The Professionals Practice Group at Siskinds has extensive experience dealing with many different legal issues that veterinarians may face throughout their careers. We understand that each stage of a veterinarian’s career will attract different legal needs and considerations. The needs of a newer veterinarian may be different than those of a veterinarian who is nearing retirement from his or her practice. As busy professionals, veterinarians may experience rapid change as their careers and personal circumstances advance. Our experience in advising veterinarians on a variety of legal issues allows us to offer a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary suite of services tailored to assist veterinarians throughout their personal lives, their career, and into retirement.
The specific legal services that we provide, which are tailored to veterinarians, include:
- incorporating, organizing, and maintaining a professional corporation
- regulatory compliance with The College of Veterinarians of Ontario (“CVO”)
- corporate reorganization and restructuring
- purchase and sale of veterinary practices
- partnership, cost-sharing, and shareholder agreements
- commercial and residential real estate and leasing
- employment matters
- high net worth estate and succession planning
- Wills and powers of attorney
- cyber security and privacy
For more information on our services or how we can help, please feel free to contact us.
Incorporation to Retirement
A multi-disciplinary suite of services tailored to assist veterinarians
Professional Corporations
Incorporating a veterinary professional corporation can bring significant advantages. We work directly with tax advisors and accountants to ensure the most appropriate corporate structure is established in order to achieve long term goals.
Purchase and Sale of a Practice
A veterinary practice is one of the most valuable assets a veterinarian may own and the decision to sell or purchase a practice is significant. There are many considerations that should be made with respect to the sale or purchase of a practice and we work closely with clients and their advisors to identify the most appropriate strategies to achieve the goals of our client.
Retirement and Succession Planning
The development of an effective succession plan for your medical practice is a key part of ensuring a smooth transition into retirement.
