Ninety-eight percent of private practice owners I speak with have never had any formal business training. They went to vet school, became...

If you spend any time on forums or in ownership groups, you have probably seen the word turnkey pop up several times a day. It sounds...

Budgeting Basics for Your Veterinary Practice Managing money in your practice can feel overwhelming but it does not have to be. The truth...

There was a time when veterinary medicine was considered affordable. It was routine to spay your pet for a couple hundred dollars....

How many people do you know who say they’re open to change? “I’m progressive.”  “I love new ideas.”  “I’m not afraid of change.” Sure....

Let’s get one thing straight. Owning a veterinary practice is hard. Really hard. And it’s okay to admit that you’re not doing as well as...

If you own a suitcase, you’re showing your age. Joking. If you’re like me, I saw my father carry his for most of his business life. We’ve...

If you don’t know where you’re going, how does your team? So, you’re a practice owner or a practice manager. Now what? You open your...

Let’s get something straight.  If your job is to lead people, if you’re in charge of a team, even a small one, then your mindset matters. ...

Owning a veterinary practice has always been a labor of love. But lately, it feels heavier. It’s not just the economy, staffing...

There’s a difference between leading a team and managing every move they make. Leadership is about direction, clarity, trust, and...

We don’t like to admit that, but we all do it. Sometimes it’s small. Sometimes it’s systemic. Either way, those lies pile up. And before...

Leadership and management are often used interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different in their approach and impact. Management...

The veterinary profession is at a crossroads. The rapid surge in demand for pet care during the pandemic—a time many dubbed the "puppy...

As veterinarians, we naturally excel in structured, step-by-step processes. When a patient comes into the clinic, we don’t just diagnose...

Article published Vetpartners.org Most veterinary practice owners think about an exit strategy only when they’re ready to leave, but...

Article published Vetpartners.org A veterinary practice’s standards of care are undisputedly essential. They form the practice’s...

Article published via Vetpartners.org Hiring the right person is one of the most crucial decisions a business owner will make. Too often,...

In a previous post, we explored the differences between buying an existing practice and starting a de novo. While de novo ownership...

If you're in a region with a small population or where there's already a veterinary practice every kilometer or two, there might be...