Author: David McCormick

Ownership & Buying a Veterinary Practice

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This article was co-authored by Sherry Everhart, CVT, CMA and David King, DVM, CVA. As a veterinarian in private practice, you essentially have two choices: work for someone else or...

Veterinary Practice Valuation in 5 Minutes – David McCormick, MS, CVA

How is the value of a veterinary practice determined? Simmons & Associates’ David McCormick, MS, CVA provides an excellent overview of the various ways a veterinary practice valuation can be...

3 Teamwork Essentials to Meet Your Veterinary Practice Goals

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By: Casey Dubbs, Sherry Everhart, BS, RVT, and David McCormick, MS, CVA “Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it...

Why You Need a Veterinary Practice Purchase Feasibility Analysis

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David McCormick MS and Sherry Everhart BS, CVT –  Buying a practice is often a better alternative to starting a practice. An existing practice has a facility equipped with trained...

10 Questions You Have About Selling Your Veterinary Practice

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Selling your veterinary practice is a huge milestone that can feel overwhelming. And, while every veterinary practice ownership transaction is different, after over 100 successful transactions, we have noticed a few...

Is Veterinary Practice Ownership For You?

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For many veterinarians, the thought of owning your own practice and being your own boss is quite appealing. This can be especially true if your current employment arrangement is less...