First Paw Forward: The first steps to launching your own veterinary practice (NYV 2024)

This session is designed to guide aspiring veterinary entrepreneurs through the foundational steps of launching their own veterinary practice. From understanding the essential elements of a business plan to navigating the financial, legal, and logistical aspects of practice ownership, participants will gain valuable insights into what it takes to transition from veterinarian to practice owner.

• Understanding the market
• Developing a business plan
• Understanding legal and financial requirements
• Selecting a location
• Building a team
• Designing services and pricing
• Developing a marketing plan
• Building confidence as an entrepreneur

Business & Practice Operations

Presented by 

• Chair - Oded "Odie" Marcovici, Senior Director of Intern Development - VCA
• Stephanie Liff, Medical Director/Owner - Pure Paws Vet Care
• Ashley Beard, Co-Owner - Sage Veterinary Center
• Kira Purdon, Co-Owner & Veterinarian - Sage Veterinary Center
• Michele Drake, Founder/Co-Founder & Chief Veterinary Officer - The Drake Center for Veterinary Care/GeniusVets

Presented at New York Vet 2024

Please note this session is not RACE-approved but you can still earn a CE certificate.