Assisi – Practice. Made perfect.

December 9, 2022
  • With staff shortages affecting many sectors, software that helps automate previously manual processes is key. 
  • ClearCourse brand Assisi helps veterinary practices run more efficiently – but that human touch is still as important as ever. 
  • Our new tagline for Assisi is Practice. Made Perfect. Bold? Absolutely. Achievable? Most certainly. 

Staff shortages have been making the headlines for a while now, with the most recent figures from the CBI showing that three-quarters of UK businesses have been hit by labour shortages this year. 


The global pandemic and Brexit are the two main factors – the former changing people’s perceptions of work and the latter reducing the number of skilled workers able to be freely employed in the country. 


No business sector’s been immune, and the veterinary sector’s been as hard hit as any – with staff shortages adding to the stress of an already busy environment and in turn, creating an even busier – and often even more stressful – workplace. 


Veterinary practices are a hugely important part of our lives here in the UK. We love our dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and other domestic pets. We dote on our horses while, as a country, we rely heavily on the farming sector. 


But if veterinary practices don’t have the right amount of staff, things can become difficult. 




Helping practices become perfect 


Regular readers of our blog will know by now that we love software that does good – software that helps provide positive outcomes for people and businesses; software that helps fuel success. 


One of the brands we’ve welcomed into ClearCourse recently is Assisi - a management software brand that helps veterinary practices run more efficiently and effectively. 


Of course, software can never replace humans – especially in an environment like this where that personal touch, understanding and empathy are essential to delivering the right level of care and service. 


However, what software like Assisi can do is automate a huge number of previously manual tasks, easing the amount of work that needs to be done in the back end – freeing up time for everyone in the practice to spend with clients and their animals. 

Assisi large animal vet practice software

Streamlining processes, saving time 


Assisi, which we’ve recently given a fresh new brand and visual identity as part of ClearCourse, helps veterinary practices across the country save time by offering features such as diary management, which helps reduce no-shows. 


It keeps accurate and up-to-date records so you’re not left searching for notes or consent forms, and it offers pay-by-link so bills can be automatically sent to customers, reducing time spent invoicing and chasing payments. 


Of course, there’s also a host of other features that save time and help achieve greater efficiency – batch traceability, accounting (including digital tax), stock control, lab integration and insurance claims are all there, inside Assisi. 


A new addition to the brand is AssisiPay, Assisi’s very own integrated payments platform, powered by ClearAccept. AssisiPay is purpose-built and enables practices to streamline and speed up payments – another way the software helps save time every single day. 



Repositioning for the challenges veterinary practices face today


The Assisi brand has been working with some of the UK’s biggest veterinary names for more than ten years. It’s established. It’s known. It’s proven. It works. 


As brands evolve, as they get those runs on the board, they can rightfully exude greater confidence. 


Our new tagline for the brand is ‘Practice. Made Perfect’. 


While that may be a bold ambition, it’s one we know with certainty the brand can help make a reality, while at the same time easing the burden of the people-difficulties every business in the country is currently encountering. 


If you’d like to learn more about Assisi, check out the brand’s new website


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LONDON, 25 June 2025 : ClearCourse, a provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, today announced the appointment of Sacha Bielawski as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Sacha will lead ClearCourse’s financial strategy, working with senior leaders to accelerate organic growth, drive profitable sales, and deliver the company’s goal of being a leading engine powering small and mid-sized businesses across the UK. Before joining ClearCourse, Sacha spent nearly nine years as Chief Financial Officer at Coople, a leading digital staffing agency, where he led corporate expansion initiatives and oversaw the Group’s financial strategy. He has also held senior roles within private equity and investment firms, where he focused on identifying and scaling high-potential businesses through strategic M&A, financial restructuring and investment projects across Europe and the US. Sacha builds on the achievements of Mark Grafton who will be leaving the company later this month. “We’re delighted to welcome Sacha Bielawski as ClearCourse’s new CFO at this exciting time in the company’s continued evolution” said Christina Hamilton, CEO. “His extensive expertise in scaling businesses, leading growth acceleration programmes and driving innovation and efficiency will be instrumental in delivering our next phase of growth.” “I am delighted to join ClearCourse at such a pivotal time in its journey,” Sacha Bielawski said . “I believe the company is well-positioned to capitalise on the convergence of software and payments, an accelerating trend that presents compelling organic growth opportunities over the coming years. “As ClearCourse continues to acquire software companies in high growth verticals, I look forward to leveraging my entrepreneurial experience to engage with business owners considering a partnership with ClearCourse and to support them post-acquisition to grow further within our platform. “ClearCourse is a business with significant potential, and I am excited to contribute to its next chapter of growth and long-term value creation.”