The Business of Veterinary Rehabilitation

Question 1

T/F there are many different pathways to becoming a rehab professional in vet med

Answer 1

T can go from internship to residency to board certification or can be certified through various programs post grad

Question 2

The following describes a (brick and mortar facility/mobile practice)
-stand alone space
- department within an established practice
- more equipment available/diagnostic tools
- have established clientele
- more staff support
- expensive

Answer 2

Brick and mortar facility

Question 3

The following describes a (brick and mortar facility/mobile practice)
- able to treat animals at home
- able to treat in various spaces where teh animal is more comfortable
- no employees
- need to establish a client base
- less access to equipment

Answer 3

Mobile practice

Question 4

List some of the logistical details you need to have sorted in order to get started when opening a rehab business

Answer 4

1) business name
2) legal entity
3) state license (business, vet, drug etc)
4) feudal employer identification number (FEIN)
5) phone number
6) bank account
7) Insurance (PLIT, vehicle, business equipment, umbrella)
8) accounting (including invoicing), legal support
9) software (scheduling/appointments/client base/medical records)
10) integration of other modalities (where you will go for radiographs, lab work etc)

Question 5

T/F Marketing, advertisement, and a good online presence are key to making a good mobile practice successful

Answer 5

True- have a domain name/website, email address, get on professional lists, and keep them business cards strapped on you- she loved them boys during lecture

Question 6

T/F if you run a mobile vet practice your car is considered equipment

Answer 6

T

Question 7

The following are modalities that are available to a (brick and mortar facility/mobile practice)
1) shockwave
2) underwater treadmill
3) swimming pool
4) regenerative medicine equipment

Answer 7

Brick and mortar- will need to find a facility where you can have these things

Question 8

T/F apparently becoming a certified Magna Wave practitioner is the shit because its a game changer and its better than the Assisi loop

Answer 8

True- its noninvasive painless and is good for geriatric patients, can use it in a mobile practice

Question 9

Which of the following are benefits to using the Magna Wave therapy (pulse electromagnetic field):
1) decreases blood flow and cellular metabolism
2) Increase inflammation
3) pre and post- workout/competition maintenance
4) increases ROM
5) relief of OA discomfort
6) injury prevention and repair

Answer 9

3-6
It also decreased pain and inflammation and increases blood flow and cellular metabolism

Question 10

T/f One of the best things you can do as a mobile rehab practitioner is develop a good working relationship with suppliers and reps

Answer 10

True- link up with supplies like assisi loop, adequan, help’em up harness etc

Question 11

T/F having your own pharmacy that clients can order through when you own a rehab practice can provide them with discounts

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F all patients/clients have the same expectations when you come to work with them for rehab

Answer 12

False- different patients have different needs and expectations for performance; you need to understand your clients need and patients needs

Question 13

T/F has a rehab practitioner, client compliance is a huge issue even though people are paying you to literally tell them what to do in order to help their dog heal

Answer 13

True