IVG Canada in a Nutshell

In Brief

IVG is a CE and support organization for non-corporate clinic owners. It was formed to allow non-corporate clinics to get the same support and buying power that the corporates get, but with a focus on independent ownership and management.

IVG is based on VMG, which was started in the USA and has numerous active groups. We are the first Canadian group, so we are leveraging the scale of VMG while ensuring we also address uniquely Canadian issues, perspectives, etc. 

Each IVG group is no more than 15 members, so it's a very personal learning experience. As interest increases, additional groups are formed to ensure that each group remains small.

Structure

IVG is structured around our twice yearly meetings that bring all of the group members together to participate in interactive world-class CE and discuss issues, problems and successes that we are all having. The beauty of this structure is that each member is at a different stage of their ownership journey and has something unique to contribute.

Being a member of IVG means that we all support and help each other without reservation - we are truly there for each other. To ensure we can do this without reservation, IVG groups are based on trust: We all sign comprehensive NDAs which means that everything we share with each other remains completely confidential. We also work in an environment of respect: We speak freely, but never in a derogatory manner - we celebrate victories and we push members to succeed through unwavering support.

Meetings: Topics and Speakers

Our CE is world-class and is presented only to our group, making IVG CE intimate and interactive in a way no conference can match. Speakers and meeting topics vary from meeting to meeting, and depend on what was presented previously and the current state of the industry.

We also have managers' streams at some meetings, which optionally allows clinic managers to attend as well and have their own dedicated CE related to what we are learning. These streams help to build support for initiatives at the clinic, and also serve to include managers in the IVG family.

5 Pillars of IVG

The benefits of IVG are built on five pillars:

1. Practice and Business Management: We get excellent education and resources - both formally and informally - to help with practice and business management. Every single IVG member has become better at managing their practices
2. Data and Benchmarking: We share our business metrics, such as financial data, with each other to benchmark ourselves and identify opportunities to improve revenue and EBITDA. Data is at the heart of how we improve our clinics
3. Support and Collaboration: Leadership is lonely. IVG is a group of leaders who understand and help to support each other both in meetings and throughout the year. This is not something that can be found anywhere else and is game-changing for clinic owners
4. Group Rebates and Promotions: IVG clinics are some of the most successful, and industry knows it. As a result, we get excellent rebates and promotions extended to our clinics beyond what similar non-IVG clinics are offered
5. Networking and Friendship: IVG members become life-long friends. The network you gain with IVG is unparalleled, not just for the success of your clinics, but also personally

Come See For Yourself

In the end, it's really hard to explain the benefits of IVG without seeing it. If you think IVG may offer value, the first step is to attend one of our meetings to see IVG in action. There is no obligation - we think being at a meeting will convince you and, if it doesn't, then there's no hard feelings - we're just happy for the chance to gain another perspective and meet our colleagues.