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Avoiding Veterinary Malpractice Lawsuits

Posted on May 21, 2021

A veterinarian commits veterinary malpractice when he or she fails to meet the standard of care that is expected of other veterinarians. The veterinary standard of care is behavior that adheres to the normal practices and protocols of the veterinary field. As a veterinarian, you are always at risk of being...

Are You Ready to Be a Veterinary Practice Owner?

Posted on April 29, 2021

People attend veterinary school because they love animals—not business. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many veterinarians, both new and seasoned, find themselves unprepared for veterinary practice ownership. However, if you have dreams of owning your own veterinary practice, you must be willing to develop skills that aren’t taught in veterinary school. In...

Tips for Picking a Veterinary Attorney

Posted on April 26, 2021

As a veterinarian, you are constantly faced with litigation risks. Whether it’s an unhappy client or a disgruntled employee, you’re bound to need an attorney sooner or later. When it comes to veterinary practice litigation, choosing the right attorney is extremely important, as the stakes in these types of cases can be...

Do All Veterinarians Do Surgery?

Posted on March 29, 2021

If you have an interest in becoming a veterinarian, you probably have a general idea of the daily tasks associated with veterinary practice. Veterinarians perform wellness exams, diagnose sick pets, and perform routine surgeries. In fact, for many veterinarians, surgery is a big part of the job. However, the thought of surgery...

Should I Work at a Corporate Veterinary Clinic?

Posted on March 25, 2021

As opposed to a privately owned veterinary clinic, which is owned and operated by an individual veterinarian or small group of veterinarians, a corporate veterinary clinic is a veterinary practice that is owned and operated by a company. The number of corporate veterinary clinics has increased in recent years, and this...

Can a Veterinarian Sue a Customer for a Dog Bite?

Posted on January 28, 2021

Veterinarians occasionally must deal with unruly dogs. Therefore, an occasional dog bite is seen by most veterinarians as an accepted occupational hazard. Despite this, a veterinarian sometimes suffers serious enough injuries to seek legal recourse against a dog’s owner. In this article, we examine whether a veterinarian can successfully sue a customer...

Reasons to Become a Veterinarian

Posted on January 25, 2021

Veterinary medicine is a rewarding and exciting field. If you are an animal lover with an interest in medicine, you may want to consider becoming a veterinarian. Below are just a few of the many reasons to become a veterinarian. Opportunity to Help Animals One...

Common Risks of Owning a Veterinary Practice (and How to Manage Them)

Posted on December 23, 2020

Owning your own veterinary practice can be a great experience. Not only can it be personally and professionally rewarding, but it also can be quite lucrative. However, like all things, owning a veterinary practice has its good and bad points. If you are considering purchasing your own veterinary practice, you must make...

Common Problems Veterinarians Face

Posted on December 21, 2020

The veterinary profession is extremely rewarding. The ability to nurse people’s pets back to health day in and day out is every animal lover’s dream. However, like any other career, the veterinary field isn’t without its challenges. Below are some of the most common problems veterinarians face. Angry...

Common Veterinary Practice Sales Myths

Posted on November 25, 2020

If you’re considering selling your veterinary practice, there’s a lot you need to consider. Unfortunately, as you wade through the sea of information on this topic, you’re bound to come across some inaccurate information. Specifically, there are a few pervasive myths out there about veterinary practice sales that can put a huge...

What Is Veterinary Practice Goodwill Value?

Posted on November 23, 2020

If you are considering buying or selling a veterinary practice, it’s important that you become familiar with the terminology. One term that you will run across during the veterinary practice sales process is "goodwill value." As we explain below, goodwill value must be assessed in every veterinary practice transaction in order to...

Things to Consider When Choosing a Veterinary Practice Litigation Attorney

Posted on October 26, 2020

If you are facing a legal issue involving your veterinary practice, you need a veterinary practice litigation attorney on your side. However, before choosing an attorney, there’s a lot you need to consider. Choosing the right attorney is extremely important, and the wrong decision can have a huge impact on your...