Legal Issues
A Handshake Isn’t Enough
Veterinary practice partnership agreements need to be tightly written and account for eventualities, such as how disputes are settled and how a buyout is accomplished.Practice Ownership
Insure your property properly
Extensions. Deductibles. Exclusions. Not understanding the terms of your commercial policy could leave you short on coverage.Practice Ownership
The Fast Track
Practice ownership can happen early in a veterinarian’s career, and perhaps at a lower cost of entry, through one of a small number of franchisers.Practice Ownership
Manage your expectations
A variety of factors helps determine what your practice is worth and what a buyer is prepared to pay. The market today isn’t all about consolidators.Practice Ownership
Add bite to your dental business
A well-equipped and well-situated suite will help a hospital capitalize on the fast-growing service of oral care.Finance
Problem-solving
Do too many clients reject your diagnostic recommendations? Poor staff buy-in and communication shortfalls might be why.Practice Management
Be an employer of choice
Modest improvements in benefits or pay, or both, can pay off when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees. An incentive program can help.From the Editor
Independents Still Rule
Supported by big investors, consolidators have gobbled up a couple of thousand veterinary practices.