AVImark can help turn the "Holiday Blues" Green

The holiday season presents hectic schedules and year-end deadlines - not to mention the shopping. Saving time and money never sounded so inviting!

With a little help from AVImark, you can offer your customers both this year - and earn some extra income for your own stocking stuffers:

     • Strategically Placed "Last Minute Items" - Place small impulse items near checkout 
       centers  to help customers with pet stocking stuffers, treats, and other quick purchases.
       These items can be entered into AVImark along with the client's purchases, or they
       can be  added under an OTC (over the counter) client.

     • Email Notices - Send clients brief informative emails during the holiday season, such as  
        holiday clinic hours, dietary do's and don'ts for pets, and special items on sale. Use the 
        Information Search feature in AVImark to easily select which clients to email. Please 
        contact AVImark technical support for assistance. 

     • Discount Routine Treatments -Temporarily reduce the price on routine treatments
        that clients might overlook during the holiday season. Holiday specials encourage office   
        visits during slow periods. You can use AVImark to create discounted treatments.

     • Boarding Incentives - Boost the number of boarders with special boarding packages  
        during the holidays. Offer discounted pricing, for example, or "rewards points" for  
        accumulating a number of boarded days that can be used toward future purchases or free
        exams. Discounting is an AVImark feature and discount programs can be set up in  
        AVImark.

     • Patient Gifts - Offer a gift to each patient that visits the office during December. Gifts  
       can include treats, food samples, and chewy toys. Some samples are provided by  
       manufacturers at no cost to clinics. Samples can lead to future purchases, and toys show 
       customer appreciation. Seasonal deals or items can be added into AVImark, and AVImark 
       can also track the expense and distribution of the item.

Even if these suggestions don't fit the environment of your clinic, AVImark is a diverse program that can help accommodate other holiday wishes. We're here to help you use AVImark to its fullest capacity, so your practice can reach its greatest potential. Contact us for any assistance in implementing your "holiday plans."

Barbara Betsch is an AVImark/MPS senior technician at MSS and is full of holiday cheer. You can reach Barbara at 877-838-9273 ext. 308 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it