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Legal Considerations for Background Checks in Veterinary Practices

An important aspect of owning a successful veterinary practice is ensuring you comply with state and federal employment laws. Conducting background checks on job applicants can help you hire employees who are safe, competent, and ready to contribute positively to your veterinary practice. Understanding the legal considerations for background checks and...
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Developing a Fair Employee Handbook for Your Veterinary Practice

Developing an employee handbook is an essential way to develop your veterinary practice's culture and protect against litigation. Workplace dissatisfaction, conflicts, and even litigation are more likely to happen when employees don't know what's expected of them or the process for reporting discrimination, harassment, or other grievances. Creating an employee handbook is...
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Training Your Team on Equal Employment Laws and Practices

Whether starting a veterinary practice or purchasing an existing one, training your team on equal employment laws and practices is crucial. Taking an active approach to training your staff about anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies can help promote a positive and safe culture for everyone in your company. Actively training your staff can...
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Due Diligence Checklist for Acquiring a Veterinary Clinic

Are you considering acquiring a veterinary practice? Engaging in the due diligence process is not just a step to check off but a crucial reassurance before you do so. The due diligence process involves carefully evaluating the financial stability and performance of the veterinary practice you’re considering acquiring. It's a process...
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Decoding Veterinary Practice Contracts: Key Clauses Every Vet Needs to Understand

Understanding the complexities of veterinary contracts is not just beneficial, it's empowering for veterinary professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned veterinarian or fresh out of vet school, mastering the nuances of your employment contract can safeguard your career and financial well-being.  Include a Clause Discussing Your Compensation Structure
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The Future of Veterinary Telemedicine: Legal Considerations

Many veterinary practices are embracing the future with veterinary telemedicine or telehealth appointments. This innovative approach allows pet owners to schedule a video call with their pet’s veterinarian, discuss their pet’s symptoms, and create a treatment plan, all from the comfort of their home.  It's a convenient way for...
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When Pets Bite: Understanding Your Legal Obligations as a Veterinary Practice

While many pets are friendly and easy to treat, some who visit the veterinarian are stressed, in pain, or haven’t been socialized. These pets pose a risk of biting the veterinarian, a staff member, or another dog. Understanding your legal obligations as a veterinary clinic or hospital owner after a dog...
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Protecting Your Veterinary Brand: Trademark, Copyrights, and Intellectual Property 101

If you’re a busy veterinary practice owner, intellectual property may be the last thing on your mind. However, failing to protect your copyrights and trademarks could hurt your practice and prevent you from growing your brand. One of the best ways to protect your overall brand is to protect your intellectual...
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Starting Your Veterinary Practice In North Carolina: Legal Essentials You Must Know

If you would like to open a veterinary practice in the state of North Carolina, you must ensure that you understand and comply with your state’s legal requirements. Fortunately, you don’t have to have a deep understanding of the law to open your own practice. Instead, when you work with an experienced...
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Starting Your Veterinary Practice in Michigan: Legal Essentials You Must Know

If you are interested in opening a veterinary practice in the state of Michigan, you must make sure that you comply with your state’s legal requirements. Fortunately, however, you don’t need to be a legal expert to open your own practice. By hiring a knowledgeable veterinary lawyer, you can ensure that your...
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Protecting Your Veterinary Business: Trademarks and Intellectual Property

Just like other businesses, veterinary practices must take steps to ensure that their trademarks and intellectual property are protected. Unfortunately, however, many veterinary practice owners overlook this key issue. Failing to protect your intellectual property as a veterinary practice owner can place you at a major disadvantage in the marketplace.
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