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Financing Options for Veterinary Practice Buyers: Legal Implications

Most veterinarians and investors wishing to purchase a veterinary practice will need to line up sufficient financing as a condition of completing the deal. These financing arrangements are typically the product of careful negotiations between the borrower and lender, memorialized in detailed contracts that often contain confusing legal jargon. Regardless of what type of financing […]

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How to Protect Client Information: Data Privacy Best Practices for Veterinary Clinics

Veterinary practices maintain sensitive client information, including financial details, such as credit card information and Social Security numbers, that need to be protected from unauthorized access. Unfortunately, approximately 11,000 veterinary practices in the United States experience a cyber attack annually.  Effective data privacy best practices can help veterinary practice owners protect client information from cyber […]

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Reducing Your Risk of a Veterinary Malpractice Lawsuit

Although it’s impossible to completely eliminate the risk of litigation as a veterinary practice owner, there are several steps you can take to drastically reduce the risk of getting sued. Specifically, there are actions you can take before, during, and aftercare that can help you avoid becoming involved in lengthy legal proceedings. In this article, […]

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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 the health of […]

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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 resolved successfully with […]

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Can a Vet Sue an Owner Following a Dog Bite?

Veterinarians routinely deal with agitated and unruly animals. Therefore, it isn’t unusual for veterinarians to suffer the occasional bite or scratch. Although many of these incidents are minor, veterinarians sometimes suffer serious injuries. This raises the following question: can a vet sue an owner following a dog bite?  Dog Owners are Generally Liable for Bites […]

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