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OverviewProvides a Step-by-Step Roadmap to Successful Veterinary Practice Ownership Practical Business Guide to Starting Your Veterinary Practice offers the clarity, confidence, and practical tools needed to navigate this transition successfully. This real-world guide integrates medical expertise and business acumen to help veterinarians make informed, strategic decisions at every stage of their ownership journey. Through relatable examples, real-world scenarios, and actionable frameworks, the authors cover everything from defining your “why” and building your vision to developing budgets, managing finances, and assembling the right team. The Guide demystifies complex business processes while empowering you to chart a clear path toward sustainable ownership and long-term success. Designed to help veterinarians to start, grow, and manage the practice of their dreams, Practical Business Guide to Starting Your Veterinary Practice: Explains how to evaluate readiness, define vision, and align ownership goals with personal and professional values Offers detailed guidance on choosing between starting from scratch or acquiring an existing veterinary practice Breaks down essential budgeting, financial projection, and cash management principles tailored to veterinary businesses Shares best practices for team-building, vendor partnerships, and operational organization to ensure smooth practice launch Features real-world case studies that reveal common pitfalls and proven strategies for achieving profitability and growth Practical Business Guide to Starting Your Veterinary Practice is essential reading for veterinarians, practice managers, and veterinary technicians pursuing ownership or leadership roles. Ideal for veterinary business, management, and entrepreneurship courses in DVM and MBA programs, it also a valuable reference for veterinary consultants and financial advisors. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mira Johnson (JF Bell Group) , Jimmy Bell (JF Bell Group)Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.431kg ISBN: 9781394298129ISBN 10: 1394298129 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 June 2026 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsAbout the Authors xi Acknowledgments xii Introduction xv 1 First Things First 1 2 Define Your Vision, Define Your Dream 18 3 How to Start 27 4 Cash and Finance 36 5 Starting from Scratch or Buying an Existing Practice? 51 6 Budget and Projections 62 7 Building Your Team 74 8 Legal 112 9 Entity Selection 118 10 How to Choose Practice Management Software 121 11 Financial Data 128 12 Inventory 147 13 What Is There to Know About Laboratory Contracts 168 14 Payroll 173 15 Benefits 194 16 Fraud 206 17 Marketing 235 18 The Grand Opening, Your Time to Shine 246 19 Congratulations, You Are Open. What Now? 250 Bibliography 252 Index 253ReviewsAuthor InformationMira Johnson, CPA, CVPM, MBA, is the managing partner at JF Bell Group. With a decade in veterinary finance and management, she empowers veterinarians to streamline business processes through automation and data-driven solutions. Jimmy Bell, CPA, is the founder of JF Bell Group, CPAs for Veterinarians, and former co-owner of a veterinary practice. With over forty years of experience guiding veterinarians toward profitable ownership, he specializes in simplifying financial operations and strategic growth. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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