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The Importance of Employee Handbooks for Veterinary Practices

Posted on January 27, 2022

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...

What is a Veterinary Surgeon?

Posted on December 23, 2021

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.

6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Veterinary Practice Litigation Attorney

Posted on November 26, 2021

If your veterinary practice is facing legal action, you need an experienced veterinary practice litigation attorney on your side. However, with so many attorneys out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, by asking the right questions, you can quickly determine whether a prospective attorney is a good...

4 Common Misconceptions About Selling a Veterinary Practice

Posted on November 26, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the veterinary practice sales process. This isn’t surprising. After all, selling a veterinary practice is complicated, and complicated topics tend to create confusion. Unfortunately, if you’re considering selling your veterinary practice, relying on inaccurate information can cost you time and money. To help...

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...

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...

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...

Reasons to Become a Veterinarian

Posted on January 25, 2021

Veterinary medicine is a rewarding and exciting field. If you are an animal lover with an interest in medicine, you may want to consider becoming a veterinarian. Below are just a few of the many reasons to become a veterinarian. Opportunity to Help Animals One...

Common Risks of Owning a Veterinary Practice (and How to Manage Them)

Posted on December 23, 2020

Owning your own veterinary practice can be a great experience. Not only can it be personally and professionally rewarding, but it also can be quite lucrative. However, like all things, owning a veterinary practice has its good and bad points. If you are considering purchasing your own veterinary practice, you must make...

Common Problems Veterinarians Face

Posted on December 21, 2020

The veterinary profession is extremely rewarding. The ability to nurse people’s pets back to health day in and day out is every animal lover’s dream. However, like any other career, the veterinary field isn’t without its challenges. Below are some of the most common problems veterinarians face. Angry...