Author: David King DVM, CVA

Veterinary Practice Loans vs. Veterinary Student Debt

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Original content by David King, DVM, CVA, revised by David McCormick, MS, CVA 5/2024 We often hear that rising educational debt means that recent graduates cannot buy a veterinary practice....

Unraveling the Mystery of Practice Appraisals

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This article was co-authored by David King, DVM, CVA and Kate Owens, DVM, MBA, CVA. You might be surprised to learn this truth, but practice value is NOT a function...

Can You See Your Veterinary Practice Exit?

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By David King, DVM, CVASimmons Southcentral Wow, 2020 was rough but like most challenges veterinarians persevered. Now it’s 2021 and there are new issues facing practice owners deciding on an...

Selling Your Veterinary Practice – Private vs. Corporate

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By, David King, DVM, CVA, Simmons Southcentral Like just about anything in life, deciding to sell a veterinary practice can be made easier with a little knowledge and a little...

The Pathway to Veterinary Practice Ownership With a Degree and Student Debt

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David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons Southcentral In the past, the recently graduated DVM had several options when deciding on a career path. Most of the time, the path led...

What Are the Benefits of Owning a Veterinary Practice?

One of my heroes of history, Theodore Roosevelt, once said “Speak softly, but carry a big stick” and I liken that somewhat to practice ownership. There is just no substitute...