You Don’t Have to Run Your Practice Alone

Opening a veterinary practice is exciting…

But it can quickly feel like stepping into a storm of paperwork, regulations, and high-stakes decisions.

Too many new owners try to muscle through on their own, calling for help only when fires flare up.

The truth? Success isn’t built reactively. 

It’s built on a foundation of the right people from day one.

Here’s the core team every veterinary practice needs:

  • Lawyer: Keeps contracts, leases, and compliance airtight.

  • Financier: Helps secure funding and structure repayment wisely.

  • Practice Manager: Brings operational know-how so the clinic runs smoothly.

  • Accountant: Tackles taxes, payroll, and financial reporting.

  • Evaluator: Provides an objective assessment of risks, location, and business plan viability.

  • Practice Consultant: Connects all the pieces with industry insight, benchmarks, and strategy.

With this group, you have the clarity, guardrails, and confidence to run your practice, while never losing focus on what your role truly is: medicine. 

As a practice consultant, I’ve seen how much easier life is when these roles work in sync. 

My job is to make sure there are no gaps, so you can build on solid ground from day one.

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Shirley Lockhart