In this blog, we discuss the key benefits of telemedicine for practising vets.
What is telemedicine?
‘Telemedicine’ is a subcategory of ‘telehealth’ which refers to the digital communication between a vet and a client.
How anti-climatic, eh?
This includes anything from SMS services, photo messaging and Facetime appointments, through to dog tech accessories and apps for real-time medical advice.
What are the benefits of telemedicine for veterinarians?
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Improved Access to Care
Telemedicine allows veterinarians to provide their services to a larger number of pet owners, regardless of their location. It eliminates geographical barriers and enables pet owners in remote areas to connect with qualified veterinarians, ensuring better access to veterinary care.
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Flexibility
By offering virtual care, vets can work from the comfort of their own homes rather than having to travel into the surgery for what is often a long and tiresome shift. Running consultations from home is also more convenient for the pet-owner as it means they don’t have to leave work to see the veterinary professional for advice. It also gives clients the freedom to enquire about multiple pets at once should it be necessary.
3. Improved work-life balance
According to research from Exeter University, around 80% of vets have left the profession for an improved work-life balance. Further data also revealed that 37% of practising vets actively consider quitting.
UK veterinary telehealth service, Vetster, said its offering could help reduce pressures on overworked vets by taking non-urgent calls from clients so they can focus on emergency care, bloodwork, respiratory issues etc.
Mark Bordo, CEO and co-founder of Vetster said: “We are experiencing a global crisis in pet care exacerbated by the pandemic.
“Veterinarians are facing tremendous pressure to provide services to millions of pet owners.
“Vetster’s virtual care platform connects pet owners with licensed UK veterinarians to provide support when their clinic is closed, to answer a non-urgent question, and to improve the health outcomes of their pet and help ensure owners can care for their animals.”
In this blog, we discuss the key benefits of telemedicine for practising vets.
What is telemedicine?
‘Telemedicine’ is a subcategory of ‘telehealth’ which refers to the digital communication between a vet and a client.
How anti-climatic, eh?
This includes anything from SMS services, photo messaging and Facetime appointments, through to dog tech accessories and apps for real-time medical advice.
What are the benefits of telemedicine for veterinarians?
-
Improved Access to Care
Telemedicine allows veterinarians to provide their services to a larger number of pet owners, regardless of their location. It eliminates geographical barriers and enables pet owners in remote areas to connect with qualified veterinarians, ensuring better access to veterinary care.
-
Flexibility
By offering virtual care, vets can work from the comfort of their own homes rather than having to travel into the surgery for what is often a long and tiresome shift. Running consultations from home is also more convenient for the pet-owner as it means they don’t have to leave work to see the veterinary professional for advice. It also gives clients the freedom to enquire about multiple pets at once should it be necessary.
3. Improved work-life balance
According to research from Exeter University, around 80% of vets have left the profession for an improved work-life balance. Further data also revealed that 37% of practising vets actively consider quitting.
UK veterinary telehealth service, Vetster, said its offering could help reduce pressures on overworked vets by taking non-urgent calls from clients so they can focus on emergency care, bloodwork, respiratory issues etc.
Mark Bordo, CEO and co-founder of Vetster said: “We are experiencing a global crisis in pet care exacerbated by the pandemic.
“Veterinarians are facing tremendous pressure to provide services to millions of pet owners.
“Vetster’s virtual care platform connects pet owners with licensed UK veterinarians to provide support when their clinic is closed, to answer a non-urgent question, and to improve the health outcomes of their pet and help ensure owners can care for their animals.”