Ferguson & Associates Equine Hospital is located on eleven beautifully-wooded acres in the northwest area of Ocala, Florida, a major hub of Marion County horse farms. https://www.faaeh.com/our-facility
- Laboratory
- Pharmacy
- Surgical Suite
- Induction/Recovery Stalls
- Scintigraphy Facility
- Nine-stall Barn
- Library/Conference Room
Although proficient in all areas of equine practice, founder Dr. Sam Ferguson’s primary interest has always been the racehorse, with emphasis on diagnosis and therapeutic options in racehorse injuries. Current interests also include acupuncture, his in-process study on bleeding in the racehorse, standing arthroscopic surgery, and innovative ideas on treatment of tendinitis and suspensory desmitis.
Historical Perspective
Previously, Dr. Ferguson developed a ten-veterinarian practice using the typical hierarchy of partners, associates, and employees. Downfalls included exorbitant business costs and overhead, inability to incorporate new partners from associates, formation of power partnerships, employee issues and discontent, and excessive legal costs to maintain the practice integrity. Costs were passed on to clients; and practitioners were powerless to deal with clients on an individual basis.
Following the severe economic downturn of 2008, Ferguson & Associates eventually returned to a one-veterinarian practice, the founder, Dr. Sam Ferguson. As employees left and overhead dwindled, Dr. Ferguson realized a huge opportunity. The horse economy was impacted hard by the Great Recession, and clients desperately needed help. Armed with 30 years of experience and ample equipment, he slashed his prices on certain high-priced procedures, and went to a primarily pay-at-time-of-service business. New clients began to pour in; along with sales work in multiple states. He also started a satellite practice at the south Florida racetracks, where clients were paying extremely high prices for meager services.
Going Forward
All involved parties are actually partners in the organization; and a cooperative effort is established. This business framework will out compete any other conventional plan. And it feels good to service happy clients!
