According to specialty veterinary supplier Therian, becoming more mindful of staff wellbeing is a real after-effect of the global veterinary shortage.
Veterinary staff are experiencing more stress and burnout than ever before. Therefore, it has become more imperative than ever for vets and animal hospitals to reassess their inventory management strategies to help ease the stress within their clinics.
According to Nicholas Biggs, Technology Manager at Therian, retaining staff and managing their wellbeing and performance means that vet clinics and animal hospitals alike must address areas such as overhead costs that absorb staff hours, keeping them away from the duties they were trained for, and contributing to their job satisfaction levels.
Biggs says job satisfaction levels amongst veterinary professionals is a deep subject that has changed over the years in the profession. While we head deeper into this decade, industries and large corporations identify ‘mentality’ as an aspect that can contribute to career satisfaction.
"Creating a sense of ‘ownership mentality’ results in a positive effect on attitude and work behaviour (Van Dyne and Pierce, 2004), which are both key drivers to work satisfaction. One way that companies are taking the first step to fostering this mentality is through support," he shares.
"That is, bringing in processes and/or automated systems to support employees through their work. While there are multiple ways to provide support throughout a veterinary hospital, targeting specific items such as inventory and billing also helps to provide the support foundations.
"This is where a system such as Cubex comes in."
Inventory Manager Elizabeth Huckin reveals that since getting the CUBEX cabinets in August 2010, her overall time with ordering has been cut in half.
"I'm more confident that my quantities on hand are correct, and I love that it holds people accountable for what and how much they are taking … The reports are great too," she reveals.
Maximising efficiency, profitability and safety
Cubex is an inventory management system that pairs hardware and software to automate traditional inventory tasks by accurately record all transactions and stock levels, whilst securely storing medications and capturing missed charges.
Through real-time recording and security, veterinary hospitals can easily see what their inventory levels are with confidence and know that there are no losses unaccounted for.
Effective protocols and inventory solutions such as Cubex, allow staff to focus their efforts back on providing high-quality care for their patients instead of spending hours with inventory.
In summary, Practice Administrator Laura Hawke says, "Cubex keeps our inventory lean and our margins high."
If you are seeking to enhance your veterinary space, do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Credabl team today, or call 1300 27 33 22.
