Practice (In)Efficiency in Veterinary Medicine: Moving from Chaos to Control

The veterinary profession has long struggled with inefficiency. The challenges of the pandemic and the increase in case load have truly highlighted how significant the in-efficiencies were. By working on more efficient use of the physical plants where veterinary care is delivered; more efficient use of the inventory that is sold; more efficient use of the people that deliver service and care; and more efficient use of systems, processes, and checklists, the veterinary profession can improve its efficiency, its profitability, and even the enjoyment of working in the profession.