Practice managers and veterinarians today are looking for a way to juggle all the tasks they have in the office while finding a work-life balance that puts their family and their own health as a priority. As a result, they have begun offloading the work of IT maintenance of computer services companies.
Infoplay Technologies operate on a Managed IT Services model. This all-inclusive support model offers an entire range of IT services in return for a monthly subscription payment. The most common IT services offered in such a scenario are:
Infoplay Technologies delivers a holistic approach to IT management, maintenance, and security by combining 24/7 IT health monitoring, regular maintenance, and on-demand troubleshooting/help desk services.
We work closely with veterinary software and equipment companies to stay on the cutting edge of technology in the veterinary world.
We work on a regular basis with Industry leaders in the Veterinary field and would be happy to consult with you about any equipment or service solutions that would better allow you to leverage today’s technology to allow you to provide the very best in care to your patients.
The reasons that veterinarians and practice managers choose to go with an IT support company instead of doing the work themselves are as many and as varied as the individuals themselves. What we have found, however, is that the reasons are usually related to a pain point felt within the organization. Some pain points that we have seen along the way are:
The technology level of practices varies across the Washington, DC Metro area. While some veterinarians prefer to do everything “old school” and grudgingly allow for a computer at the reception desk, others have embraced the technologies that have been utilized and proven in human healthcare such as:
While not every practice will want – or need – every one of these technologies, putting them together in the right tailored combination has been beneficial to the security, efficiency, and productivity of many practices and has raised the standard of care they have been able to provide.
As you may have already guessed, there is no hard and fast pricing across the industry. This is a result of the fact that every region is different, every IT services company has different pricing structures, and every veterinary clinic requires a custom set of curated services.
Many believe that this is a positive scenario for both the IT support company and the client.
Why?
In general terms, when increased efficiency and lowered downtime is factored into the equation, the monthly pricing of a computer services company – caring for every technology support requirement of a company – works out to be a better deal than a break/fix or retainer contract scenario.
Security – Protecting a practice from unauthorized access and the theft of client data is the paramount task of a computer services company.
IT Consulting – Harnessing the industry knowledge of a technology professional enables a practice to stay current with proven technological trends and competitive with other veterinarian practices in the area.
Expertise – When compared to a solo, in-house IT employee, a team of IT professionals such as found in an IT support company surpass the expertise and experience of the in-house technician.
Improved Focus – When IT hassles and headaches are removed from the equation, employees can focus more readily on the task at hand and the patients in the waiting and exam rooms
Trust – People work with people that they know, like, and trust.
Reviews – In the internet age, unbiased reviews are not hard to find.
Recommendations – Word of mouth is still a powerful motivator and a key reason why many practices have chosen companies like Infoplay Technologies.
Vendor Connections and Experience – IT support professionals that have worked with the same veterinary technology vendors that the practice uses are much more likely to get the contract than those with no established relationships with those specific vendors.
Local – While technology is now a global reality, practices still look for local companies. Infoplay Technologies support companies to provide computer services.