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Tips for New Veterinarians

Posted on August 26, 2021

If you’ve recently finished veterinary school, congratulations! You’ve accomplished something not many people are able to do, and you should be very proud of that. However, as you know, your veterinary journey is far from over. In fact, it’s just beginning. Now that you’ve made it through school, it’s time to get...

Are Veterinarians in Demand?

Posted on July 23, 2021

The veterinary profession is a great choice for animal lovers. After all, if you love animals, what could be better than working with animals every day? However, veterinary school isn’t cheap, and you’ll have to pay back your student loans somehow. Therefore, before you make the decision to become a veterinarian, you...

Do Veterinarians Make Good Money?

Posted on July 20, 2021

Updated on Nov. 26, 2025 Although most people’s primary motivation for going into the veterinary field is their love of animals, let’s face it: finances are important. After all, if you go to veterinary school, you’ll have to pay back those student loans somehow! Therefore, if you’re considering becoming...

Should I Sell My Veterinary Practice?

Posted on June 29, 2021

Selling your veterinary practice is a big decision, and there are many things you should consider before placing it on the market. Like all transactions, the process of selling a veterinary practice is not without risk. However, if you do it correctly and at the right time, it can also be highly...

Common Options for Selling a Veterinary Practice

Posted on June 27, 2021

Are you considering selling your veterinary practice? If so, you need to know your options. Contrary to popular belief, selling a practice involves much more than simply finding a buyer and completing the sale. In this article, we discuss some common options for selling a veterinary practice. Option...

How Efficient Is Your Veterinary Practice?

Posted on May 25, 2021

When it comes to business, especially the veterinary business, efficiency is everything. In fact, the efficiency of your veterinary practice is directly related to its profitability. Therefore, whether you are a veterinary practice owner, or you want to become a veterinary practice owner, it’s important for you to understand how to make...

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...