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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can attend each Onswitch course?

We generally limit online workshops to eight participants (or less for Open Your Own Practice), so that we can get to know everyone and ensure all needs are met. This also means that everyone gets a chance to participate and gets the most out of discussions and tasks.

Where we run bespoke face-to-face training sessions, we recommend a group size of 10 delegates.

Do I get a CPD certificate from Onswitch courses?

Yes, we issue CPD accreditation certificates for all our courses. Certificates for e-learning courses can be downloaded after the event, certificates for ticketed events and in-person courses will be shared via email after attending the course.

When and how do the details for joining my course get sent?

One week before the date of your course we will send all the information out via email. This will include a link to the Zoom session and any worksheets or necessary pre-work.

Can you invoice me directly, rather than my practice?

Of course! Please contact any member of the team and we’ll arrange this for you. Our usual terms and conditions apply.

How do I pay?

We aim to be flexible and provide a range of options. You can pay online at the time of booking, or we can send a payment link or invoice you so that payment can be made via BACS. If you are having a

What does ‘MRS’ mean?

MRS is the Market Research Society, the world’s leading research association, of which Onswitch are members.

What does ‘MSPA’ mean?

MSPA is the Mystery Shopping Providers’ Association. As members, Onswitch always follow their code of conduct, ensuring the highest standards for our Call Coaching programmes.

I think you can help, but I don’t exactly know what I need / it isn’t covered by your service descriptions

Rest assured we can almost certainly help! Much of our work is in the form of bespoke projects and services, so please contact us to discuss your objectives and we will recommend a plan. We work with businesses and clients in the veterinary sector, as well as in the fields of animal healthcare and pet care. Large or small, international corporation or sole trader, we can help.

Can you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before we talk?

Yes, of course. We often work on confidential projects for clients across the animal health sector.

Are you affiliated to a practice or parent company?

No. Onswitch is an independent company, established in 2001. We do not have a veterinary practice, although many of our core team have worked in the profession as vets, nurses or practice managers. We work with veterinary businesses of all sizes, in all kinds of places.

Do you get commission from recommendations?

No. We’re proud that much of our work comes from personal recommendation or repeat business from previous clients. However, we do not profit in any way from recommendation, nor are we affiliated to any trade body, industry organisation or company. When we recommend a course of action, it’s only ever because the evidence and / or our experience support it.

When will I receive my research report?

Once you have given us the go-ahead to get started on a research project we get to work straightaway. Lead times depend on the scale of the project, and we will give you an estimate of likely timings upfront. However, we will not share the results with you until payment in full has been received.

Can your Price Check service be tailored to include different products or services?

Absolutely! Simply tell us what you want to know, and we’ll do the rest.

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Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the course - eye opening and so interesting, it has changed the way I think and will handle calls forever

Camilla ChurchVet and Business Owner, Perth Equine Vets

Onswitch have been transformative for the structure and management of our practice. We have used them since about 6 months after we opened and we have gone from chaotic disorganised mayhem to chaotic organised mayhem. Exactly the way we like it! Always helpful, always there, they have allowed our business to grow and thrive in a vision that still remains 'us'

Carly DayVet and Business Owner, Bury St Edmunds Veterinary Centre

We requested a Business Health Check as we had experienced rather rapid growth at the practice and felt we were losing some direction. Having an outside view of the business have us an honest and real account of where we were, what needed to be done to achieve what we wanted and a framework to support this. We have made inroads into starting processes to improve our ways of working and are enjoying seeing the impact these ongoing developments are already having for our team and our patients.

Lucy ButlerAldgate Veterinary Practice

Onswitch's price checker provided us with some really valuable insights into our competitors and ensured that we were pricing our common procedures competitively. It was really good value and saved us a lot of leg work!

Ellie LeeBusiness Owner, Manchester Cat Clinic

We've used the Consult Coach program for a number of years, and find it particularly effective with our early career veterinarians. While filming consultations can be daunting, we find the feedback process is ultimately rewarding and drives positive change. The 7 Steps process gives a clear framework for effective consultations and the personalised feedback helps them improve and gain confidence as well as get better outcomes for clients, pets and their clinics.

Lindsay EvansGreencross Vets, Veterinary Learning and Development Manager

Alison's advice has been invaluable both before and after opening our independent small animal practice and helped the practice to thrive. Her wide ranging experience at a national and international level and pragmatic approach are brilliant to give an outside perspective.

Emily Knight, Business Owner, Wight Vets

The New Practice Viability Study offered by Onswitch was immensely helpful in starting our new business on solid foundation. Not only did it help me carefully choose our premises but it also opened my eyes to various factors that had never been brought to my attention before. Sophie C and Alison were incredible supportive throughout the entire premises journey and were always available to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Onswitch's viability study!

Wojciech WoszczynskiBusiness Owner, Bluebell Veterinary Surgery