There are plenty of attractive reasons to launch or buy a veterinary practice in Utah. The beehive, the official emblem of Utah, is a symbol of diligence and perseverance, and the state’s hard work and industry has paid off:...more
Washington State courts are steadily opening the door for pet owners to seek non-economic damages, such as emotional distress, for injuries to their pets. In the past, Washington courts have allowed emotional distress damages...more
Most people would say they love their dogs, but if you’re considering starting a veterinary practice in Colorado, your patients may belong to some of the most dedicated pet-owners out there: In 2024, Colorado ranked number...more
Pet owners in California pamper their pets: According to DollarGeek, Californians spend more on their animal companions than pet owners in any other state, and their expenditures include medical care. This fact alone (not to...more
Is a beloved family cat a pet or a fur baby? Is a man who dresses his labradoodle in hand-knit booties a dog owner, or a pet parent? Increasingly, the language applied to animal companions has shifted from a property-based...more
Ever since the pandemic led to unprecedented rates of pet ownership and burnout among veterinarians and other pet care service providers, it has become increasingly difficult to recruit hires in the pet care industry. And...more
The rise of online pet prescription services, and the opportunity to save money, has created more choices for pet parents. Because online pharmacies buy larger volumes of medication at a time, they get better pricing that...more
It’s no secret that Americans are crazy about their pets. According to PawlicyAdvisor, in 2018, 57% of all US households owned a pet, and 38.4% of US households owned a dog. With such a large population of pet owners, many...more
Your pet products business is growing fast. You need to hire more talent. You finally find your perfect candidate. Recruiting is well under way. The individual is a perfect fit. Things are looking good....more
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t mess with Texas.” That’s particularly true when advertising that a veterinary clinic is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Because there are very limited veterinary medical services that...more
Last month our client alert covered the increasing popularity of cannabis products for pets in the face of regulatory uncertainty. This month we highlight recent California legislation that protects veterinarians who...more
Has your business grown to a point where you are ready to outsource your sales function? Google the phrase “pet products sales agency” and you will get pages and pages of hits. As you consider which agency to select, or if it...more
There are many great reasons to consider establishing a veterinary practice in Washington DC. Besides being the crossroads of sports, entertainment, politics, nonprofits, culture, and more, DC’s population is well-educated...more
Effective January 1, 2022, California Assembly Bill 1535 and related rulemaking have significantly revised the rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine in California. Key changes include:
#1 - Elimination of...more
In 2018, a new Idaho law created an expedited path for out-of-state insurers to be authorized to issue health insurance in Idaho. Dubbed “Interstate Insurance Sale,” the law is codified as Idaho Code Section 41 306A and...more