Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there is an estimated backlog of 2.7 million spay/neuter surgeries. With more and more veterinary professionals leaving the field, the gap is growing, leaving rural areas impacted the hardest.
While there is no single solution to this very complex situation, there are ways for private practice veterinarians to get involved in providing low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to their community, while still making money for their practice.
However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Through the Delivery Systems series, we hope to provide an overview of these options, and provide some insight to support veterinary professionals as they explore which model(s) may be right for them and their practice.
- Part One: Brick-and-Mortar High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN)
- Part Two: MASH and/or Blitz Clinics
- Part Three: Mobile Clinics
- Part Four: Voucher Programs
- Part Five: Public-Private Partnerships