Hello, I'm Dr David Hodges MA, Vet MB, BSc, MBA, MRCVS .

Cambridge University trained Veterinary Surgeon. With a BSc in Computing and a Masters in Business Administration. (MBA) Entrepreneurial Veterinary Surgeon with 30+ years experience in the pet-care space. Founder of Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinics - a 28 site Veterinary Business ( Buy and Build) including first opinion and referral veterinary clinics and a veterinary laboratory. Successful exit when sold at one times revenue. (12M) Founder Stellar Vets - veterinary practice start up in 2021, with an emphasis on using technology to enhance the pet parent experience, super-effective marketing and minimizing staff numbers. ( 2nd year accounts turnover £715,000 with ebitda of £250,000). Check us out at https://stellar.vet Petplan Vet of the Year Finalist 2022 Areas of interest/expertise: Veterinary Start Ups - Site selection, getting to break-even ASAP, turbocharging growth. Marketing - Understanding human psychology and especially the pet-parent - fur-baby bond when marketing veterinary services. Profitability - Love your clients and get them to love you back. The veterinary business is all about long term relationships. How to unlock the power of the life-time worth of a client.