Anyone looking to start a veterinary practice must answer a series of questions soberly: What is my life plan? What type of practice suits me and my goals? What location and competitive factors need to be considered? Financing, contracts, taxes? The authors are familiar with these questions and provide comprehensive, concrete, and objective answers. They present facts and offer food for thought. Additionally, they provide plenty of practical tips for analyzing one's own situation and for creating an individual and thorough business plan. This book covers all the important topics for starting a business at a glance - without any digressions.