How to prevent your practice from becoming a victim of ransomware
If you’ve heard of it, you may have put two and two together. And figured out that ransomware is a form of malware (malicious software) that holds your practice to ransom. Cyber criminals take control of your patient files, images, and any other data that’s important to you. They encrypt it, and deny you access […]
Why your practice should be on the Cloud
We would like to preface this blog with a clarification. We think that everyone should be on the cloud. Well, we think everyone that CAN be on the cloud should be on the cloud. There are many factors to consider whether you should make the move across to the cloud. But one is definitely a […]
Press Fall For Cyber Spoof at London Vet Show
It was Veterinary IT Services first London Vet Show this year, but they arrived with a bang, having duped the press who attended the event into falling for a cyber spoof, causing a redirection to a fake website. Veterinary IT Services is run by Jack Peploe, who also happens to be a certified ethical hacker […]
Nine Ways to get your Staff on Board with Cyber Security
Think you’ve got your cyber security covered? Think again. New strains of malware are constantly being discovered. That’s because as businesses of all sizes have stepped up their cyber security software and procedures; hackers have upped their game, too. The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving. So, it’s imperative that you have an arsenal of […]
Is Flexible Working a Reality for your Veterinary Practice?
Flexible working has long been an offering across many industries, with growing popularity over the past decade. But since the national lockdown during the global pandemic, it’s become more normalised and widespread, with many workers coming to expect flexible working as a standard part of their working contract. Traditionally, flexible working might not seem like […]
Windows 11: Everything Vets need to Know
Back in June, Microsoft made a surprise announcement: A new version of Windows was coming. Most experts had assumed that Windows 10, which was released in 2015, had many more years of life left in it. But now we know the future is Windows 11. We’re pretty excited about it – and believe you should […]
Admission and Discharge: Improving your Client Journey Pt 4
When was the last time you stopped to consider how to improve your client journey? Your client’s experience with your veterinary practice starts from the moment they begin researching local vets and continues long after they leave your practice after their first visit. Along this journey there are multiple touchpoints outside of an actual consultation which many veterinary practices […]
Your veterinary practice’s biggest security threat is on your payroll
Someone working for you right now is also working alongside some of the world’s most successful cyber criminals. A double agent. And before long, they’re going to take down your veterinary practice from the inside. They’ll put your sensitive business data in the hands of your number one enemy. Where does this leave your practice? […]
Imposter Syndrome in Veterinary Medicine
If you’ve ever felt a wave of uncertainty wash over you as you sat in your office, wondering how you managed to scam your way through veterinary school and thinking that right now, at this moment, you’re nothing more than a fraud, you’re not alone. What you’re dealing with is imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome can […]
It is Vet-ter to be Safe than Sorry: Why Your Veterinary Practice Needs a Password Management System
There are legal requirements for how businesses handle personal data on their employees and customers. The only thing that matters most is to stay on the right side of the law and protect your business. Efficiency is one great factor in running an establishment, all while adhering to the legal requirements. Patients and client […]
