Category: Veterinary Start-Ups

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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, we examine common […]

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5 Tips for Starting Your Own Veterinary Practice

For many veterinarians, practice ownership is the ultimate goal. When you own a veterinary practice, you can set your own hours, develop your own policies and procedures, hire your own staff, and control your own destiny. In other words, practice ownership offers veterinarians many benefits. In this article, we discuss five tips for starting your […]

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5 Ways to Improve Your Veterinary Practice

Regardless of how successful your veterinary practice is, there is always room for improvement. In fact, a few small changes are all it takes to improve the efficiency and profitability of your veterinary practice. In this article, we examine five ways to improve your veterinary practice. For additional information on improving your practice, please contact […]

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Are You Ready to Be a Veterinary Practice Owner?

People attend veterinary school because they love animals—not business. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many veterinarians, both new and seasoned, find themselves unprepared for veterinary practice ownership. However, if you have dreams of owning your own veterinary practice, you must be willing to develop skills that aren’t taught in veterinary school. In this article, we […]

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Taking the Leap Into Veterinary Practice Ownership

If you’re like many veterinarians, you probably have a goal of one day opening your own veterinary practice. This can be a great decision. Not only does practice ownership afford you the flexibility to do things your own way, but it can be personally, professionally, and financially rewarding. However, before you take the leap into […]

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What Should I Put in My Veterinary Business Plan?

At the foundation of every strong business is a solid business plan. Therefore, if you’re considering starting your own veterinary practice, a well-crafted business plan is a must. A business plan serves two primary functions. First, it allows you to define your goals and chart a course for their achievement. Second, it provides you with […]

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Tips for Starting Your Own Veterinary Practice

As a veterinarian, the prospect of starting your own practice is exciting. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, and watching your business grow and flourish are just a few of the reasons that you should consider starting your own veterinary practice. However, like most big endeavors, there are several things you should consider […]

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