October 2022
Monthly Newsletter
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Get Ready – Dayforce & Open Enrollment are on the way!
People, Pets & Vets will be moving from ADP to Dayforce. As a continued effort to improve your overall employee experience, PPV is investing in technology that will combine and simplify processes to make accessing your payroll and benefits information easier! Eligible employees will log into Dayforce to elect VetCor benefits during Open Enrollment Nov 14 – 26th!
What is Dayforce’s Self-Service platform?
A Self-Service platform is an application that allows you to have more access to your personnel information. In Dayforce, you’ll be able to:
- Access in one single platform all your personnel information, including benefits, payroll, HR, and work schedule
- Have 24/7 access regardless of where you are! Dayforce is available to you while you’re in the hospital, at home, and even on your mobile device through the Dayforce app
- Use self-service resources to change your personal information
- View your earning statements and year-end documents
- Enroll in benefits during Open Enrollment or due to a Qualifying Life Event
- Clock in and out via your mobile device
How do I get started in Dayforce?
Please keep an eye out for information via email about registration in Dayforce. Each employee will need to register in Dayforce before Open Enrollment starts. Dayforce provides self-service training during setup. Hospital leaders will receive an invitation to optional live demonstrations in the coming weeks to help support your team (see times below). Additional details will be coming soon.
- 11/7 - 4pm EST
- 11/11 - 12pm EST
- 11/11 - 3pm EST
Open Enrollment is 11/14/22 – 11/25/2022!
Open Enrollment will be completed in Dayforce for the 2023 year. All PPV team members will need to complete the registration process in Dayforce prior to being able to enroll for benefits. More information on the VetCor benefits plans will be available after November 1st. Benefit guides will also be available in Dayforce!
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FMLA Process Update
Effective January 1, 2023, we will be updating our FMLA process and implementing what is known as a "rolling 12-month lookback period". FMLA provides eligible Team Members with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected time off per 12 months. That sounds simple enough, but there are a few ways to define a 12-month period.
Some companies count the FMLA used in the 12-month timeframe of Jan-Dec each calendar year (which is our current process), and others simply look back at the FMLA usage over the prior 12 months, aka: a “rolling lookback period”. This is what we will be adopting in 2023!
For example: an FMLA-eligible team member requests three weeks of FMLA beginning on July 31st. We would look to see how much FMLA they had used in the 12 months prior (August 1st of the previous year to the present). If they had not taken any FMLA leave in that 12-month timeframe, they would be entitled to all 12 weeks of unpaid time off and approved for their 3-week request. The remaining 9 weeks of FMLA could be used over the course of the following 12 months. If no more FMLA was taken, the full balance of 12 weeks would be restored on August 1st of the following year.
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If you would like to learn more about this update, you can either read about FMLA look back periods HERE or if you have a specific question, please reach out to our Leave of Absence pros at LOA@vetcor.com!
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Workers Compensation Process Update
Please view the updated step-by-step tutorial on the Worker’s Compensation process below. Please note there will be an additional update to the process on November 15, 2022.
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Like PPV, VetCor also supports team members' personal and professional growth. VetLife, TechLife & HMLife are programs that help connect and celebrate hospital leaders throughout the organization year-round.
The VetLife Program:
- Offers a forum to foster community and collaboration
- Encourages mentorship across all experience levels
- Provides ongoing education opportunities
- More details coming soon!
The TechLife Program:
- Communicates current benefits and opportunities
- Increases awareness about paths to relocation, leadership, and corporate careers
- Offers a forum for our technicians to connect, ask questions, and share ideas
- Utilizes tech feedback to identify and implement additional opportunities for support
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View TechLife Program Details Here
The HMLife Program:
- Connects managers to share knowledge, ideas, opportunities, and more
- More details coming soon!
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Online therapy has become more widely accessible and an effective tool to help people be at their best pet-ential. Finding a therapy provider that works best for you is very important. Fur-tunately, there are many resources for online therapy. You can find them in this month's wellness corner, and also learn more about topics such as learning differences and adding more fiber to your diet!
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Shelby McKenzie
Promoted to Area Manager
Premier, Cold Springs, Cross Timbers & Little AH
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Lauren Erso
Promoted to Hospital Manager
Full Circle
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National Vet Tech Week occurred earlier this month, but we believe our amazing technicians should be appreciated and celebrated year-round!
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Congrats to Veterinary Healing Center on being voted the Best Veterinary Practice and Dr. Brad Cahoon was voted Best Veterinarian by the readers of Style (Folsom El Dorado Hills)
for 2022!
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Hooray to Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida for being chosen as a 2022 Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor!
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Let's give a round of appaws to Steamboat Animal Hospital for receiving Olympia's Best of 2022 award!
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Penny Paws mobile vaccine clinic has partnered with Albertsons to introduce time and money-saving solutions for pet parents struggling to afford the cost of medications and veterinary services.
Business Wire shared that "15 Albertsons and Tom Thumb stores throughout DFW host Penny Paws to provide neighbors with low-cost exams and vaccinations for dogs and cats. The company is exploring additional sites for the Penny Paws mobile vaccine clinic including its Randalls supermarket locations in Austin and Houston."
The press release quotes Dr. Rob Franklin, saying, “Our staff of licensed veterinarians is dedicated to helping pets live a long and healthy life, which is why our community outreach program is so important in protecting canines and felines against devastating and life-threatening diseases. Offering convenient vet appointments in the parking lots of their neighborhood grocers makes this partnership a win-win for pet parents and their fur babies.”
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Oakridge Vet Clinic sponsored San Jose Bark in the Park, the largest dog festival in the United States, with more than 15,000 dog lovers and 3,900 dogs in September. Proceeds from donations benefit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, San Jose Animal Care Center, and other local charities.
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We would love to share your story and celebrate you!
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Josey Ranch Pet Hospital, Preston Center Animal Clinic & Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic holds a pumpkin decorating contest each year. Their team member loves participating in this contest, and they encourage their clients to vote and give away fun prizes
to staff and clients.
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Survey results are in and the amazing hospitals listed below had the highest client satisfaction rating in September (100)!
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Little Animal Hospital
Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic
Liberty Lake Veterinary Center
Medical Veterinary Service
North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital
Phillips Creek Veterinary Hospital
TLC Veterinary Hospital
Westbrook Animal Hospital
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Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital
Animal Care Center of Hays County
Animal Hospital of Frisco
Balboa Vet Hospital
Carbon Valley Animal Hospital
Ceres Veterinary Clinic
Cross Timbers Veterinary Center
DuPont Veterinary Center
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Please welcome the newest hospitals to the PPV family!
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Animal & Bird Medical Center
of Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor, FL
Dr. Joel Murphy
Medical Director
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South Mountain Pet Care
Draper, UT
Dr. Carl Pew
Medical Director
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Pioneer Animal Hospital
Oregon City, OR
Dr. Teri Leichner
Medical Director
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Creekside Animal Hospital
Arlington, TX
Dr. Laurie Kutch
Medical Director
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Rock Hill Animal Hospital
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Mike Ferguson
Medical Director
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Welcome to some of our new team members!
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Dr. Katelyn Jones
Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida
Veterinarian
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Dr. Katelyn Jones was born and raised in Central Florida. She obtained her Bachelors in Science in Biology from the University of Central Florida and went on to attend the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her doctorate in veterinary medicine and additional certifications in Veterinary Business Management and Dentistry. She is also Fear Free Certified.
Outside of work, Dr. Jones enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family at local breweries, attending concerts and spending time outside on the boat, ATVs or jet-skis. She otherwise spends her time volunteering (specifically with Relay for Life), teaching pre-veterinary students, and spending time with her at-home zoo which consists of a mixed-breed dog she rescued named Dodger, two foster-failure kittens named Taz and Mojo, and a ball python named Aerys (named after a character from her favorite show, Game of Thrones).
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Dr. Marilee Hochstein
Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida
Veterinarian
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Dr. Marilee Hochstein grew up in Lake Mary, Florida, spending most of her childhood exploring the outdoors, caring for animals, and playing sports. She lived in Hanover, Germany for a year prior to graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. She continued her education at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2013.
Dr. Hochstein is married to her high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful children and some furry, and not so furry friends, at home. In her free time, Dr. Hochstein enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, being outdoors, and reading books.
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Jessica Taylor
Olympia Service Center
Admin Specialist
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Dr. Rebecca Fife
La Costa Animal Hospital
Veterinarian
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Dr. Sarah Richey
Penny Paws Arlington
Veterinarian
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Kayla Jimenez
Met Vet Hospital
Hospital Manager
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Meagan Pandy-Von Reuter
Northfield Vet Hospital
Hospital Manager
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Sarah Johnson
Healthy Pets
Hospital Manager
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ADP Updates
If you need assistance setting-up direct deposit or electronic pay statements, please review the below documents. If you have additional questions, please email hr@peoplepetsandvets.com.
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We are so proud of each and every one of you, but let's give a special round of applause to our PPVU Scholars! If you have any feedback for the platform or questions about accessing People, Pets & Vets University, please contact PPVsupport@4act.com.
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- Penny Paws - Richland Hills
- Pace Veterinary Clinic
- Penny Paws - Arlington
- Cascade Pet Hospital
- ZippiVet - Kyle
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- Alexandra B. (Penny Paws)
- Jennifer V. (The Pet Doctor)
- Billie Jo S. (Steamboat)
- Katrina M. (The Pet Doctor)
- Sophia L. (La Costa)
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Refer a Furrr-end
At People, Pets & Vets, we believe that our veterinary team members are our greatest advocates and are best able to share the rewarding career opportunities that we offer in veterinary medicine. That is why we are working to pay a generous bonus to team members for Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) and DVM referrals!
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Find a People, Pets & Vets hospital near you!
We created a searchable map page on the website for you to use as a resource to look up your sister hospitals. Click the button below!
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