2.1. Curbside is Best

The Absolute Best Flow for a One Team Vaccine Clinic

The best flow is one where clients stay in their vehicles and can flow through the parking lot in a circular shape.

Here’s an example. The road the check in person is standing on is shaped like a donut – circular. The cars have clients and animals in them. They drive forward and stop for a quick exam and vaccines. Then continue driving out of the parking lot.

Example of a circular flow

Exam and Vaccines

The Absolute Best Flow for a Two Team Vaccine Clinic

Here’s an example of how two team can do a vaccine clinic. A double bay fire station is perfect for this kind of setup. The vaccines go on a table in the middle and two full teams service each side.

Double Bay Fire Station

We’ve analyzed this six ways from Sunday and we know a few things to be true.

Having clients stay in their vehicles is safest for everyone. Because:

1. It limits the spread of diseases contained in the soil.
2. It minimizes animal handling, a key fear free approach.
3. It minimizes flight risk.
4. It minimizes the risk of dog fights.
5. It minimizes the risk of animal flight (running off).

Having clients stay in their vehicles is fastest for everyone. Because:

1. It allows you to provide the exam and vaccines without spending time on clients walking up to the tables. It should take about two minutes per pet with this curbside approach.