Legal Issues
How to Avoid a Messy Separation
As hospital prices cool and consolidators get cold feet, owners can protect themselves by negotiating a breakup fee.
News
Seattle’s Urban Animal Shifts to Worker Co-op
The practice’s founder calls the move a “groundbreaking solution … for the industry and beyond.”
Practice Ownership
Walk, Don’t Run, for the Exit
Planning the sale of your practice should start at least three to five years in advance, giving you plenty of time to enhance its valuation.
Practice Ownership
A Piece of the Action
If you want complete control of a veterinary practice, own at least a majority share. Anything less is more affordable, but your influence wanes.
Practice Ownership
My Inner-City Start
An older hospital in a not-so-good part of town can sometimes be a good investment.
Finance
How to Choose a 401(k) Partner
Plan recordkeepers and their fee structures vary widely. An independent adviser can translate the fine print.
Finance
Your Cache of Cash
Every veterinary practice should have ready access to financing to cover shortfalls and for emergency use.
Finance
When Opportunity Knocks
A buy-in can be a win-win for an associate veterinarian and the practice owner.