Category: Veterinary Law

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Should I Work at a Corporate Veterinary Clinic?

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 type of practice is […]

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Reasons to Become a Veterinarian

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 of the best things about being a veterinarian is the […]

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Common Problems Veterinarians Face

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 Customers Most pet owners are easy to […]

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COVID-19 Veterinary Practice Tips

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, including veterinary practice owners. Veterinary practice owners who fail to adapt to the current environment run the risk of going out of business. However, those owners who take proactive steps to continue serving their customers during the pandemic are likely to make it through unscathed. If […]

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Common Legal Problems for Veterinarians

Running a veterinary practice is a rewarding and unique experience. However, like all worthwhile endeavors, it isn’t without its challenges. For example, veterinarians are particularly vulnerable to legal problems. Luckily, many of these issues can be avoided with proper planning. And even when a legal challenge arises, it can often be resolved with the assistance […]

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The Corporate Squeeze: How Corporate Consolidation Is Disenfranchising Associate Veterans and Fueling Startups

By Anthony Mahan, Esq., MBA; Originally published on VetPartners In case you have been hiding under a rock the last few years, corporate consolidators have thrown piles of cash at acquiring veterinary practices throughout the U.S., which has resulted in lucrative practice purchases at astonishing valuation multiples. The corporate feeding frenzy is directed at multi-doctor […]

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Does HIPAA Apply to Animals?

For those of us who have been lucky enough to call pets a part of our family, we understand the love that accompanies our relationships with them. Some people like to take things to the extreme, like purchasing only the best treats, toys – and even clothing – that money can buy. But while we […]

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KY Sales Tax Update (HB 366): The Loophole!

Over the past few weeks my office has been asked numerous times about the new tax on “luxury services” in Kentucky, including veterinary and pet care services. After much thought below is the loophole all veterinarians should read!  If you haven’t heard, starting July 1, 2018 *all* veterinarians in the state of Kentucky will be […]

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