Startup Practices

If you are interested in creating your own veterinary hospital, boarding facility, or emergency clinic, Crootof Veterinary Consulting has the experience and connections to make it happen.

As one of the few consultants who specializes in assisting veterinarians with startups, Dr. Mark Crootof has a great deal of experience with finding sources of financing, offering crucial advice on the benefits and drawbacks of different properties, and avoiding common pitfalls and headaches.

A full list of the startup services CVC offers are listed below:

Finances

Applying for and negotiating loans
Handling banking issues
Applying for credit cards
Selecting insurance

Building and Land

Determining type of building
Selecting location
Negotiating cost
Handling zoning issues
Creating floorplan
Determining use of architectural vs. design/build

Legal Issues

Determining type of legal entity
Selecting attorney
Selecting CPA

Mission Statement

Creating a Mission Statement, Vision, and Goals for you and your hospital

Equipment

Selecting equipment
Negotiating price

Communications

Selecting phones and phone systems
Selecting computer hardware and software
Handling IT issues
Handling printing

Staffing and HR

Determining practice size
Deciding amount and types of benefits
Making hiring decisions

Pricing

Determining prices for your services

Marketing

Creating a marketing campaign

Throughout this project and these tasks, Dr. Mark Crootof will be available for unlimited phone consultations to provide general support and advice. He will also be available for on-site consultations on an as-needed basis.