Category: Veterinary Law

Opening a veterinary practice is a wonderful way to serve the community while doing what you love. But it takes work, and it’s a process that requires patient deliberation and the assistance of legal counsel. One specific way that an attorney can assist you and your practice is to help you acquire...

Starting a veterinary practice can be an exciting but daunting process. Deciding on a structure for your veterinary practice can help you protect yourself and your business interests. Many states allow professionals, including veterinarians, to create a professional limited liability company (PLLC). In addition to providing personal liability protection, PLLCs offer...

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...

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...

As a follow up to my Article "Why Veterinary Non-Competes are Here to Stay Despite the Proposed Ban By the FTC" published with VetPartners.org, the FTC officially adopted the proposed rule in a 3-2 vote today that has already sent shockwaves through the veterinary community. While there are valid considerations...

All businesses must deal with irate customers from time to time. Unfortunately, this is especially true for businesses in the veterinary field. This is understandable. After all, when it comes to people’s beloved pets, emotions can sometimes run high. Therefore, as a veterinary practice owner, it’s important that you have strategies in...

As the owner of a veterinary practice, you understand the importance of your employees. Equally important, however, is to have well-drafted contracts in place outlining the nature of the relationship you have with your employees. In addition to outlining your respective roles and responsibilities, veterinary associate contracts serve to protect the employee’s...

Like hospitals and other types of medical clinics, veterinary practices operate under constant threat of legal action. Unfortunately, this is simply a reality of providing healthcare service to animals. And although it isn’t possible to eliminate the risk of litigation entirely, there are several steps you can take to drastically reduce your...

Veterinary clinics must comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Without these requirements, many workplaces would operate under unhealthy and unsafe conditions. Compliance with OSHA by veterinary clinics increases the safety of patients and employees alike. To ensure that veterinary practices comply with OSHA requirements, the Department...