Pay Alone Won't Keep Vet Talent

Your best vet tech, Amy, is silently debating taking a new offer.

It’s from the mega vet hospital down the street.

She’s hesitant because she loves working for you. She’s built relationships with other staff and patients, but…

The mega-hospital pays more.

Your best vet techs will have offers thrown at them from other practices.

Yes, they will make career decisions based on income, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

They’re also going to think about the culture.

Don’t underestimate the power of the culture you’ve built in your practice to attract staff.

Things employees look for, like opportunities for 1-on-1 patient care, more flexibility in schedules, and day-to-day experience with other staff, are often at risk in larger practices.

 It’s still essential to offer competitive pay and benefits.

If you need better profitability to increase pay or benefits, start by setting up incremental fee increases in your practice.

With the right balance between robust benefits and culture, you’ll have a competitive edge against mega practices.

For more support on solidifying your competitive edge, enhancing profitability, or improving staff retention, book your free consultation.