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 to veterinary practice […]

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 clear communication. With […]

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.  Veterinary Areas of Specialization  Like the majority of health care fields, the […]

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 should make sure […]

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 high. So, before […]

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 makes some prospective […]