Should our pregnant associate use a respirator during surgeries to avoid inhaling anesthetic gases?

I've been sued. Now what? A malpractice lawsuit could happen to you. Be prepared to protect yourself with these steps from a lawyer who's seen it before. May 1, 2008 By: Bonnie Lutz, Esq.

Your Medical Career and financial stability flash before your eyes. A gut-wrenching feeling takes hold. This is it; you've been hit with a malpractice lawsuit.

To be the boss or not? One little voice whispers that practice ownership isn't worth it while another encourages you to start fulfilling your dream today. Which should you listen to? Mar 1, 2008 By: Craig Woloshyn, DVM

Will the pressures of being a boss be balanced out by the joys of self-determination? Will you mind longer hours if you know you'll hold on to the financial rewards? These are the questions that can cause an eager associate to wake up late at night in a cold sweat.

Compensation at a walk-in clinic Dec 1, 2007 By: Mark Opperman, CVPM

I work at a walk-in clinic. Some clients ask for me, but if it's a 40-minute wait, they'll see another doctor. My boss wants to pay me a percentage of my production. Is this fair at a walk-in clinic?

Teaching an old boss new tricks Dec 1, 2007 By: Laura McLain Madsen, DVM

Introducing new drugs or procedures into your practice can be frustrating if you're an associate—and it can be especially tough if you're a recent graduate. Here are a few tips I've learned through experience.

When the owner's not buying new equipment Dec 1, 2007 By: Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP

The practice owner at the hospital where I'm an associate won't invest in a new piece of equipment that I think we really need. How can I convince her to buy?

How to create an Excel spreadsheet that helps you figure the value of owning a clinic.

Checklist for a buy-sell agreement Sep 7, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

A printable PDF of the answers you need before buying into or selling a part of a veterinary practice.

These tips will help you duck common legal, financial, and communication oversights and keep you off the ropes during your transition to ownership.