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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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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Great Blog Posts

May 17, 2023
Client Education

If it seems like everyone has a blog these days, you are right. From plumbers to insurance agents, many professionals post content that helps educate existing and potential clients. Blogs help clients...

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4 Critical Recruiting and Hiring Trends in the Veterinary Profession

Apr 26, 2023
Human Resources, Veterinary Trends

At a recent veterinary trade show, I spoke with dozens of employers and asked them what the biggest challenge they’re facing in their business right now is, and 100% of them said hiring and recr...

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Controlled Substances in Veterinary Practices: 3 Tips to Maintain DEA Compliance

Apr 12, 2023
Practice Management

Can you name several controlled drugs used in veterinary medicine? Maybe you are a veterinarian or a veterinary technician and you are well-versed in which drugs are controlled. That’s great! Maybe ...

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The Traditional Veterinary Business Model is Broken — Can It Be Fixed?

Mar 28, 2023
Veterinary Trends

My premise is that the traditional veterinary business model is broken and, in many cases, cannot be fixed. I base my premise on the evidence: The data shows that revenue is up, pet ownership is up, n...

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