Generally speaking concierge medicine is an umbrella term used to describe a relationship between a patient and a physician in which the patient prepays for the convenience of appointment and physician availability. Human concierge medicine may also be referred to as "retainer based" or "boutique medicine". It involves a monthly or annual fee for which includes varying levels of doctor-patient services and direct doctor access for patient communication and support within outlined boundaries
Concierge Veterinary Medicine is an adaptation of the human model of concierge medicine for pets
Varying levels of interpretations and/or misinterpretations exist as it has quickly become a buzz word in the profession
Dr. Brown has developed several concierge package options that offer varying levels of direct doctor communication with additional service options pending patient needs
Concierge packages
Retainer based with annual or monthly fees
Varying levels of direct doctor access and doctor/patient services
Allows doctor to see less patients and offer more individualized and focused time for patient care and owner support
Other Packages (wellness, puppy/kitten, senior)
Historically offered at brick and mortar clinics in semi- discounted packages for increased compliance and preventive patient care. Typically does not include additional direct doctor communication access or in home care
Active/established clients of minimum 3 to 6 months duration with active patients are eligible to apply for concierge service option consideration pending wait list, location and availability