This has got to be the most overpriced and poorly delivered veterinary consulting out there. Their shtick is based on L. Ron Hubbard's business management methods. It's not that all of the information is bad, let me tell you how our experience went. They had a booth at the 2016 AAHA conference offering their practice management services. After listening to what they had to offer, we signed up for their "Team Builder" seminar and the "New Client Builder" workshop. The client builder was a series of 3 webinars with only the most superficial and small amount of information on how to attract clients. Most of the seminar was on learning the vocabulary that is used to teach L. Ron Hubbard's business methods. Unlike most practice management education, they don't try to explain things in a simple and understandable way. They first require you to learn their ridiculous terminology. In a nutshell, this was a complete wast of time. Especially when you consider the lost productivity of not treating patients. Next came the trip to Seattle for their Team Builder seminar. The morning of the fist day was spent going over the same information that was presented in the Client Builder webinars. We broke for lunch and were taken out as a large group to, in my opinion, size up the various practices to see if they were good candidates for a large consulting package sales pitch. We asked them for some specific pointers over lunch, but were responded to each time with "to get that answer, you will need to sign up for one of our consulting packages". The second half of the day consisted of leaning more vocabulary terms. At the end of the class, we were offered to be taken to dinner. We accepted, knowing that this was were the real sales pitch would be delivered. At dinner we were asked what we thought of the seminar and if we were interested in retaining them as our practice consultants. We responded that we basically have learned nothing so far and that we did not think we had received any value for our $4000. The consultant told us that to get the type of information we were looking for, we would need to buy a consulting package. We asked how much that was and were told their basic package starts at $60,000. After hearing that we told him that give our experience thus far, we were not interested in a financial commitment of that magnitude. Upon hearing this, the consultants got the attention of the wait staff and asked them to bring him the bill for his drink. He handed them a few bucks in cash and walked out the door. We were dumbfounded that he skipped out on the check after asking us to dinner! We had only ordered one drink each and a single appetizer to share so the total was only $80. What type of cheese ball is willing to make themselves look so pathetic for a mere $80? Now ask yourself, would you be willing to pay $60,000 for advise from a consultant that skips out on an $80 check? The individual that took us to dinner was not Joel Parker himself, it was one of his cronies. read more

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I have been with Veterinary Practice Solutions since 2012. I can't say enough praises for how much they have helped me. My practice was struggling and I was struggling. I was taught how to identify "trouble makers" - negative people and release them. I started monitoring how my practice was doing and to take appropriate steps to either correct a dip or maintain increases in productivity. I have been getting my staff trained and they have taken much off of my day to day duties of running the business. that takes so much stress off of me and lets me practice medicine. The revenues have been increasing at a significant rate. My staff is on board and they like the level of organization which make days flow without chaos. It os the best having a happy and empowered staff. I was skeptical at first as this was a significant investment in my business. My revenue increases have more than paid me back. The stressless operation of the practice as a whole is icing on the cake. Would I do this again? In a heartbeat. I continue to send my staff for training they not only appreciate the knowledge but they continue to ensure the success and growth of my business. If I had not signed up with these guys I think my business would have failed back in 2012. Thank you Veterinary Practice solutions. I love you guys. Dr Ed read more

I have been with Veterinary Practice Solutions for over 2 years and I have been very pleased with their services. My clinic has grown by leaps and bounds since I have used their systems. I highly recommend them. read more

I must agree with Maria P. The strong-suit of VPS is their ability to show you how to put practice management into place and how it makes sense through statistical analysis and techniques to grow your team, your business, and your community outreach. We have used statistically based management consulting in the past, but none took such an interest in our progress and were available to guide us when needed. The training modules are very informative and are immediately applicable. The contacts you make with other practices are invaluable. We are steadily growing and now adding more treatment area, a new veterinarian, and new support team members. And it feels great! VPS was THE management company that brought all the training into an understandable, applicable, and positive motion forward for our practice and we look forward to another very successful year! read more

This is a review from both myself the Executive Director of a clinic in Hawaii and the owner of the clinic. We are both so very pleased with our experience with VPS! I have experienced some "business coaches" and have never had the red carpet, specifically catered service and attention that VPS has given my practice. I started with VPS in 2011 when my veterinary practice experienced a huge turnover, poor staff retention, general chaos and confusion with mixed messages between management and staff and was going through a difficult personal time. Meeting the VPS team, a group of people who understood the unique nature of a private medical based practice was just the ticket. Finally! I had a group that was specifically on MY team rather than trying to sell me a bunch of MBA bunk. Quickly I went through the program, and increased revenue in my practice. Within 3 years I was able to retire from my practice and still have it out producing numbers I had generated while I had been there practicing. Why? Because I invested in an executive board and their VPS training! These staff members were so proud to see that I could easily retire, retain staff, create a cohesive team that communicated well, and hit targets I set. In fact they did so well that I was able to leave the state and start a second practice. How far did I go??? An ocean apart!!! My VPS rehab'ed practice is in Hawaii and soaring still under my ownership, while I live in CA generating statistical growth that baffles my industry. I am generating new clients at 4 times what is expected for the industry average, and I am beating my previous year productivity by well over 20% annually. What is fantastic is I still am in touch with my coaches at VPS and intend to train a new board of directors so I can continue to impact people both client and staff alike in a positive way. VPS understands the big picture! Life is happiness....so Your personal life as an Owner matters, the success of your practice and your staff matters! And they are with you every step of the way. Is the program costly? Yes it is....but I retired before age 40....how important/valuable is that to you??? I jumped back in to do it again...and I'll be able to retire out of this practice by 45.......sooooo what I learned is.....leave the medicine and the future practice vision to me, leave the management education to VPS. You won't be sorry, and you will meet an incredible team of colleagues that you can bounce ideas off of regularly. Practice ownership is not easy, but VPS set me on a rocket ship of achievement beyond my expectation and I'm grateful. You won't be sorry. read more

We started with VPS a little over 3 years ago and have grown tremendously. Our practice has tripled in size by following their guidance and recommendations. We are more organized with our employees being more empowered and more productive. The investment we made was minimal when compared our increased profitability, we have made our money back 10 fold. I highly recommend their services if you want to see your practice grow in profitability while lowering your stress! Not only that, we have made some great new friends through their network and continued education for practice owners and employees. Thanks VPS!! read more

We've been with VPS for 5 years now. The information that they give you is incredibly valuable but what I believe is the most valuable, is how to put it into place. You can read up on Veterinary practice management anywhere but the step by step weekly plans really help you focus on your growth. I don't even think it's information for just your practice, the Training I've received really helps you grow in life too! The conferences are my favorite because I can't tell you how many friends from all over the country and Canada, I've made. All of them going through the same challenges we've been through at my practice and sharing ideas too! The whole VPS team has made me feel very welcomed too! I started at my hospital as a receptionist, then quickly became our marketing director. Their training plus the ideas I picked up at conference truly made us grow and fast! Soon enough, we became a million dollar practice and needed to hire another veterinarian. We're now a double doctor practice and still could use another vet. It's crazy to think how much this company has helped us achieve our goals and the best part, every time we achieve one, we've got a new one to focus on. This is continuous improvement and if you're considering any management company, have faith in this one!!! That being said, remember that they can only help you so much. If you don't actually put into action everything you learn, you won't get anywhere. It'll be like reading a bunch of exercise books but never actually working out. Are you gonna lose weight? No. Trust them, follow through, and grow. It's that simple. read more

After deciding to not use their services I was berated by a sales rep via text messages until I blocked the number. Very unprofessional and I am very glad that the sales rep saved me $10,000 by his behavior. read more

I have experienced some "business coaches" and have never had the red carpet, specifically catered service and attention that VPS has given my practice. I started with VPS in 2011 when my veterinary practice experienced a huge turnover, poor staff retention, general chaos and confusion with mixed messages between management and staff and was going through a difficult personal time. Meeting the VPS team, a group of people who understood the unique nature of a private medical based practice was just the ticket. Finally! I had a group that was specifically on MY team rather than trying to sell me a bunch of MBA bunk. Quickly I went through the program, and increased revenue in my practice. Within 3 years I was able to retire from my practice and still have it out producing numbers I had generated while I had been there practicing. Why? Because I invested in an executive board and their VPS training! These staff members were so proud to see that I could easily retire, retain staff, create a cohesive team that communicated well, and hit targets I set. In fact they did so well that I was able to leave the state and start a second practice. How far did I go??? An ocean apart!!! My VPS rehab'ed practice is in Hawaii and soaring still under my ownership, while I live in CA generating statistical growth that baffles my industry. I am generating new clients at 4 times what is expected for the industry average, and I am beating my previous year productivity by well over 20% annually. What is fantastic is I still am in touch with my coaches at VPS and intend to train a new board of directors so I can continue to impact people both client and staff alike in a positive way. VPS understands the big picture! Life is happiness....so Your personal life as an Owner matters, the success of your practice and your staff matters! And they are with you every step of the way. Is the program costly? Yes it is....but I retired before age 40....how important/valuable is that to you??? I jumped back in to do it again...and I'll be able to retire out of this practice by 45.......sooooo what I learned is.....leave the medicine and the future practice vision to me, leave the management education to VPS. You won't be sorry, and you will meet an incredible team of colleagues that you can bounce ideas off of regularly. Practice ownership is not easy, but VPS set me on a rocket ship of achievement beyond my expectation and I'm grateful. You won't be sorry. read more

Veterinary practice solutions is an amazing company that really helps vets become better managers. Their mission statement reflects their genuine desire to improve your management skills which then results in a more profitable practice. The information really works! I have been training with VPS for only a year and a half and already our veterinary practice runs better, I have much less stress as an owner and we are more profitable! I am so thrilled about the results and am ready to complete the management training. This company always "has your back" once you are a client! I strongly recommend any vet wishing they could be a better owner to sign up with VPS! read more