Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc. - Since 1981

We know that business hasn’t quite been normal recently. With the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions put in place by state governments, you may have had to change up your service offerings and your procedures for how you treat your patients. In our conversations with our customers, we have found that while you’re keeping extremely busy, revenue isn’t necessarily reflecting that. Our mission leading into this pandemic was simply to be there for our customers. To keep in touch and let you know that we are here if you need us. To listen to your needs and provide solutions when we are able. Well, we have a few solutions we’d like to share with you.

Finding ways to save money is a never-ending pursuit, though you may have been more pressed on the issue in the past few months. To be of support, we’re starting a series of blogs all about practical ways that Penn Vet can save you money. If you’ve never taken the chance to, start by visiting our Experience the Difference page to learn about all of the services we offer our customers.

Today we’re going to talk about two great pieces of equipment that you won’t believe you ever lived without: oxygen concentrators and water distillers.

How much are you paying for oxygen?

If your answer is more than $100 a month, you could be saving that money by investing in an oxygen concentrator. An oxygen concentrator takes oxygen from the air and concentrates it by removing nitrogen, supplying an oxygen-enriched gas stream.

No more paying for tanks, refills, or deliveries. No more wasting time on tank billing, scheduling, management, and maintenance. Instead, invest in an oxygen concentrator that can pay for itself within 1 to 2 years. Invest now, but save for years to come!

We’ve been hearing that with the COVID-19 pandemic, O2 supply companies are running into supply issues as the human health market is seeing a higher than normal demand and takes precedence over the animal health market. With an oxygen concentrator, you will never find yourself in a position of not having the oxygen supply you need.

Penn Vet carries two lines of oxygen concentrators. The Supera Pureline series of oxygen concentrators are made in the USA. They extract medical-grade oxygen (USP 93%) and come with added safety features like O2 purity alarms in every machine. They also can be purchased integrated with an anesthesia machine for added convenience. Plus, they’re backed by the industry’s best warranty! We also have access to Airsep oxygen concentrators through Jorgensen Laboratories. Airsep is a trusted manufacturer of a variety of oxygen concentrators for both medical and industrial purposes. Their 10-liter unit can be purchased with one or two outlets depending upon your needs.

Tired of lugging distilled water from the store?

Did you know that you can make it right in-house? The Tuttnauer Steam Distiller 9000 provides water that is 99% free of total dissolved solids and generates 1 gallon in about 4 and a half hours. Tap water is purified by steam distillation and carbon filtration, effectively removing contaminants such as bacteria, particles, dissolved solids, and VOCs. The Tuttnauer 9000 features a removable boiler for easy fill and a unique recessed heating base to reduce scale buildup.

After the initial investment, which is less than $600, the only cost is the carbon filters, which cost roughly 3 cups of coffee for each. You can also purchase an extra reservoir to have them on rotation creating a constant supply.

How does the cost compare with bottled water?

Those savings add up! If you’re using distilled water for your autoclave and/or dentals, a distiller might be a cost-effective solution for you. Plus, you can stop breaking your back carrying those bottles of water from the store!

We know that equipment, such as oxygen concentrators and water distillers, require an initial investment, but they can save you a lot in the long run. Penn Vet has a great track record of working with our customers to find the right equipment financing, when available, to suit your financial situation and get you the equipment that you need when you need it.

The little things add up. The more you can reduce your costs in your clinic, the more revenue you’ll see. Give us a call today at 800-233-0210 to speak to a knowledgeable Sales Representative or one of our experienced Equipment Specialists to learn how we can help you save throughout your clinic!

Come back to the Penn Vet blog for the next installment of this series to learn more ways to save!