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How the FTC Non-Compete Rule Could Affect the Veterinary Industry

May 3, 2024

Although non-competition agreements (NCAs) have been a staple in associate veterinarian employment agreements for a long time, there has been a recent trend in the industry to move away from the traditional geographic restrictive covenants. That trend may become the new normal because of a rule recently issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On April 23, 2024, the FTC by a 3-2 vote adopted a final rule that essentially bans all non-compete agreements arising from the employer/employee/independent contractor relationship. This rule wil...

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From the VetPartners Experts: 5 Ways to Support Your Front Desk Superstars

Dec 3, 2018
Practice Management
Debbie Boone

I’ve always felt that the most challenging job in a veterinary hospital is held by the team on the front desk. This is a position that is always “on.” No hiding in radiology for a few reflective...

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From the VetPartners Experts: Who Owns Your Veterinary Practice Data?

Nov 20, 2018
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Sam Razor

Do you know who owns your veterinary practice's data? If you assume you know, you could be wrong, and this is something you'll want to correct right away. If you can't access your own information, ...

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Thankful for $50 off the VetPartners Annual Meeting

Nov 16, 2018
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Sarah Rumple

Next week, you'll probably find yourself gathered around an extended table with family and friends. You'll laugh and enjoy good conversation. You'll discreetly unbutton your jeans after eating too muc...

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From the VetPartners Experts: Why Your Practice Needs Employment Practices Liability

Nov 14, 2018
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Riley Totten

As a business owner, sometimes you have to make the critical decision to let an employee go. Justified or not, your employee may feel wronged and believe the firing was not warranted. Or, perhaps an e...

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