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4 Simple Ways to Increase the Profitability of Your Veterinary Practice

A lot goes into running a successful veterinary practice. In addition to handling the daily requirements of your practice, you must constantly be on the lookout for ways to increase its profitability. Fortunately, if you are a veterinary practice owner, there are several steps you can take to improve your business’s bottom...
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Can a Pet Owner Sue a Veterinarian?

Veterinarians are in the practice of helping animals—not harming them. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to treating people’s pets, anything can happen. For example, animals don’t always respond positively to treatment, and pet owners often place the blame in such situations on the veterinarian. In addition, veterinarians sometimes make mistakes that jeopardize...
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Purchasing a Veterinary Practice: Things to Consider

Each year, countless veterinarians take the leap into practice ownership. This isn’t surprising. After all, veterinary practice ownership offers a multitude of benefits, both personal and professional. However, if you are considering buying a veterinary practice, you must ensure that you are prepared before you make your purchase. In this article, we...
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Veterinary Practice Mistakes That Can Result in Legal Challenges

Although operating a veterinary practice is a rewarding endeavor, it isn’t without its challenges. One such challenge is the threat of legal action. Fortunately, many of the legal issues with which veterinary practice owners must contend can be avoided with appropriate planning. And even when legal challenges arise, they can often be...
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Valuing Your Veterinary Practice

As a veterinary practice owner, you have a lot to handle. In addition to providing your customers with excellent care and customer service, you must take steps to ensure your business’s success and longevity. One of these steps is placing a dollar value on your practice. In this article, we examine the...
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What is a Veterinary Practice Manager?

Veterinarians are great at what they do—caring for animals. However, some veterinarians who also own their own practices lack the desire or business acumen to deal with the day-to-day administrative tasks necessary to run a successful practice. This is where veterinary practice managers come in. Veterinary practice managers provide business management services...
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The Importance of Employee Handbooks for Veterinary Practices

If you own a veterinary practice, it is absolutely imperative that you have an employee handbook in place. An employee handbook is a resource that every veterinary practice should have, regardless of the number of employees. A handbook is important because the key to healthy relationships between veterinary employers and employees is...
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What is a Veterinary Surgeon?

Updated on Nov. 26, 2025 When an animal develops a medical issue that requires advanced care, surgery is sometimes necessary. When this is the case, an animal’s veterinarian will usually refer the pet to a veterinary surgeon. In this article, we examine the specialized field of veterinary surgery. 
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