Panel: Discovering Small Animal Mobile Specialist Practice

Presentation Description / Summary: Historically, mobile veterinary practice was considered standard practice for general veterinarians but rarely a chosen path for specialists. This type of practice fell out of favor for general practitioners as brick and mortar practices became more common but has seen a resurgence in specialty practice over the last decade. Mobile practice, sometimes called concierge medicine, offers specialty level care at a local veterinary clinic. This allows clients to have their pets evaluated by a specialist, and allows general practitioners more hands-on involvement in the care of their patients. During this session, a panel of 4 specialists (ACVIM-Cardiology, ACVIM-Internal Medicine and ACVIM-Neurology) will discuss their career paths leading to mobile practice, how they set up their practices, considerations for joining a corporate practice vs starting a privately owned practice, and the benefits and pitfalls of mobile practice compared to their experience in other forms of practice. We hope you will join the discussion with questions about mobile specialty practice.