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OUR PET HEALTHCARE MODEL
AVC is dedicated to providing industry leadership in the provision of innovative and progressive pet healthcare. By sharing resources in a multi-location group of practitioners, we are able to equip our clinics with the advanced diagnostics and veterinary knowledge that is difficult to deliver in a traditional model of isolated, independent clinics.
We work collaboratively where veterinarians can share skills, knowledge and expertise for enhanced care. Our administrative group works closely together with our clinics wherever we can share administrative expertise together. This simple concept translates to a collaborative work environment where animal care is foremost, all the while assuring the pet owners the best possible care for their pet.
How Veterinarians Can Benefit by Partnering with AVC
- Delegation of administrative burden to support staff
- Shared resources between clinics for efficiencies
- Strong support system allows managers to focus on management of the hospital and Veterinarians to focus on their patients health.
- Direct contact with other managers for shared learning's and decision-making
A CO-OPERATIVE TEAM APPROACH – THE AVC DIFFERENCE
Here are some of the resources you will receive to ensure the highest quality of care for your clients.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Our staff join us because they are passionate about what they do. We ensure that our communication about your pet's health is thorough, honest and reflects the importance of pets in your family.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – All levels of AVC's staff are trained professionals and undergo annual continuing educational upgrades.
ACCESS TO SPECIALISTS – No matter what your pet’s healthcare needs, we have advanced specialists and diagnostics to assist.
LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS – Our in-house laboratory gives quick and advanced diagnostic capability to exacting quality standards. We have trained pathologists on staff to help you.
COMPASSIONATE CARE – We put the health of pets first and push ourselves on our understanding of the importance of pets. It’s simple – we’re all in this because we love animals.
NATIONAL NETWORK – If you are in Vancouver or Moncton, we can refer you to an affiliate clinic who is either a member of our group or is independent but shares our ideals.
HAPPY STAFF – Why do AVC staff treat pets, owners, and veterinarians so well? Simple, we love what we do. Passion for work translates to compassion for pets.
PHARMACY – With affiliate clinics, we are able to access a wide variety of drugs, treatment plans and the latest in pharmaceuticals to provide our patients with leading-edge medicine.
COMPUTERIZATION – All of our clinics feature the latest in computer technology, including digital patient files, web access to specialists, web-based training programs and much more.
VALUE – Veterinary medicine used to be the country cousin of human healthcare… No more. We now have the latest in diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, CT scan, laboratory and much, much more. Our co-operative association provides clinic managers with tremendous support and expertise in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Purchasing
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- In-house Continuing Education
OUR PET HEALTHCARE MODEL
AVC is dedicated to providing industry leadership in the provision of innovative and progressive pet healthcare. By sharing resources in a multi-location group of practitioners, we are able to equip our clinics with the advanced diagnostics and veterinary knowledge that is difficult to deliver in a traditional model of isolated, independent clinics.
We work collaboratively where veterinarians can share skills, knowledge and expertise for enhanced care. Our administrative group works closely together with our clinics wherever we can share administrative expertise together. This simple concept translates to a collaborative work environment where animal care is foremost, all the while assuring the pet owners the best possible care for their pet.
How Veterinarians Can Benefit by Partnering with AVC
- Delegation of administrative burden to support staff
- Shared resources between clinics for efficiencies
- Strong support system allows managers to focus on management of the hospital and Veterinarians to focus on their patients health.
- Direct contact with other managers for shared learning's and decision-making
A CO-OPERATIVE TEAM APPROACH – THE AVC DIFFERENCE
Here are some of the resources you will receive to ensure the highest quality of care for your clients.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Our staff join us because they are passionate about what they do. We ensure that our communication about your pet's health is thorough, honest and reflects the importance of pets in your family.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – All levels of AVC's staff are trained professionals and undergo annual continuing educational upgrades.
ACCESS TO SPECIALISTS – No matter what your pet’s healthcare needs, we have advanced specialists and diagnostics to assist.
LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS – Our in-house laboratory gives quick and advanced diagnostic capability to exacting quality standards. We have trained pathologists on staff to help you.
COMPASSIONATE CARE – We put the health of pets first and push ourselves on our understanding of the importance of pets. It’s simple – we’re all in this because we love animals.
NATIONAL NETWORK – If you are in Vancouver or Moncton, we can refer you to an affiliate clinic who is either a member of our group or is independent but shares our ideals.
HAPPY STAFF – Why do AVC staff treat pets, owners, and veterinarians so well? Simple, we love what we do. Passion for work translates to compassion for pets.
PHARMACY – With affiliate clinics, we are able to access a wide variety of drugs, treatment plans and the latest in pharmaceuticals to provide our patients with leading-edge medicine.
COMPUTERIZATION – All of our clinics feature the latest in computer technology, including digital patient files, web access to specialists, web-based training programs and much more.
VALUE – Veterinary medicine used to be the country cousin of human healthcare… No more. We now have the latest in diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, CT scan, laboratory and much, much more. Our co-operative association provides clinic managers with tremendous support and expertise in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Purchasing
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- In-house Continuing Education
OFFICERS
  David R. Farran, Executive Director |
Mr. Farran has a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary. He was one of the founding employees at Big Rock Brewery Ltd. and held the position of Vice President. David steered Big Rock through a highly successful time of growth, handling all aspects of marketing, finance, product development and general administration.
David founded Pipestone Travel Outfitters, a leading Canadian adventure travel packager. He also held the position of British Vice Consul, representing UK trade, investment and consular interests in Western Canada. David is a successful businessman and has interests in real estate, oil and gas and a number of other businesses through his ownership of Wise Turtle Investments Inc. |
OFFICERS
| David R. Farran, Executive Director |
Mr. Farran has a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary. He was one of the founding employees at Big Rock Brewery Ltd. and held the position of Vice President. David steered Big Rock through a highly successful time of growth, handling all aspects of marketing, finance, product development and general administration.
David founded Pipestone Travel Outfitters, a leading Canadian adventure travel packager. He also held the position of British Vice Consul, representing UK trade, investment and consular interests in Western Canada. David is a successful businessman and has interests in real estate, oil and gas and a number of other businesses through his ownership of Wise Turtle Investments Inc. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Dr. Alun Cooksley |
Dr. Cooksley graduated in 1981 from the Royal Veterinary College, London, England, where he also undertook a residency in surgery and radiology in 1986/87. He maintains a particular interest in these areas of medicine. His motto is to “go the extra mile” for his clients – a philosophy for which many have had cause to give thanks.
Alun is a past president of the Calgary Academy of Veterinarians and currently sits on several Alberta Veterinary Medical Association committees. Dr. Cooksley is the visionary and largely responsible for the advancement of the company’s healthcare offering.
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| Dr. Drew Van Niekerk |
Drew was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. He graduated from WCVM vet school in 1992 and moved to Calgary where he joined AVC and has remained to this day as a veterinarian at Calgary North Veterinary Hospital and a partner in AVC. His clinical interests include ultrasound and endoscopy. Within AVC Dr. Van Niekerk is active in strategic planning, operations and business development. He has a wonderful wife, Sue, and son Finn.
As a family theyenjoy skiing, sailing and traveling. They have two dogs and a cat to fill the mandatory vet family compliment of pets. Drew believes that the most prevalent issue facing veterinary medicine is our ability to attract and retain high quality people in the profession, and focuses much of his efforts in developing personal career satisfaction for all individuals in the AVC team.
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| Dr. Jan Kovacic |
Dr. Kovacic has worked in the field of veterinary emergency and critical care since his graduation from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1977. He opened the first emergency clinic in the state of Wisconsin, which then became the first referral clinic in North America dedicated to 24-hour emergency and critical care. He is the president of Horizon Veterinary Services, a consulting company that offers services in management, training, feasibility, and design of emergency, critical care and specialty referral hospitals.
Since 1984 he has been involved internationally in the evaluation, design or management of over 75 clinical, teaching and research facilities. Dr. Kovacic is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. His clinical practice is dedicated to the training of residents in his specialty.
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| David Farran |
Mr. Farran has a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary. He was one of the founding employees at Big Rock Brewery Ltd. and held the position of Vice President. David steered Big Rock through a highly successful time of growth, handling all aspects of marketing, finance, product development and general administration.
David founded Pipestone Travel Outfitters, a leading Canadian adventure travel packager. He also held the position of British Vice Consul, representing UK trade, investment and consular interests in Western Canada. David is a successful businessman and has interests in real estate, oil and gas and a number of other businesses through his ownership of Wise Turtle Investments Inc.
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| Troy Pearce |
Mr. Pearce, is currently the Vice President of Manvest Inc., where he has participated in numerous investments and is actively involved in transaction generation and portfolio management work. Prior to joining Manvest, Mr. Pearce managed a retail operation, and more recently completed an MBA (Finance, with Distinction, Universtiy of Calgary).
Mr. Pearce also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (History/Political Studies) and a Chatered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. As well as sitting on the board of Associate Veterinary Clinics, he also is on the board for On-Line Support. |
| William P. Robinson |
Mr. Robinson, President of Manvest Inc., has held various positions with the Loram Group of Companies including: Vice President and General Manager of Bowfort Capital, Treasurer of the Loram Group and Manager of Finance for Pembina Resources Ltd. Prior to joining the Loram Group, he worked with Peat Marwick and Partners, an international management consulting firm. He is well recognized in the Canadian venture capital and merchant banking community and has participated in many private company financing and acquisitions.
In addition to Associate Veterinary Clinics, he currently sits on the Board of Directors with a number of Canadian companies including: BuildDirect.com Technologies, ENTx Capital Corporation, On-Line Support Inc., Softchoice Corporation, Listen Up Canada and Cross Oilsands Contacting Ltd. Previous Board positions include: A&W Food Services of Canada Inc., Concert Industries, Graf Canada, Invis Financial Group, Lacent Technologies, Simmons Canada Inc., and Sleep Country Canada. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Dr. Alun Cooksley |
Dr. Cooksley graduated in 1981 from the Royal Veterinary College, London, England, where he also undertook a residency in surgery and radiology in 1986/87. He maintains a particular interest in these areas of medicine. His motto is to “go the extra mile” for his clients – a philosophy for which many have had cause to give thanks.
Alun is a past president of the Calgary Academy of Veterinarians and currently sits on several Alberta Veterinary Medical Association committees. Dr. Cooksley is the visionary and largely responsible for the advancement of the company’s healthcare offering.
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| Dr. Drew Van Niekerk |
Drew was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. He graduated from WCVM vet school in 1992 and moved to Calgary where he joined AVC and has remained to this day as a veterinarian at Calgary North Veterinary Hospital and a partner in AVC. His clinical interests include ultrasound and endoscopy. Within AVC Dr. Van Niekerk is active in strategic planning, operations and business development. He has a wonderful wife, Sue, and son Finn.
As a family theyenjoy skiing, sailing and traveling. They have two dogs and a cat to fill the mandatory vet family compliment of pets. Drew believes that the most prevalent issue facing veterinary medicine is our ability to attract and retain high quality people in the profession, and focuses much of his efforts in developing personal career satisfaction for all individuals in the AVC team.
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| Dr. Jan Kovacic |
Dr. Kovacic has worked in the field of veterinary emergency and critical care since his graduation from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1977. He opened the first emergency clinic in the state of Wisconsin, which then became the first referral clinic in North America dedicated to 24-hour emergency and critical care. He is the president of Horizon Veterinary Services, a consulting company that offers services in management, training, feasibility, and design of emergency, critical care and specialty referral hospitals.
Since 1984 he has been involved internationally in the evaluation, design or management of over 75 clinical, teaching and research facilities. Dr. Kovacic is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. His clinical practice is dedicated to the training of residents in his specialty.
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| David Farran |
Mr. Farran has a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary. He was one of the founding employees at Big Rock Brewery Ltd. and held the position of Vice President. David steered Big Rock through a highly successful time of growth, handling all aspects of marketing, finance, product development and general administration.
David founded Pipestone Travel Outfitters, a leading Canadian adventure travel packager. He also held the position of British Vice Consul, representing UK trade, investment and consular interests in Western Canada. David is a successful businessman and has interests in real estate, oil and gas and a number of other businesses through his ownership of Wise Turtle Investments Inc.
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| Troy Pearce |
Mr. Pearce, is currently the Vice President of Manvest Inc., where he has participated in numerous investments and is actively involved in transaction generation and portfolio management work. Prior to joining Manvest, Mr. Pearce managed a retail operation, and more recently completed an MBA (Finance, with Distinction, Universtiy of Calgary).
Mr. Pearce also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (History/Political Studies) and a Chatered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. As well as sitting on the board of Associate Veterinary Clinics, he also is on the board for On-Line Support. |
| William P. Robinson |
Mr. Robinson, President of Manvest Inc., has held various positions with the Loram Group of Companies including: Vice President and General Manager of Bowfort Capital, Treasurer of the Loram Group and Manager of Finance for Pembina Resources Ltd. Prior to joining the Loram Group, he worked with Peat Marwick and Partners, an international management consulting firm. He is well recognized in the Canadian venture capital and merchant banking community and has participated in many private company financing and acquisitions.
In addition to Associate Veterinary Clinics, he currently sits on the Board of Directors with a number of Canadian companies including: BuildDirect.com Technologies, ENTx Capital Corporation, On-Line Support Inc., Softchoice Corporation, Listen Up Canada and Cross Oilsands Contacting Ltd. Previous Board positions include: A&W Food Services of Canada Inc., Concert Industries, Graf Canada, Invis Financial Group, Lacent Technologies, Simmons Canada Inc., and Sleep Country Canada. |
EXECUTIVE TEAM
EXECUTIVE TEAM
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