Mobile Veterinary Oncology
ABOUT PVOC
Private Veterinary Oncology Consulting (PVOC) helps veterinary oncologists start and run their own mobile oncology service. PVOC provides licensing agreements to oncologists across the country allowing them to utilize our proven methods and patented design to start their own successful practice. (Patent No. 11,672,712)
PVOC is a spin-off from Private Veterinary Specialties (PVS), the first mobile veterinary oncology practice in the world. PVS first started treating patients in 2017. Since then it has established the safest and most successful mobile oncology model, which even has a patent. Over the years we have developed and extensively tested our methods prior to offering them to others. PVS has proven mobile oncology is possible and can provide safe and reliable patient care. www.pvspetcancer.com
FOUNDING
M.J. Hamilton DVM,DACVIM
PVOC and PVS were both founded by M.J. Hamilton DVM,DACVIM (Onco). While in specialty practice Dr. Hamilton recognized the need for a closer connection between general practitioners, owners and specialists. All too often specialists are shielded from the front lines of veterinary medicine where pet owners and veterinarians establish their relationships. Bringing specialists to the private practice setting allows easier access to specialty care, maintains strong relationships, and expands the veterinary care available in the general practice setting. Being in-house also helps patients get work up and treated faster.
This passion motivated Dr. Hamilton to bring comprehensive oncology care to general practice for the first time in 2017. PVS allowed pet owners, veterinarians and specialists to finally work together in one setting.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
ORGANIZE
PVOC provides the patented department design, organizational tools and guidance needed for you to start a mobile veterinary oncology practice. We’ve done it all, so there is no need for you to reinvent the wheel. Our 3 step process is aimed at getting your practice launched. Organizing the tasks needed to get up and running is a large part of the process. (Patent No. 11,672,712)
BUILD
Over 16 months we will take you through the process of starting and growing your own mobile practice. Building a practice is multifaceted, from the physical build to building the culture, schedule, and procedures necessary to best care for your patients. It all must be built, one step at a time. Our templates will get you off to a strong start.
GROW
Your practice will offer a unique service to the local community. Your ability to address the oncology needs of your area is key to your development. From initially introducing your services to eventually dealing with excess demand your practice will experience lots of growth. Explore our Services for more information on how we aim to get you growing.
OUR SYSTEM
STEP 1
MONTHS 1-4
Begin by developing business plan, financing support and strategies. Then assist with mobile department design and builder selection. Provide vendor account set-up lists, inventory lists, inventory pricing, management and storage examples. Establish department service schedule and locations, parking and power. Set up website messaging, outside business support resources and operating agreements.
STEP 2
MONTHS 4-12
Equip oncologists with initial staffing and benefits suggestions. Assist with host location selection criteria. Provide billing models, patient and staff scheduling examples. Develop standard operating procedures for chemotherapy administration. Aid in staff training and operating procedures as well as employee review and handbook templates. Provide emergency procedures and contingency plans. Administer suggestions for patient management (staging, recheck, emergency and treatment).
STEP 3
MONTHS 12+
Continue to support caseload development. Assist with staff management at maximum patient capacity. Foster practice growth and maximize efficiency. Help with year end price adjustments, inventory refinement, accounting review and recommendations.
WHY GO MOBILE?
Mobile practice allows oncologists to practice the way they want. Up until now the career path for an oncologist has been as an associate or spending millions on a brick and mortar specialty practice. Mobile allows doctors to stay private and dictate their own schedule, staffing, caseload and pricing without taking on millions of dollars in debt. Mobile also provides the freedom to pick and choose where and when you practice, without being limited to any one location. As an owner, you can take the practice anywhere you want to go.
Mobile also allows you the ability to help patients in a new ways. Bringing specialty care to the general practice setting allows for faster work ups and treatment, improving patient care. You are also able to provide specialty care where pet owner and the veterinarian need it… closer to home and in a familiar setting. Pets benefit from having their whole team in one place. Continuity of care and communication is taken to a whole new level.
“Oncologist, Primary Veterinarians and Surgeon... all working together in the same place! It’s the best. ”
-Everyone
WHAT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?
Practicing medicine will always present challenges! Similar situations arise for both mobile and brick and mortar. Power, internet, weather, patient needs, supplies, staffing- they all can change at a moments notice. We have experienced it all and are here to help you. As oncologists we are accustomed to diseases being unpredictable. Owning a practice is similar, we are here to show you how. We have a lot of it already figured out for you
THE HEALING ENVIRONMENT
Our departments are built specifically for the care of pet cancer patients. Our unique multi-room design is intended to ensure the safety of both the patients and their care team. This patented design incorporates the most current chemotherapy safety principles and is the first of its kind. Chemotherapy and general working areas are completely separated as is the donning area. Separate ventilation systems are utilized for each room for proper airflow. We do not retrofit or refurbish RVs, every unit is built to our specifications.
Our departments were also designed to be a comfortable environment for pets. The department is quiet and has ample natural lighting. We utilize non-slip surfaces for our exam tables and flooring to help pets feel secure.
New units can be customized relative to both interior and exterior colors.
With each unit standard operating procedures are provided to ensure the department is being utilized for maximum safety and proper efficiency. (Patent No. 11,672,712)
CONTACT US
For more information about starting your own mobile veterinary oncology practice just reach out! We can set up an introductory call to discuss what we offer and what you are looking for.
(908) 502-7646
hello@vetoncoconsulting.com