Practice Management & Legal Updates

Dreaming of your own practice or weighing a buy-in? Find out which ownership path fits you, then run the numbers on loan payments, cash flow, and what’s left for you.

Quick answer: For years, selling to a corporate consolidator was treated as the default exit for a veterinary practice. That's changing. As EBITDA multiples have come down and owners have grown wary of multi-year earn-outs, selling to an associate — a partnership buy-in — has become an equally strong, and often better, option. It keeps the owner in control, can leave them in a comparable or better financial position over time, and gives associates a real path to ownership. Th

Are your veterinary consent forms up to date? Learn what consent forms should include, common mistakes practices make, and how proper documentation helps reduce legal risk and protect your practice.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in veterinary medicine. It is already being actively used in clinical settings, particularly in diagnostic imaging, and the implications for veterinary radiologists and specialists are significant. As AI adoption accelerates across the industry, understanding where and how these tools are being implemented is critical for anyone working in diagnostics. This Is Already Happening — Not a Prediction AI is currently being used

Buying or selling a veterinary practice is one of the biggest financial decisions a veterinarian will make. From preparing clean financials to weighing corporate vs. associate buyers and protecting your team, understanding the transaction process is key to long-term success.

Starting October 1, 2025, Nebraska’s new Healthy Families and Workplaces Act will require many employers to offer paid sick leave to...