BOQ Specialist – helping veterinary professionals, like you

Did you know that the Gold Finance Partner of the AVA, BOQ Specialist, has been working closely with veterinary professionals, just like Dr Jeannet Kessels, for over 30 years?

How BOQ Specialist helps veterinary professionals achieve their goals:

For any health professional, ‘excellence’ is what you strive for throughout your tertiary education, through practice ownership and practice growth. For veterinarian Dr Jeannet Kessels, excelling in business also involves heart: integrating the values of kindness and generosity, with strategic purpose and forward thinking, in everything she does. This has led her in two complementary directions: first, to co-found the organisation Veterinarians for Climate Action; and second, applying the concept of ‘degrowth’ to her business. Which, by the way, is not what you think it is.

“Degrowth isn't necessarily about limiting my business,” she explains. “Degrowth is about growing it sustainably. It’s saying, I have a business—am I going to sell that business for the biggest possible margin and sail away, or am I going to create something of lasting value that supports my people and my community long term, fostering a culture of enjoyment, embracing kindness, generosity and forward thinking?”

This is the logical result of Dr Kessels’ desire to be an excellent vet and practice owner, and a leader with heart. “Owning three practices and starting a not-for-profit was not something that I planned or dreamed of,” she explains. “I'm 57 years old. I would have been content to enjoy my family, be a veterinarian and celebrate a rich and colourful life. But, through being proactive in learning, finding mentors and surrounding myself with people who are smarter than I am in their areas of expertise, and growing and empowering the people around me, my life has been quite a surprise.”

To learn more about Dr Kessels’ career journey and how BOQ Specialist has been there to assist with her three practices, click here.

BOQ Specialist expertise

Through BOQ Specialist’s extensive experience, they have developed a deep understanding of the veterinary industry and the unique needs of professionals in this space. So when it comes to finance, they can help with just about anything from purchasing your premises or next vital piece of equipment, to buying or refinancing your home. To learn of more ways BOQ Specialist has helped vets like yourself, click here.

Plus, as an AVA member you’re entitled to some great benefits with BOQ Specialist. To find out more, visit boqspecialist.com.au/ava or call 1300 160 160 to speak to your local finance specialist.

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