5 Challenges in Hiring DVMs (and How You Can Overcome Them)
You’ve posted a job listing for an associate veterinarian online and in local professional groups. You anticipate hiring the right candidate within a few months, but the listing sits for...
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...
Simmons Educational Fund Names UGA Student the Winner of the National Business Aptitude Award
Simmons Educational Fund‘s 2024 National Business Aptitude Award was presented during the Veterinary Business Management Association’s (VBMA) 2024 annual conference at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando in January. SEF’s...
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....