Step ThreeDetermine your clinic building needs and begin facility searchHumane Alliance recommends that, if you have a choice, you find a clinic rather than build a clinic. The cost and time of renovations/construction can be a significant strain on an organization. We also recommend that you obtain a minimum of 1,500 square feet for a one-vet practice. If you plan on expanding to two vets pretty quickly, get a bigger space from the beginning. Here are some sample floorplans for clinics (PDF file). If your building needs renovations, we will be happy to advise you, but please be aware that you will need to hire a contractor to supervise the work. We will also assist you in laying out your space. You can send Dr. Brestle the floorplans of your building (don’t forget the measurements!) and she will design your layout for optimum workflow and efficiency. If you have questions about your clinic space, floorplans, or layout please contact Dr. Brestle at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also fax her floorplans at (828) 254-9774. Determine the requirements specific to veterinary facilities with your state Veterinary Medical Board and the DEAPlease check your state veterinary facility requirements to make sure that your building is in compliance. You need to find out if your state requires that a veterinarian own the clinic practice, and/or if your state has specific requirements related to veterinary technicians (whether they need to be licensed, etc.). Now would also be a good time to familiarize yourself with DEA requirements. Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control - Online Forms and Applications Advertise Executive Director positionChoosing your Executive Director is one of the most important parts of this process. In most cases, your ED is a partner with your veterinarian in determining the success of your clinic. We will participate in your hiring process if you prefer. Please find the ED job description below: Executive Director Job Description (PDF file) We recommend that you bring your ED on board at least one month prior to your opening date. Advertise Veterinarian positionChoosing your veterinarian is one of the most important parts of this process. In most cases, your ED is a partner with your veterinarian in determining the success of your clinic. We advise offering clear expectations of the job, i.e. how many surgeries per day you will expect after a training period is over. We will participate in your hiring process if you prefer. Please find the veterinarian job description below: Veterinarian Job Description (PDF file) Below, please find some suggestions for where to start looking:
Here are some sample veterinarian want ads: A unique opportunity for special individual interested in promoting animal welfare by combating the pet overpopulation crisis. The Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic is seeking a veterinarian and veterinary assistant for a new spay/neuter facility in Briston, Virginia. Competitive salary and benefits package. -OR- Tired of private practice, emergencies, working six or seven days a week? Try limited client contact, no emergencies, Monday through Friday only. Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic in Harrisonburg, VA, might be the place for you. Great support staff and quality medical protocol. It has been our experience that, in most cases, clinics find their vets in their own backyard. Please also check out Dr. James Wheedon, DVM’s excellent publication, Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Spay/Neuter Veterinarians (PDF file). We recommend that you bring your veterinarian on board at least one month prior to your opening date. |
Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic • 25 Heritage Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 |
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