Common Documentation Mistakes That Increase Malpractice Exposure for Veterinarians
Veterinarians balance patient care and business operations every day, even when under significant time pressure. Medical records might feel like just one more task on an already packed schedule. Still, documentation problems can create serious liability issues.
Clear, consistent records help demonstrate your clinical reasoning as well as any...
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How Veterinary Practice Loans Affect Your Ability to Sell or Exit Later
Selling a veterinary practice involves more than finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. Existing business loans can affect nearly every stage of the transaction. Many practice owners focus on profitability and growth while carrying debt, only to realize years later that loan terms can complicate a planned exit. Tackling...
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How Succession Planning Impacts Veterinary Practice Valuation
Veterinary practice owners thinking about an eventual exit often tend to focus on revenue, client volume, and profitability when considering the practice’s value. Those numbers certainly matter, but buyers also look closely at what happens when the owner steps away. If too much of the practice depends on one person, that can...
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Anthony Mahan Featured in National Veterinary Industry Publications on Independent Practice Growth
Veterinary attorney highlights resurgence in independent practice ownership.
BELLEVUE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anthony Mahan, founder of Mahan Law, was recently featured in two leading veterinary industry publications, including Today’s Veterinary Business and
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The Rise of “Pet Custody” Laws: What Veterinarians Should Know
Increasingly, certain states are allowing courts to weigh in on the custody of pets when couples divorce or separate. In those states, courts no longer treat pets like furniture or other assets. Instead, they are beginning to account for the unique emotional factors that come with pet ownership. Judges in states with...
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Who Pays the Vet Bill? Legal Questions When Ownership of a Pet Is Disputed
Key Takeaways
The person who approves treatment is usually responsible for the vet bill, so clear, written consent is critical.
Ownership disputes alone don’t determine payment, making proper documentation essential to protect your practice.
Simple policies, like one decision-maker...
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What Increases—or Decreases—the Value of a Veterinary Practice in 2026
When a veterinary practice owner considers selling their practice or bringing in investors, they will want to maximize the practice’s valuation to get the most for the work they’ve put into building their business. But what factors can increase or decrease the value of a practice? Knowing what affects valuation can help...
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Veterinary Advertising and Online Reviews
Veterinary practices rely on reputation, referrals, and online visibility, but not all marketing tactics are legally safe. Misleading ads, improper use of client reviews, and unintentional regulatory violations can expose your practice to fines or license issues, not to mention pushback from your existing and prospective client bases.
As...
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From Associate to Owner: Legal Steps for Buying Into a Veterinary Practice
Buying into a veterinary practice gives you a long-term stake in the business you’ve helped build. But practice ownership comes with legal steps you can’t afford to ad lib. Here’s what you need to know about what to check, what to negotiate, and how to protect your investment before you sign anything.
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What Veterinarians Need to Know About Informed Consent in 2026
Informed consent has always been part of veterinary care, but the expectations around it keep changing. Today, veterinarians are under more pressure to explain tests, treatment options, and surgery risks in a clear, honest way. Clients want to understand what’s happening with their pets, especially as new technology and telemedicine become more...
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Beyond “Property”: How the Law Is Changing the Way Pets Are Valued
Courts and lawmakers across the country are changing how they consider companion animals in legal matters. For decades, pets were treated as personal property—the same as furniture or other personal items—in legal disputes. But now, that view is starting to shift.
States such as Illinois, Alaska,
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Year-End Review: What Veterinary Practice Owners Should Ask Their Attorneys
The end of the year often prompts veterinary practice owners to take stock, determine whether the business has met its goals over the past year, and prepare the company to meet its goals for the coming year. The critical nature of a year-end review makes it essential for owners to consult their...
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