Do You Need a Professional Corporation (PC) to Start a Vet Clinic?
Starting a veterinary clinic involves more than finding the right location or investing in medical equipment—you also need to decide how to structure your business. One of the most common questions veterinarians ask when starting their own practice is whether they need to form a Professional Corporation (PC).
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Steps to Forming a PLLC for Your Vet Practice
Minimizing liability for yourself and your veterinary practice is essential for practice owners. Forming a professional LLC (PLLC) allows veterinary owners to create a professional identity for their practices while limiting their personal liability. Understanding the unique requirements and benefits of a PLLC can help you make an informed decision about how...
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Legal Considerations for Background Checks in Veterinary Practices
An important aspect of owning a successful veterinary practice is ensuring you comply with state and federal employment laws. Conducting background checks on job applicants can help you hire employees who are safe, competent, and ready to contribute positively to your veterinary practice. Understanding the legal considerations for background checks and...
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Developing a Fair Employee Handbook for Your Veterinary Practice
Developing an employee handbook is an essential way to develop your veterinary practice's culture and protect against litigation. Workplace dissatisfaction, conflicts, and even litigation are more likely to happen when employees don't know what's expected of them or the process for reporting discrimination, harassment, or other grievances. Creating an employee handbook is...
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Starting Your Veterinary Practice In North Carolina: Legal Essentials You Must Know
If you would like to open a veterinary practice in the state of North Carolina, you must ensure that you understand and comply with your state’s legal requirements. Fortunately, you don’t have to have a deep understanding of the law to open your own practice. Instead, when you work with an experienced...
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Starting Your Veterinary Practice in Michigan: Legal Essentials You Must Know
If you are interested in opening a veterinary practice in the state of Michigan, you must make sure that you comply with your state’s legal requirements. Fortunately, however, you don’t need to be a legal expert to open your own practice. By hiring a knowledgeable veterinary lawyer, you can ensure that your...
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Navigating Regulations: A Legal Guide for Veterinary Startups
Starting a veterinary practice can be exciting, personally fulfilling, and highly lucrative. However, failing to comply with legal requirements can put a halt to your practice before it has a chance to get off the ground. Therefore, when starting a new veterinary practice, it’s imperative to consult with an experienced veterinary attorney....
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Starting Your Veterinary Practice in Texas: Legal Essentials You Must Know
If you are interested in opening a veterinary practice in Texas, you must ensure that you comply with all legal requirements. Fortunately, an experienced veterinary attorney can ensure that your new practice is legally compliant and poised for success. When you hire a veterinary practice attorney, he or she will work with...
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Hiring and Onboarding Staff: Legal Best Practices for New Veterinary Practices
As a veterinarian, your employees are your practice’s greatest asset. Without a strong team around you, your practice is unlikely to thrive. Therefore, to ensure the protection of:
you,
your practice,
your employees,
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Financing Your Veterinary Clinic: Legal Considerations and Options
Many veterinarians dream of owning their own clinic. There are many advantages to owning a veterinary clinic, including:
professional autonomy,
financial gain,
and personal freedom.
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Tips for Starting a Successful Veterinary Practice
Starting your own veterinary practice can be a fulfilling and lucrative endeavor. However, there are several things to consider before you begin the process. In this article, we provide some tips for starting a successful veterinary practice.
Determine What You Want to Accomplish
Although it...
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Veterinary Lease Basic Provisions
Although some veterinarians own the buildings in which they practice, many choose to lease office space. Successfully negotiating a veterinary lease requires specific experience and knowledge because—unlike home leases—commercial leases can be quite complicated. Therefore, before negotiating a veterinary lease, you should contact an experienced veterinary attorney for assistance. In this article,...
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