@VSESEmployees

We are the employees of Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services joining together in union for a voice in our workplace.

 Rochester, NY
vses.livelifeunion.org/
Joined September 2021
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Thrive to close veterinary ER hospital amid union talks - News - VIN news.vin.com/default.aspx?pi… The Truth
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Rachel Barnhart
@rachbarnhart25 Aug 2023
I've been asked repeatedly today what can people do to help. I definitely think contacting local, state and federal reps is important. State is probably in best position - it already has incentives for vets. Need to expand for emergency services. wxxinews.org/local-news/2023… #ROC

Rochester's emergency animal hospital is closing

Citing an shortage of experienced emergency care veterinarians, Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services in Brighton is expected to close no later than Nov. 27.

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Rachel Barnhart
@rachbarnhart29 Aug 2023
Just got a call from an FTC attorney re: Thrive/VSES. They are looking into this! No guarantees of any action or even a formal investigation. But it was a great convo and they get it. They also suggested I write similar letter to state AG @TishJames. Coming right up! #ROC
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Rachel Barnhart
@rachbarnhart25 Aug 2023
There are likely a few ways to go at this. FTC has taken on private equity in veterinary care. Thrive has done this elsewhere, too. #ROC
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We are stunned. Thrive didn't even have the decency to notify the hospital staff. We found this by chance. They didn't even intend for us to see it. They are also flat out lying when they say they "explored multiple options". They chose this path by exploiting the compassion of
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The corporate office number is 512-828-7255. Give them a call and let them know exactly how you feel!
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Congratulations and Welcome to the staff at Eye Care for Animals - Chicago, IL, another Thrive Pet Healthcare practice, who won their election today! #UnionStrong #UnionYes
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We all won 🫶🏾. I want to give back an ounce of the love y'all showed me. Proceeds of this shirt will go to first-responders and the UC Trauma Center. Go get yours! DidWeWin.shop
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Sauce God@BuffaloSauceGod3 Jan 2023
#BuffaloStrong Prayers for Damar Hamlin. – at New York, USA
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IAM Union
@IAM_Union6 Dec 2022
Thrive delayed but we're finally going to the table. @VSESEmployees has been ready ⚙️💪🐾 We love that first contract energy! #MachinistsStrong wxxinews.org/local-news/2022…

After months of delays, local veterinary union begins contract talks

After Brighton animal hospital workers voted to unionize, they alleged their employer treated them unfairly. Now, 11 months later, they begin negotiations for their first contract.

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We have a date for our first bargaining session with Thrive! We're going to meet them at the table on Monday, December 5! #unitedwebargain #VSESUnionYes #UnionStrong
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IAM Union
@IAM_Union16 Oct 2022
#NationalVetTechWeek has a whole new meaning for us since we gained 130+ veterinary workers at VSES, @VSESEmployees! 🐾⚙️❤️
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“So that's what we're fighting for to make this a much more sustainable career ‘cause we love your pets as much as you do.” - VSES/@MachinistsUnion member Tara McGrain wxxinews.org/local-news/2022…

Rochester's Labor Day parade returns with a theme: 'Organize and Rise'

This year the Rochester Labor Council chose the theme “Organize and Rise,” after an increase in local and national efforts to form labor unions.

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Thank you to the VSES staff, @Machinists Union, @National Veterinary Professionals Union, and everyone who worked with and supported us.
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We look forward to working collaboratively with Thrive Pet Healthcare to help improve patient and client care by making VSES a great and sustainable career choice. #VSESUnionStrong #StrongerTogether #UnionYes #UnitedWeBargain
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