Ep. 48: Hybrid House Call Practice With Heart; Meet Dr. Jonathan Reiss

Dr. Reiss graduated from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After working in New York at an animal shelter, he moved to Northern Virginia in 2009.  There he worked as a general practitioner until starting his own single-doctor mobile practice in March 2015.  He volunteers with local animal rescue groups, shelters, and spay/neuter organizations.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Reiss's path to starting his own hybrid practice
• The value of in-home euthanasia 
• A live tour of Dr. Reiss's hybrid practice (can be seen on our video podcast on YouTube)
• Managing a hybrid schedule
• Love/hate relationships with La Boit Specialty Vehicles
• Dr. Reiss's advice when starting out on your own and mistakes he made along the way
• Setting boundaries and communication with clients
• Integrating rescue and shelter medicine with the hybrid model of practice
• Relationships between veterinarians and pet rescue organizations
• The benefits of not scaling your business

Links and Resources:

• Learn more about Reiss Mobile Vet
• Find Dr. Reiss on Facebook
• Email Dr. Reiss with questions

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan! 
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind!
• FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
• Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets!
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets. 
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference 

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel