is DVMR now in Lost Civilizations???

[Anonymous]

I know a lot of reps didn't like her, but when JS was regional director, things were definitely moving in the right direction. Since then, things kind of tapered off, and the managers had no one to answer to. I guess things caught up with the company as whole, this isn't just the fault of a couple people. MM made some baaaaaaad decisions: losing that PSI contract, dumping Frontline for Promeris, putting too much stock in the return of ProHeart, thinking vet clinics would all use Sevo if you gave them a machine... it goes on and on. He may have been a good field rep (they say) but that obviously doesn't translate to being a good business person. I guess people should have known something was up when DMVR was the Division of the Year in 2009, and then a few months later all the reps get their base salary cut by 2/3. Hardly makes sense, does it, cowboy?

For the record, talk to tenured manufacturer reps in Texas and they'll tell ya about Mark Middleton's selling skills..."how much ya' payin' doc, cuz I'll beat anyone's price". He did very well taking orders after cutting the margins down to near nothing. His mantra of Sales $'s are for ego and Margin $'s are for real salesmen is a bunch of crap. Biggest BS'er in the industry and there are many companies that wont do business with DVM Resources because of him. FACT

 

[Anonymous]

Yes we inside got the long long long long speech from MM about how he feels like he will be in charge & some of his best will be with him. goody for us skinny pretty girls and all the guys. Thank goodness he is so shallow.

 

[Anonymous]

As someone who works for a manufacturer, I am relieved to see DVMR finally going away. MM has created a playing field for field reps that puts them not only in competition with other distributors, but also with manufacturers. I have always felt at odds with DVMR even though I really like the reps. Rather then being a partner, they are forced to sell their push products which are in direct competition with my products. I then am forced to help another distributor get the business in that clinic, which has always been pretty easy based on the fact that DVMR is out of stock a significant amount of the time. So, I am in agreement that it is time for DVMR to go, for the sake of everyone. There are some really great reps working for DVMR and I will be greatly relieved to finally get to work with you, in the best interest of the VETERINARIAN. TW/Lextron is ok, and I only home that MM is let go for the sake of all the great folks at DVMR. Good Luck everyone!

 

[Anonymous]

As someone who works for a manufacturer, I am relieved to see DVMR finally going away. MM has created a playing field for field reps that puts them not only in competition with other distributors, but also with manufacturers. I have always felt at odds with DVMR even though I really like the reps. Rather then being a partner, they are forced to sell their push products which are in direct competition with my products. I then am forced to help another distributor get the business in that clinic, which has always been pretty easy based on the fact that DVMR is out of stock a significant amount of the time. So, I am in agreement that it is time for DVMR to go, for the sake of everyone. There are some really great reps working for DVMR and I will be greatly relieved to finally get to work with you, in the best interest of the VETERINARIAN. TW/Lextron is ok, and I only home that MM is let go for the sake of all the great folks at DVMR. Good Luck everyone!

I think a lot of people feel this way, whether you work for DVMR, or are a manufacture rep. I think many people are also wondering if MM is telling the truth now, he says he will not be going anywhere, but of course he has to say that. Time will tell if MM is just telling more lies, or if Lextron is really going to retain him, which would be hard to believe.

 

[Anonymous]

I would be shocked if MM was kept by Lextron. He took DVMR right down the tubes from day one. The company has been poorly managed from the start and I think it's interesting to note that most manufacturers and clinics overall like the reps (the good reps) overall, but that the internal workings of the company get lambasted by everyone, across the board. Poor communication between ALL levels, the inability to stock products, an unprofessional and mostly clueless marketing team, bad decisions across the board, some of which are mentioned here, some of which aren't, MM's dictatorial and just-plain-wrong managerial style (remember DW, anyone? Or the reps that wanted to leave DVMR and were threatened or blacklisted?

There's nothing wrong with the reps, but a company is only as strong as its infrastructure, and DVMR's sucked. Too much growth, too fast, was a house of cards that was bound to fall, and it has. Good luck to everyone who will be out of work now and trying to overcome the fact that they are ex-dvm employees in this competitive industry.

 

[Anonymous]

I would be shocked if MM was kept by Lextron. He took DVMR right down the tubes from day one. The company has been poorly managed from the start and I think it's interesting to note that most manufacturers and clinics overall like the reps (the good reps) overall, but that the internal workings of the company get lambasted by everyone, across the board. Poor communication between ALL levels, the inability to stock products, an unprofessional and mostly clueless marketing team, bad decisions across the board, some of which are mentioned here, some of which aren't, MM's dictatorial and just-plain-wrong managerial style (remember DW, anyone? Or the reps that wanted to leave DVMR and were threatened or blacklisted?

There's nothing wrong with the reps, but a company is only as strong as its infrastructure, and DVMR's sucked. Too much growth, too fast, was a house of cards that was bound to fall, and it has. Good luck to everyone who will be out of work now and trying to overcome the fact that they are ex-dvm employees in this competitive industry.

Yes, having DVMR on your resume will not help in obtaining new employment. Many will question the length of employment for you "seasoned" vets...how could anyone with any type of morals, ethics and backbone stay around working for this company.

 

[Anonymous]

Why is there a regional meeting scheduled for next week?

 

[Anonymous]

SO LB & CF, AND WHOEVER ELSE FROM "THE LOST CIVILIZATION OF AHII" CAN STRUT AROUND IN FRONT OF SALES REPS, ACTING LIKE A ROOSTER (WEASEL???) THAT JUST LEFT THE HEN HOUSE.
NOT TO MENTION GETTING A FREE MEAL FROM MANUFACTURERS.
OH, AND TO TELL MORE LIES.

 

[Anonymous]

Hope all current reps enjoy Savannah, could be the last time all of you are together before the big purge. I'm sure CF and LB will say everything is fine and that jobs are safe, but then again, wasn't everything just fine before Lextron came to town? I see rib joints and strip clubs in CF's future next week...

 

[Anonymous]

Hope all current reps enjoy Savannah, could be the last time all of you are together before the big purge. I'm sure CF and LB will say everything is fine and that jobs are safe, but then again, wasn't everything just fine before Lextron came to town? I see rib joints and strip clubs in CF's future next week...

Don't count on the rib and strip joints; hear that Lextron Management will be there, including DW who is now in a position to lay out some revenge on those who treated her like crap...Go DW, Go Girl!!! MM & CF could be unemployed by the end of our meeting.

 

[Anonymous]

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An Ex DVMR employee speaks out
Hello- I am an EX dvmr inside rep. Their main problem is their management!!! They are the worst company I have ever worked for. I didn't work there for long, and that is a great thing! The management "team" is non existent, and bully's their employees. It was the most miserable group/environment I have ever seen or worked with. They have some good people there, but the company sucks! During the time I was there, and I am from a very professional background, they made the worst business decisions I have ever seen! It floored me at times. I even sent an anonymous letter through the mail, to the "boss", Mark Middleton ( I would have normally addressed something like this in a face-to-face meeting, but I'd been fired!) telling him about how low the morale was, and it was more about facts, not bitching... Well, he told everyone in a meeting after getting the letter, that if anyone didn't like their job to just leave! Any company that has any intelligence in their management, would have been concerned about such a low morale with its employees (most of them are looking for other jobs consistently), and the management problems addressed in my letter. DVMR has MAJOR problems, and being a part of Walco and going public will not help them at all. By all means, do not even think of applying for a job there, unless you want to stunt your career growth.

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01-08-2010, 12:19 AM
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Re: An Ex DVMR employee speaks out
Wow. It sounds like you are miserable! Thank God for your professionalism.

#3
03-04-2010, 04:57 PM
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Re: An Ex DVMR employee speaks out
IMO Middleton is an idiot. I spoke with him at a show, in front of my boss and one of his reps. I had discussed the converstaion with both prior to Mark joining us. We then all sat there and watched him lie to my face about something all of us knew to be fact.

The guy is so stupid, that after I had tactfully pointed out that 'there must have been some confusion on somebodys part' (trying to throw him a friggin' bone) he pushed forward with his litany of untruths.

His rep was looking at me like 'I know he's a moron, but I gotta eat' and my boss could barely hide his smile.

Classic.

#4
03-15-2011, 02:21 PM
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Re: An Ex DVMR employee speaks out
MM could be looking for a job with Midwest soon... now that AHI has been aquired by Lextron. Watch out!

 

[Anonymous]

Hello- I am an EX dvmr inside rep. Their main problem is their management!!! They are the worst company I have ever worked for. I didn't work there for long, and that is a great thing! The management "team" is non existent, and bully's their employees. It was the most miserable group/environment I have ever seen or worked with. They have some good people there, but the company sucks! During the time I was there, and I am from a very professional background, they made the worst business decisions I have ever seen! It floored me at times. I even sent an anonymous letter through the mail, to the "boss", Mark Middleton ( I would have normally addressed something like this in a face-to-face meeting, but I'd been fired!) telling him about how low the morale was, and it was more about facts, not bitching... Well, he told everyone in a meeting after getting the letter, that if anyone didn't like their job to just leave! Any company that has any intelligence in their management, would have been concerned about such a low morale with its employees (most of them are looking for other jobs consistently), and the management problems addressed in my letter. DVMR has MAJOR problems, and being a part of Walco and going public will not help them at all. By all means, do not even think of applying for a job there, unless you want to stunt your career growth.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello- I am an EX dvmr inside rep. Their main problem is their management!!! They are the worst company I have ever worked for. I didn't work there for long, and that is a great thing! The management "team" is non existent, and bully's their employees. It was the most miserable group/environment I have ever seen or worked with. They have some good people there, but the company sucks! During the time I was there, and I am from a very professional background, they made the worst business decisions I have ever seen! It floored me at times. I even sent an anonymous letter through the mail, to the "boss", Mark Middleton ( I would have normally addressed something like this in a face-to-face meeting, but I'd been fired!) telling him about how low the morale was, and it was more about facts, not bitching... Well, he told everyone in a meeting after getting the letter, that if anyone didn't like their job to just leave! Any company that has any intelligence in their management, would have been concerned about such a low morale with its employees (most of them are looking for other jobs consistently), and the management problems addressed in my letter. DVMR has MAJOR problems, and being a part of Walco and going public will not help them at all. By all means, do not even think of applying for a job there, unless you want to stunt your career growth.

IMO Middleton is an idiot. I spoke with him at a show, in front of my boss and one of his reps. I had discussed the converstaion with both prior to Mark joining us. We then all sat there and watched him lie to my face about something all of us knew to be fact.

The guy is so stupid, that after I had tactfully pointed out that 'there must have been some confusion on somebodys part' (trying to throw him a friggin' bone) he pushed forward with his litany of untruths.

His rep was looking at me like 'I know he's a moron, but I gotta eat' and my boss could barely hide his smile.

Classic.

 

[Anonymous]

SO LB & CF, AND WHOEVER ELSE FROM "THE LOST CIVILIZATION OF AHII" CAN STRUT AROUND IN FRONT OF SALES REPS, ACTING LIKE A ROOSTER (WEASEL???) THAT JUST LEFT THE HEN HOUSE.
NOT TO MENTION GETTING A FREE MEAL FROM MANUFACTURERS.
OH, AND TO TELL MORE LIES.

They do not strut around. As a matter of fact, I do not remember seeing either one of them at the last meeting with the exception of lunch and dinner. I think they rotated by peeking in the room, to make sure the meeting was still in progress, but the rest of the time LB was elsewhere with his wife and not sure about CF.

 

[Anonymous]

They do not strut around. As a matter of fact, I do not remember seeing either one of them at the last meeting with the exception of lunch and dinner. I think they rotated by peeking in the room, to make sure the meeting was still in progress, but the rest of the time LB was elsewhere with his wife and not sure about CF.

Now THAT sounds about right for those two! It's been like this for at least two years with them since they have no regional director to answer to. Playing with their iPhones the whole time, ducking in and out of the meetings. LB sneaking outside, and of course, CF wrestling with the tough decision of where to eat dinner each night. I still say Lextron should check old expense reports, especially CF's... for those late night "restaurant" visits.

 

[Anonymous]

I forgot about DW working with Lextron/TW. Would it be the funniest thing ever if she got to give him his walking papers? Hand delivered? I mean, it's not going to happen, but the scenario is priceless. Payback time, MM.

 

[Anonymous]

I forgot about DW working with Lextron/TW. Would it be the funniest thing ever if she got to give him his walking papers? Hand delivered? I mean, it's not going to happen, but the scenario is priceless. Payback time, MM.

Have you tried talking with CF or LB about your feelings?
I know both of them and they will listen to you. It would be
much nicer to go to them and speak with them rather than rolling them
under the bus. Have you ever brought anything positive or an idea
to them? Much easier sitting Back in the bleachers laughing. Were all
adults here let's at least start acting like them.

 

[Anonymous]

Have you tried talking with CF or LB about your feelings?
I know both of them and they will listen to you. It would be
much nicer to go to them and speak with them rather than rolling them
under the bus. Have you ever brought anything positive or an idea
to them? Much easier sitting Back in the bleachers laughing. Were all
adults here let's at least start acting like them.

waa waa waa...nope i'm a too yer old and spel like one 2.

 

[Anonymous]

Have you tried talking with CF or LB about your feelings?
I know both of them and they will listen to you. It would be
much nicer to go to them and speak with them rather than rolling them
under the bus. Have you ever brought anything positive or an idea
to them? Much easier sitting Back in the bleachers laughing. Were all
adults here let's at least start acting like them.

Yes, they will (sort of, half-heartedly) listen to you, and then they will do absolutley nothing. My 2 year old will LISTEN to you, but do I expect much from him? NO. Same thing. And just to help you keep score, yes- I brought several things to the table, and so did several of my co-workers. CF will actually listen somewhat, but with LB, forget it. But either way, nothing gets done. I love the post earlier about LB not staying in the regional meetings because he brought his wife down from PA, and they went off and did things together. He is well known for this kind of thing, and has done the same thing at trade shows. This is fact, and it has happened b/c LB and CF have no one to answer to, but that will soon be changing, so I hope you boys got your rocks off while you could... Lextron is coming...

 

[Anonymous]

Yes, they will (sort of, half-heartedly) listen to you, and then they will do absolutley nothing. My 2 year old will LISTEN to you, but do I expect much from him? NO. Same thing. And just to help you keep score, yes- I brought several things to the table, and so did several of my co-workers. CF will actually listen somewhat, but with LB, forget it. But either way, nothing gets done. I love the post earlier about LB not staying in the regional meetings because he brought his wife down from PA, and they went off and did things together. He is well known for this kind of thing, and has done the same thing at trade shows. This is fact, and it has happened b/c LB and CF have no one to answer to, but that will soon be changing, so I hope you boys got your rocks off while you could... Lextron is coming...

Fare enough said. Who knows they may welcome someone new?
They may bring your ideas to the table and can't get anything done.