Author: Simmons & Associates

Veterinary Practice Ownership or Work-Life Balance? Here’s How You Can Achieve Both.

When Stephanie Hickey, DVM, was approached by her employer to purchase Admiral Veterinary Hospital in Farragut, Tenn., she was unsure whether she wanted to take on the additional responsibilities of...

Becoming an Owner: Addressing the Common Concerns about Veterinary Practice Acquisitions

For many young, driven veterinarians, owning a veterinary practice is a future goal for their professional career. While creating your own startup is often appealing, there is another—perhaps even safer—route...

Buying a Veterinary Practice – What You Need to Know

If autonomy, directing a small team, and having prospects for affluence is essential to you, then owning your own veterinary practice may be the right choice. But, buying a veterinary...

Four Ways to Increase Your Veterinary Practice’s Bottom Line

You’re proud of your practice and for good reason. You have an attractive facility, a well-trained staff, newer equipment, and a solid client base making it a comprehensive, client-oriented practice....

Are You Sure Your Veterinary Practice Is Making a Profit?

Over time practice appraisers and brokers will invariably become aware of a disturbing phenomenon in the veterinary medicine profession — a significant number of practices valued substantially lower than expected....

Tips to Help You Manage Veterinary Staffing

Veterinary staffing costs are one of the most significant expenses in a veterinary practice. Controlling these costs remains one of the most challenging issues for most practice managers and owners....