Myths about Mobile Practice

We get it. Mobile veterinary practice is a nontraditional model, and it can often be misunderstood. There are misconceptions about what it truly involves and just how fully you can practice medicine on the road. That’s why we’re here to clear the air so you can identify facts from myths.

Myths about Mobile Veterinary Practice:

• Myth: Veterinarians cannot perform any surgical procedures within a mobile clinic.
• Fact: Many mobile vets perform routine and soft-tissue surgeries in their clinics, such as wound repairs, spays and neuters, and dental procedures.

 

• Myth: Veterinarians earn less money operating a mobile clinic compared to what they can earn at a brick-and-mortar practice or hospital.
• Fact: Mobile veterinary clinics operate with low overhead and generate high revenue due to demand for convenient care, allowing vets to earn upwards of $1 million per year.

 

• Myth: Patients and their owners do not feel comfortable receiving care at home.
• Fact: Mobile veterinary practice reduces stress and anxiety for pets, making the experience more convenient and relaxing for all parties.

 

• Myth: Mobile clinics rely on generators and therefore require extensive, costly maintenance on a regular basis.
• Fact: The Wag’n Tails battery-powered CleanPower System™ eliminates the need for a generator, reducing operational costs and maintenance requirements.