Veterinary Educational Reads Archive

The current economy has given rise to many questions about how a veterinarian should go about financing the construction of a new facility. The buzz in the marketplace is that construction costs are not coming down, appraisers are approaching the

One of the lasting effects of the real estate bubbleand Great Recession is the growing number of professionals caught in the real estate devaluation of residential properties. In the past, home appreciation seemed to make any home mortgage safe for

Lenders dedicated to the veterinary community say construction loan requests are up in the first quarter of 2012—in some cases double that from the first quarter of 2011. This increase is in part attributed to veterinarians’ need for additional space

Before any successful commerical construction project begins, an “A Team” must be assembled: lender, architect, contractor and, of course, the owner. The team will work together to ensure a successful project and support the owner in decision making.

Discussing fees with pet owners can be an uncomfortable and frustrating interaction for members of the veterinary healthcare team.

Veterinary practices with positive leadership are more likely to have effective management, rewarding cultures and productive teams.