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We have some HUGE news here at The Inventory Nation Podcast. After years of hard work, Host Nicole Clausen, founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, is proudly unveiling her very first book, “Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals.” It was Amazon’s #1 new release in veterinary medicine right out of the gate and it’s no surprise. With her deep experience and carefully developed methodology, Nicole brings to veterinary professionals a uniquely effective approach to inventory management.
You’ll learn about everything from systems for restocking to executing protocols for controlled substances to forecasting fluctuating demand. You’ll also be given access to a companion website with all kinds of inventory tools, resources and self-assessment templates. It’s a must-have roadmap for any veterinary professional, including practice managers, receptionists, assistants, technicians and practice owners. Don’t miss out on strategies and tactics for managing inventory logistics while minimizing chaos as well as stress!
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of Nicole’s brand new book. “Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals” answers a broad spectrum of questions and offers logistical relief in a compact handbook that walks you through critical inventory processes step by step!
Would you like to learn more about Veterinary Care Logistics’ Inventory 911 Toolkit, our blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
You can also join our virtual neighborhood for inventory managers and other veterinary professionals for free by visiting this link.
What you’ll learn:
- It’s heeeere! So excited to announce the publication of Nicole’s brand new compendium: “Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals.”
- It’s a Journey! About Nicole’s dedication and the writing process that stirred memories of her overwhelming early days in inventory management.
- Dear Reader: Why Nicole’s book is for you and what secrets you’ll find within its pages!
- Multi-Faceted Approach: How Nicole designed her trainings and strategies for all kinds of people with all kinds of brains and all kinds of learning styles.
- Yes, Writing a Book is Challenging:
- Figuring out the way to take on such a big project.
- Finding a style that would be lively and engaging but also professional.
- Carving out the time and mind space to do the actual writing.
- Creating a writing routine and rhythm.
- Transitioning into the editing process and its different demands.
- Defining the best structure and flow for the book and its messages.
- Holistic Approach: How Nicole built her book around real-world examples and tools to create a framework uniquely adaptable to your personal style and practice.
- Hard, but SO Gratifying: About the exploration, tears and joy Nicole experienced throughout the writing process. Could there be another writing project in her future
- How to Celebrate Publication!
- Purchase a copy of “Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals” and submit your receipt to receive a special invitation to an upcoming master class in which Nicole will walk you through her signature tips, tricks and formulas!
- Write a review at this link. You’ll both be helping Nicole spread the word (so important!) and be entered to win some really cool prizes!
- Learn more about all our publication festivities here.
- Don’t forget to check out this link for a free Q4 inventory download that will be fun, nostalgic and super-helpful for inventory professionals of all kinds!
Key points:
- “This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever shaken a bottle and wanted to cry; anyone who felt like they didn’t belong; and of course to the greatest dog who ever lived: my sweet Tank.”
- “Whether you’re a first-time inventory manager or a seasoned professional striving to be better, I think inventory management is an interesting part of your practice … Sometimes it feels like you’re on top of the world, and sometimes it feels like you can’t do anything right.”
- “I am a fellow neurodivergent person and so I really wanted this book to be accessible to folks who learn a little bit differently … I just wanted anyone and everyone to be able to learn from it.”
- “I would much rather make inventory management fun and easy than sound professional.”
- “The whole inventory ecosystem is like the heart of our practice and the core of patient care because, without inventory, we can’t care for our patients.”
- “I wrote the book I wish I had when I found my footing and wondered what’s next … You need to create an inventory ecosystem that can evolve and adapt alongside you and your practice.”
MEET NICOLE CLAUSEN
Hi, I’m Nicole Clausen, and I started Veterinary Care Logistics with the dream of changing the way we manage inventory together.
With 15+ years of experience in the veterinary industry, I have worked in several positions from receptionist to operations manager for several different hospitals.
While no two practices are ever alike, I noticed one common problem: a lack of inventory management and control. If you are tasked with managing inventory, I understand first-hand the challenges you face.
When I first started managing inventory, I struggled with the same things that many of my clients experience: a to-do list up my chin and a pretty persistent case of imposter syndrome. But jolting awake in the middle of the night, wondering if you remembered to order rabies vaccines is no way to live.
I knew something had to change.
Veterinary Care Logistics was born out of the demand by several industry leaders to utilize my inventory system as a model throughout the country. Whenever I tell people what I do, I usually get a puzzled reaction: Why would you want to do that? I hate inventory!
Truthfully, I love the puzzles, the numbers, and the strategies of inventory. But what really sets my soul on fire is creating lightbulb moments.
New clients who often come to me tell me that they feel like they are drowning or that they think they are just not cut out for this. Then once we start working together, putting systems in place, theres always, always an ah-ha moment.
And at that moment, a shift occurs. You know exactly what you need to do. Your confidence rises. And the confusion, overwhelm, and worry all begin to melt away like a bad, backordered-rabies-vaccine dream.
These are the moments I live for.
LINKS + RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Buy Nicole’s book, write a review and learn about all the fun publication-related festivities she has in store at this link.
- Veterinary Care Logistics: @Instagram
- Veterinary Care Logistics: Certified Veterinary Inventory Professional Program
- Veterinary Care Logistics: Consulting Services
ABOUT VCL:
Veterinary Care Logistics serves veterinarians and their teams who are frustrated that their current inventory system is not functioning correctly and are facing out of control inventory costs and improperly stocked hospitals. VCL helps veterinarians through inventory analysis, comprehensive step-by-step action plans, and thorough team member training. My clients experience great success and rave about my work because I roll up my sleeves and get dirty working with your hospital to improve your inventory as if it was my own hospital.
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