5. What's causing the veterinarian shortage in the U.S. – and how to navigate it

With David Soto

There's been a significant rise in pet ownership since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and veterinarians are in higher demand than ever – which is why it might be the perfect time to buy or start your own veterinary hospital. But what should veterinarians know before buying or starting a practice in today’s market?

Meet our guest

This week, David Soto, a regional director of practice finance at Provide, is on the show to fill in the blanks for us. With more than 10 years of experience in the industry providing veterinary-specific financing, David has the expertise to prepare doctors for their ownership journey.

In this episode

Why the pandemic has led to an increase in demand for veterinary practices, and how that trend affects veterinarians today
How to decide whether to buy an existing practice or start your own
The experts a provider should have in their corner when starting their ownership journey
The state of the industry with today's shortage of veterinarians and how the future is trending
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