being freedom. The Inventory 911 Toolkit course includes a variety of templates, spreadsheets videos and a workbook that will turn great ideas into actionable procedures.Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: w...
2022-07-1912 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 68 | What Every New Inventory Manager Should KnowAre you new to inventory management? Feeling overwhelmed? Can’t find the playbook that spells it all out? Check, check and check! Not to worry. Nicole Clausen, founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, has got you covered. On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast she is walking us through Five Things Every Inventory Manager Should Know (plus a very important bonus tip!). The quickest way to build confidence in your role is to know the landscape you’re dealing with and Nicole’s step-by-step roadmap does exactly that. She covers the foundational elements of a highly effective invent...
2022-07-1228 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 67 | 3 Sneaky $$ Leaks in Your InventoryAre you staying ahead of price increases – especially in an economy where the cost of everything seems to be going up, up, up? On this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast you’ll find out why it’s more important than ever to have systems in place to prevent three common pricing mistakes that can erode bottom-line revenue. Host Nicole Clausen, founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, is highlighting some of the sneakiest reasons inventory managers often feel like they’re scrambling – and still (quite literally) coming up short. She shares key strategies for keeping clinic operations running smoothly – and profitably –...
2022-07-0527 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 66 | Overcoming the Paralyzing Fear of Running OutDoes the thought of running out of a veterinary medicine or supply strike fear in your heart? Are you the sort of inventory manager who buys in excess “just in case”? If so, this episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast is for you! Chronically overstocking products not only reduces your practice’s efficiency, it also diverts resources better spent on things like equipment repair, new hires, or raises for the team. So the next time you look at your stockroom shelves and see bottles nearing expiration, imagine each of them containing dollar bills — because they do! Host N...
2022-06-2127 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 65 | The Inside Scoop on Your Inventory Costs & COGSIs your inventory manager empowered to protect your bottom line? If not, then you’re leaving money on the table that could be used instead to grow the healthiest, most robust veterinary practice possible! This episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast focuses on all things COGS, which stands for Cost of Goods Sold. Host Nicole Clausen, president and inventory expert at Veterinary Care Logistics, walks us through both definitions and available systems to identify exactly where your practice’s costs lie, which when it comes to COGS means anything related to caring for a patient. You’ll learn...
2022-06-0725 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 64 | Leading Thriving Veterinary Teams with Josh VaismanHow can I avoid burnout and get more fulfillment from my career? That’s the golden question these days… Join me in this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast as I welcome Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP, CCFP, to talk about navigating the challenges and hardships you face as a veterinary professional and how to truly thrive in your career. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-05-1742 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 63 | How To Lower Your COGS (and Not Just Order Less)Is the cost of goods sold at your practice feeling high and out of control? In this episode, Nicole responds to some frequent questions about costs of goods sold. She discusses some of her strategies for keeping costs of goods in control. Nicole also shares the details of her inventory management software, Inventory Ally.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastTo learn more about Inventory Ally, visit inventoryally.com.If you're looking for more inventory assistance, join the free Veterinary Inventory Strategy N...
2022-04-1937 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 62 | Behind the Scenes of Becoming a Certified VIP with Emily WalkerIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Nicole and Emily Walker, an education consultant and curriculum specialist, walk through the Veterinary Inventory Professional (CVIP) certification program. They discuss the learning journey for the student and more behind the scene details. The VIP certification program opens for enrollment on April 25th.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-04-0530 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 61 | Tips to Keep Inventory Accurate in Your Practice Management SystemIn this episode, Nicole discusses the benefits of accurate inventory in your practice management system and how it can help efficiently manage your inventory. She gives her favorite tips on best practices for optimizing your unique PiMS system.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
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Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 60 | Measuring Success in Your InventoryIn this episode, Nicole discusses what success looks like when properly managing an inventory system. She also talks about some common red flags to watch for that would uncover problems.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-03-1534 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 59 | Feeling Stressed? Listen to ThisNicole leads a guided meditation specifically for veterinary professionals to help release stress.Want to skip right to the meditation? Head to 3:23 of the recording. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-03-0813 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 58 | How to Track and Identify Discounts in Your PiMSIn this episode, Nicole reveals that discounts are a common revenue leak. She highlights some of the problems with providing discounts without a system for tracking. She also gives a few tips for how to better understand and manage discounts in your practice.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-02-2225 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 57 | Why Keeping Your PiMS Accurate is BeneficialIn this episode, Nicole discusses why it is critical to have an accurate practice management system to help manage inventory. She gives some examples of how the practice management system can help or hurt your processes.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-02-1520 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 56 | Don’t Forget to Look at Your Revenue + 4 Other Key Takeaways from This WeekIn this episode, Nicole shares 5 different things that she learned last week about managing inventory. During her 1 on 1 sessions with clients she noticed some themes and wanted to share them.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-02-0824 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 55 | The Top 5 Tools and Resources Any Inventory Manager NeedsIn this episode, Nicole lists some of her top resources and tools to help manage inventory in a more efficient way. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-02-0128 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 54 | How Others Are Managing Their InventoryIn this episode, Nicole discusses results from her survey of 139 practices. She reviews each question, it’s results, and what she found interesting about the state of inventory in veterinary medicine. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-01-1833 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 53 | Ways to Add More Time in Your Day with Emmitt NantzIn this episode, Emmitt and Nicole discuss the key strategic goals of Galaxy Vets and why each area is critical to operating a business where employees and customers are happy. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2022-01-1135 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 52 | 3 Signs Your Inventory is Working WellIn this episode Nicole lists her top three signs that your inventory system is healthy. She also discusses the constantly changing state of inventory and why it is critical to learn to adapt to it to avoid stress. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-11-3027 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 51 | 3 Things That Keep You From Spending Time with Your PatientsInventory Nation Podcast – Nicole Clausen, Operations: Understanding BottlenecksBottlenecks, roadblocks, and constraints in vetmed operations can limit growth and disrupt patient care. In this episode, Nicole covers what they are, the negative impact, a few examples of common constraints, along with some tips on how to optimize around the problem. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-11-2324 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 50 | How Your Inventory Might Be Affecting Your Cash Flow (and Getting a Raise)In this episode, Nicole discusses having too much stock on hand, reasons that it can happen, how it impacts the business, as well as a few tips on how to better manage stock levels to free up cash for the practice.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-11-0927 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 49 | Inventory Management Systems and Processes (and Burnout!) with Emmitt NantzIn this episode, Emmitt and Nicole discuss the vital role that continuous improvement can play in operating a hospital. A good continuous improvement strategy can decrease stress, improve inventory, and generate revenue growth. Emmitt talks about some dos and don’ts of cost of goods and managing goals.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-10-2148 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 48 | The Future of Inventory in VetMedIn this episode, Nicole reveals her thoughts on the future of inventory in vet med practices. She talks about the importance of having effectively designed systems to help offset rising costs, create extra budgets for staff, and other revenue-generating areas of practice.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFor show notes, podcast information, and more, check out: www.vetlogic.co/podcastFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-10-1434 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 47 | Create an Impactful Practice Through the Power of Connection with Kelsey KurtisIn this episode, Kelsey and Nicole discuss the importance of branding with a connection to clients. Kelsey talks about the difference between branding and marketing and gives some strategies for how to create and manage a stronger brand that ultimately creates happier clients and thriving workplace cultures.For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-08-3137 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 46 | Delegating Your Inventory & Building Your Dream Team with Michael ShirleyIn this episode, Michael Shirley, the Chief Empowerment Officer at Family Pet Health, and Nicole Clausen discuss what it means to run a practice while empowering the employees. Michael highlights strategies for making a practice a place that each person is happy to work at every day. For more information about Inventory Ally, check out: www.inventoryally.comFOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-07-2054 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 45 | How To Lower Your COGS (and Not Just Order Less)Is the cost of goods sold at your practice feeling high and out of control? In this episode, Nicole responds to some frequent questions about costs of goods sold. She discusses some of her strategies for keeping costs of goods in control. Nicole also has an exciting announcement to make about a new venture that can help you manage inventory.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastTo learn more about Inventory Ally, visit inventoryally.com.If you're looking for more inventory assistance, join th...
2021-07-0637 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 44 | Managing Inventory: Canada vs United States Edition with Brynne HagermanWhat would your practice look like if inventory was under control, planned, and efficient? In this episode, Brynne and Nicole discuss the cost of managing inventory poorly, common problems that practices face with inventory, and some tips for how to get on track with inventory so that your practice can have what it needs without tying up resources and wasting money.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastIf you're looking for more inventory assistance, join the free Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network at www.veterinaryisn.com or grab...
2021-06-2937 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 43 | Large Animal Inventory & Technician Licensure Legislation in Montana with Marcia Cantrell, CVTIn this episode, Marcia and Nicole discuss managing inventory and have some tips for managing in different seasons and types of practices. They also discuss licensing of vet techs, why it is important, and what to expect from a LVT if you are running a clinic.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastIf you're looking for more inventory assistance, join the free Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network at www.veterinaryisn.com or grab my FREE Roadmap to Inventory Success: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/
2021-06-2253 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 42 | Harnessing the Power of Leadership in Your Practice with Rick ClausenIn this special Father's Day episode, Rick and Nicole discuss what it means to be a leader. Rick gives some fundamental guidelines for how to lead and reveals the five essential elements for leading a successful mission or project.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-06-151h 02Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 41 | What Vet Med Gets Wrong About InventoryNicole discusses and reviews what veterinary medicine gets wrong about inventory. Inventory management is a very misunderstood aspect of managing a practice and over the years she's heard several misconceptions frequently.In this episode, Nicole breaks down:1. It’s okay to not know2. "It's always going to suck"3. "My inventory will never be under control"4. "No one will ever WANT to manage inventory"5. "No one ever writes in the want book"6. "Because of Chewy and 1-800-PetMeds, I shouldn't even bother with inventory anymore" For more training, download the Road...
2021-05-2539 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 40 | Inventory Monsters, Online Pharmacies, and more with Stephanie GossIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Stephanie Goss, the Director of Community Development for the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. We chat about how Stephanie got started in veterinary medicine and the path that led her to work at Uncharted. Stephanie and I also discuss:- How she leveraged her skills to help her succeed. - How critical having good people skills are in vet med. - Strategies and tips for successful inventory management. - Managing online pharmacy to help practices and clients both benefit.If y...
2021-05-1150 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 39 | Your Top 3 Inventory Frustrations and What to Do About ThemWelcome back to the Inventory Nation Podcast! In this episode, I'm breaking down some of your top frustrations when it comes to managing inventory in your veterinary practice. I'll be giving you some tips and tricks for:- How to handle when your team doesn't let you know when something is running low- Ways to leverage your practice management system to help sell things correctly so that you can keep your inventory more accurate and reduce missed charges- Tips and tricks when you don't have enough hours in the day to manage inventory...
2021-05-0434 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 38 | Veterinary Practice Management Strategies with Ed FeganIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Ed Fegan and Nicole Clausen discuss managing a practice like a business. Ed highlights the goal of Veterinary Business Professors and talks about why most practices can benefit from business coaching and training.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/Ed Fegan is the founder of Veterinary Business Professors, a company that provides courses, systems, and tools to help veterinary owners and practice managers better...
2021-04-1342 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 37 | Optimizing Your Veterinary Practice's Laboratory with Rachel LemckeIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Rachel Lemcke and Nicole Clausen discuss managing and pricing laboratory services and some tips and strategies for how to make lab services a successful and profitable part of a veterinary practice.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/Rachel Lemcke formed Amwell Data Services LLC to help give veterinarians and their teams more margin with the larger goal of helping make veterinary medicine careers more sustainable. She...
2021-04-0646 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 36 | Efficient Inventory Ordering with Vetcove's Jessica RizzaIn this episode, Jess and Nicole discuss Vetcove as a veterinary purchasing/ordering platform and a few tips for streamlining the process of getting help and ordering products. View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/Jess is one of Vetcove's Customer Success Managers. She always knew that she wanted to work with animals, so after obtaining her BS in Zoology from Michigan State University, she took a job as a veterinary assistant to s...
2021-03-3028 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 35 | Owning a Thriving Veterinary Practice with Angela Hoffman, DVMIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, Dr. Angela Hoffman talks about how she found her way into veterinary medicine, her goals for growth, the importance of building real relationships with clients, and building a great culture within a clinic.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-03-0236 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 34 | Caring for Special-Abled Patients in Your Practice with Suzi LangerIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Suzi Langer. Suzi talks about Cerebella Hypoplasia, special abled pets, some of the issues that special abled pet owners experience when managing the health of their pet, and recommendations for veterinarians on how to help manage the care and anxiety of pet owners.View more information and the show notes at: www.vetlogic.co/podcastDownload the FREE Pathway to Inventory Success Roadmap: https://vetlogic.co/inventory-pathway/FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Fa...
2021-02-2324 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 33 | Inventory Accounting Strategies with Keith VanHoyIn this episode, Keith talks about why having a strong financial and accounting system in place is important to the long-term strategy of a veterinarian clinic. He gives examples of some of the benefits of having a CPA and discusses challenges that clinics face when they do not have a solid partner to help with financial analysis.If you are fearful of seeking professional help or think that hiring a CPA is not for you then this episode will change your mind.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-02-1634 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 32 | Prescription Monitoring Programs with Barb Hersh, RVTIn this episode, Barb and I discuss Prescription Monitoring Programs for veterinary practices. They are becoming increasingly more common for states to adhere to and have different requirements depending on the state. We chat about what a PMP is and why they are starting to be required in more states, in addition to some tips for helping maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines.You can find more information about this episode and the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Training and Technical Assistance Center at www.vetlogic.co/podcast!You can also download the free Roadmap...
2021-01-2632 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 31 | Cleaning Up Your Inventory with Jennifer Potts, RVTIn this episode, Jennifer talks about her path into veterinary medicine. She discusses her challenges with the inventory system when taking on the role of Hospital Manager and goes into some detail about today’s process. The importance of the business culture and the path to repairing the culture at her practice is also highlighted.Jennifer also talks about what she wishes she’d known sooner as well as a few pieces of advice for anybody trying to manage inventory.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2021-01-1934 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 30 | Inventory and Operations Management in the Emergency/Specialty Practice with Amanda ZachrichIn this episode, Amanda joins us to talk all about the logistics of managing inventory, operations, and financials in emergency and specialty veterinary practices.Amanda Zachrich has 8 years of experience in ER/specialty veterinary medicine, where she worked as lead CSR, technician, and hospital administrator. In addition, Amanda also has 10 years of business ownership experience, which greatly helped her while managing a 24/7 ER/specialty practice. After becoming a practice manager, she started the 3-year process to get her CVPM, which she plans to apply for at the beginning of 2021 and hopefully sit for the exam later that...
2021-01-0636 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 29 | Hospice & End-of-Life Care in the Veterinary Practice with Dr. Kathleen Cooney, CHPV, CCFPIn this episode, Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP, the Director of Education at the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy, joins us to chat about hospice and end-of-life care in the veterinary practice. We chat about her journey in veterinary medicine, self-care tips, Dr. Kathy's tips for adding hospice services to your practice, and more.You can also learn more about the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy at https://caetainternational.com/.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-12-2945 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 28 | Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Veterinary Practice with Clint LathamIn this episode, Clint talks about data protection and cybersecurity in veterinary hospitals.We get to hear how he got into Vet Med, the inspiration behind his company’s name, and he elaborates on Ransomware. Clint tells us about some of the larger Ransomware attacks he’s seen and heard of, and we learn that even the IoT (internet of things) is a target.What are some of the biggest challenges Clint has faced? He gives some advice to mitigate risks, and he shares 5 steps to greater security, all on today’s episode of Inventory Nation...
2020-12-2258 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 27 | Becoming a Virtual Vet Tech with Jenica Veley, RVTAfter 12 years working in the Veterinary field, Jenica Veley, an RVT from Ontario, Canada, saw a need in each clinic she worked in. Virtual VetTechs was born from her desire to address that need. She launched her services not long ago and has already added a new team member to help her in her goal of supporting Veterinarians in their journey.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-12-1538 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 26 | How to Make Inventory Counts Suck LessCycle counting is an incredibly beneficial task and a key aspect of your inventory management strategy for your veterinary practice. First off, what is cycle counting? Typically when any inventory counting is mentioned, deep-seated dread and panic immediately come to the surface. If the very mention of counting makes you think of spending long hours (maybe even days!) at the end of the year counting pills, maybe even needles, until your brain is fried, you are not alone. Cycle counting is the opposite of this. With cycle counting, you count small amounts of inventory throughout the year. For example...
2020-12-0829 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 25 | The Journey from CVT to Educator with Alyssa Mages, CVTAlyssa Mages is CVT and the Chief Visionary Officer at Empowering Veterinary Teams. With over 16 years in the veterinary field and a lifetime of thinking outside of the box, she’s EVT’s go-to-gal for developing content and ensuring skills are taught and messages heard. When she's not creating, teaching or saving furry lives, she's hanging out with her family - amazing hubby, 2 small yet spectacular humans & blind Cane Corso pup.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-12-0152 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 24 | Inventory Management Strategies with Kirk AugustineIn this episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Kirk Augustine! Kirk is the founder and president of Animal Health Digest. A seasoned animal health industry consultant and adviser, he has more than three decades of work roles and consulting experience in manufacturing and distribution, including channel strategies; reorganization, marketing, sales, purchasing, inventory control, training, and campaign development.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-11-2458 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 23 | Building Vibrant Veterinary Teams with Amy VanDeWaterAmy VanDeWater is the founder of Glue Veterinary Coaching and has over 30 years of experience in the veterinary industry. When she worked in the pharmaceutical/industry side of vet med, her primary focus was helping practices discover ways to provide the best medicine and client experiences and helping build productive, highly-skilled teams that drive practice growth. With Glue Veterinary Coaching, she’s been able to channel all her passion and energy towards one very specific goal– helping veterinary practices grow by creating vibrant teams and loyal clients.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US:
2020-11-1745 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 22 | Strategies for Communicating with Clients During COVID with Debbie Boone, CVPMIn this episode, I am absolutely delighted to be joined by Debbie Boone, CVPM. She is a self-professed “customer service geek and champion for animal health”. A love of animals lead her to a degree in Animal Science from NC State University. To get her foot in the door to her dream job, she began her career in veterinary medicine as a part-time receptionist in 1985. She managed AAHA accredited hospitals for 23 years. Her rather unique skill set includes experience with small animal, mixed animal, specialty, emergency, and even shelter management.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: We...
2020-11-101h 10Inventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 21 | IT & Practice Management Systems for Veterinary Practices with Allen CristIn this episode, I am delighted to talk with Allen Crist, the owner at CCWTechnology. Allen is a veterinary IT specialist and works with programs like AviMark, Impromed, Vetastic, and more. CCW Technology offers a wide range of technology services including computer support/repair, virus removal, Data Recovery. He also consults on telecom/VOIP, marketing and branding, website hosting and design, among others.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-11-0336 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 20 | From Kennel Tech to Practice Manager + Inventory Strategies with Jamie GonzalezI’m so excited to be joined by Jamie Gonzalez, a hospital manager with over 18 years of experience. She’s currently Currently in a practice manager role pursuing a regional manager position, as well as her CVPM certification and MBA.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-10-2727 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 19 | Utilizing Cubex in Your Practice with Joe Faiella and Barb Hersh, RVTI am delighted to be joined by Joe Faiella and Barb Hersh of Cubex. Joe is the President of CUBEX Veterinary Solutions. He graduated from West Point, has a Law Degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Business Administration degree from Yale’s School of Management. Barb is the Senior Education Consultant at Cubex. Barb was the Inventory Supervisor and CUBEX Administrator for a very large specialty practice in The Bay Area, CA for 6 years. Now, she enjoys helping people and practices utilize CUBEX and all its features to maximum capacity.CUBEX is offering an...
2020-10-2146 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 18 | Five Ways to Reduce Your Inventory Costs (COGS) in Your Veterinary PracticeIn a veterinary practice, inventory costs are the second-highest expense. In this episode, learn my top five ways to reduce your COGS.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-10-1328 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 17 | World of Possibilities for Inventory Managers with Kimberly Shaffer, LVTKimberly Shaffer, LVT is an Area Manager for PSIvet which is a GPO that offers consulting and training. She hs worked as a manager in a five veterinarian practice for 20 years in Northern VA ad has been with PSIvet for over two years now. Join us as we chat about moving from practice to vet med "industry", as well as the value of training and education for inventory managers.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-10-0637 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 16 | Improving Your Operations with Technology with Dr. Caleb FrankelIn this episode, I am delighted to be joined with Dr. Caleb Frankel. Dr. Caleb practices emergency medicine at the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, an 80-doctor referral hospital in Greater Philadelphia, PA. He is also the Founder/CEO of Instinct Science (www.instinct.vet), a new veterinary software company focused on improving state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals that incorporates true workflow improvement, decision support, patient safety tools, and charge capture automation.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-09-2941 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 15 | Rehabilitating and Releasing Marine Mammals with Bree Stenstrom, RVTIn this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Bree Stenstrom, RVT. She has spent the last three summers rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing marine mammals such as harbour seals at the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. In the winter months when seal pupping season has come to an end she focuses her time in small animal medicine at a busy practice located in downtown Vancouver. Breanna also spent an early part of her career as the only RVT at a local zoo caring for the entire animal collection of 150+ animals.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US:...
2020-09-2227 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 14 | Managing Inventory at a Mobile Hospice Practice with Diana Herrera LVT, SAMP, CHPTIn this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Diana Herrera, the technician supervisor and inventory manager at Senior Paws, a hospice and end-of-life care veterinary practice.She is a licensed veterinary technician, and earned her bachelor of science in veterinary medicine, then decided to study small animal massage therapy with the Northwest School of Animal Massage and earn a rehab certification. Diana also recently earned her hospice and palliative care certification with the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Diana has worked as an ICU tech for over 6 years and now has found he...
2020-09-1530 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 13 | Elevating Your Professional Career in Vet Med with David Liss, MBA, CVPM, PHRDavid Liss and I talk about how to elevate your career in veterinary medicine, the different possibilities in vet med, and how strategic inventory management not only benefits your practice but your career as well.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-09-0831 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 12 | Improving Controlled Substance Compliance & Safety with Matt Ruiter and Camden CarterI'm talking controlled substance compliance with Matt Ruiter and Camden Carter. Camden is a senior at Brigham Young University. Her senior research project focused on controlled substances in private veterinary practices. Now, she is dipping her toes in the world of entrepreneurship by partnering with Unified Information Devices and is excited to bring innovation to the vet market. Matt is the Cheif Scientific Officer at UID and is a former scientist turned business owner. Matt works diligently to innovate the research world through the power of RFID. He created the Controlled Substance Safety Solution for laboratories but h...
2020-09-0139 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 11 | Managing Inventory at a Veterinary Non-Profit Group with Marcy Thrash, CVTMarcy is the Program Director for Project V.E.T.S. She manages all of the inventory that comes in and goes out of the warehouse, communicates with all of the recipient groups, oversees warehouse staff and volunteers, and helps with a wide range of other jobs. Project V.E.T.S. is a huge part of Marcy’s life. Their mission reflects her own beliefs; being kind to our environment and saving animals.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-08-2523 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 10 | From Veterinarian to Entrepreneur with Dr. Laura CatenaIn this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Dr. Laura Catena. Dr. Laura is a small animal veterinarian and entrepreneur. She developed the ArmOr Hand Animal Handling Gloves after an injury she endured while working in emergency medicine. Dr. Catena has a strong interest in human and pet supplements, how they are formulated, tested, and their efficacy. Dr. Catena is a firm believer in holistic care integrated with conventional medicine, when needed, as well as the importance of self-care.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-08-1832 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 09 | The Impact of Inventory on Your Veterinary PracticeIn this episode, I am going to be talking all about why proper inventory management is so critical for our practices and how it impacts us on every level.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-08-1117 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 08 | Supporting Your Team Using Inventory with Kirsten ThornIn this episode, Kirsten Thorn shares her advice with other inventory managers: "Get yourself familiar with what your clinic has. You can always talk to your vendors about new things coming in. Get to know your vendors, get to know your software. Also, get to know your technicians and what they need. They are going to be the ones that are really going to help you as to what their needs are and what they are going to run out of… even talk to your doctors. But, get to know your inventory, get to know what you have, and ge...
2020-08-0421 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 07 | Mental Health & Positivity with Elle Payne, RVNIn this episode, we are going to be focusing on something a little different than inventory. Instead, we’re going to be talking about another important aspect of veterinary medicine; mental health. Not only that, but the rates of burnout and compassion fatigue are incredibly high in our industry. We go above and beyond on a regular basis to care for others; whether it’s our patients, our clients, or our team. I think it’s important to care for ourselves just as much as we care for others.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Websit...
2020-07-2828 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 06 | Getting Your Team Involved with Inventory with Tatum SheehyIn this episode, I’m honored to be joined by Tatum Sheehy, the Project Manager and Inventory Manager at The Pet Clinic! Tatum is finishing up her Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-07-2131 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 05 | Multiple Location Inventory Leadership with Jessica Reuterskiold, MS, CPM, CVTIn this episode of the Inventory Nation Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jessica Reuterskiold, CVT, MS, the Director of Inventory Management and Pharmacy Operations at a multi-location practice. FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-07-1421 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 04 | Managing Inventory While Working ER Overnights with Rebecca Regan, CVTRebecca, an inventory manager and veterinary technician at an emergency practice, shares her advice with other inventory managers: "find your support system and keep doing you. You are going to have those hard times and you are going to struggle sometimes, but it's all going to be okay. You're going to find your niche and it's going to be so much easier. It's going to be okay!"FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-07-0722 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 01 | Continuously Improving your Inventory with Caitlin Shaw, LVTCaitlin shares her advice with other inventory managers: "Try to take advantage of all available resources, ask questions, network, ask people on Facebook groups, the Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network, and Vetcove discussion boards. Question the methods that are in place when you take over, ask yourself, "is there a better way to do this?". It doesn't have to all be changed overnight, it's a process, it will take time to make the system your own. But, it's all about looking at each process, and saying "is this the best way I can be doing this?" and if not, what...
2020-06-2935 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 02 | Blazing Your Own Trail with Dr. Elan ArmstrongAre you ready to blaze your own trail in veterinary medicine? Dr. Elan Armstrong shares her non-traditional journey to becoming a veterinarian, the challenges she has faced and overcome on her journey, the importance of staying true to who you are, and blazing your own path in veterinary medicine.FOLLOW OR CONTACT US: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
2020-06-2927 minInventory Nation with Nicole Clausen - All Things Inventory Management for Veterinary ProfessionalsEp. 03 | Managing Backorders in your Veterinary PracticeIn this episode, we are going to be talking all about how to manage backorders in your practice. It seems like backorders have become increasingly more frequent and lengthy in the last couple of years. I remember back when I first started managing inventory, which seems like many moons ago now, if a product was on backorder, it was either short-lived or it was fairly easy to find an alternative. Now, not so much. Between the class II opioids, eye medications, antibiotics, and other critical backorders, we are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
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