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In a groundbreaking move, Seattle’s Urban Animal veterinary practice is on the verge of making history as the largest worker cooperative veterinary practice in the nation. With three clinics and a dedicated team of 110 employees, this transformation promises to empower the workforce, allowing them to actively participate in the governance and profits of the company. Dr. Cherri Trusheim, the visionary founder of Urban Animal, has set in motion a bold plan to gradually transition the practice into a 100 percent employee-owned worker cooperative.
This transition represents a resounding departure from the prevailing trend of corporatization within the veterinary care industry, which often threatens the cherished employee culture and the standard of care. Unlike their corporate counterparts, where compensation is intricately tied to sales metrics, Urban Animal follows an entirely different ethos.
Dr. Trusheim’s mission is to foster a nurturing workplace environment steered by those who provide veterinary care, not remote shareholders. This unique approach to veterinary care is set to attract individuals who are passionate about this distinctive work culture.
Acknowledging the prevailing staffing shortage that plagues the industry, Urban Animal is taking unprecedented steps to emerge as an employer of choice. They’ve joined forces with The Cooperative Way, a leading advocate for cooperative businesses, to facilitate this remarkable shift towards a worker cooperative model. Importantly, Dr. Trusheim will continue her role as CEO, ensuring continuity of leadership and vision across all three clinics, which will remain open to serve their loyal clientele.
The transition of Urban Animal into a worker cooperative veterinary practice is not merely a change in ownership structure; it is a resounding testament to the practice’s commitment to empowering its employees and preserving the highest standards of veterinary care. This pioneering initiative will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration to other veterinary practices and professionals seeking a new paradigm of care and cooperation in the industry.
We'll be sure to keep you updated on this remarkable initiative. In the meantime, stay tuned for more news and updates here on Vet Candy. Thank you for listening!
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