COS - 203 - Are Non - Compete Clauses Going Away In Veterinarian Contracts?
Dr. Lance Roasa joins the podcast to talk non-compete clauses! There has been a lot of attention recently on FTC proposed rule makings around non-compete agreements, and some are wondering what's in the future for veterinarian contracts. Dr. Roasa weighs in on what's going on and what we can expect in the future.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Roasa is a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M who has practiced in small animal, mixed animal and emergency settings and has bought, operated and sold over a dozen veterinary practices. He has completed a law degree from the University of Nebraska, is the past president of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association. Dr. Roasa is a consultant for VIN and is a founder of Drip Learning Technologies, a veterinary continuing education provider. He also lectures in 13 veterinary colleges on the legal aspects of employment contracts, medical recordkeeping, veterinary malpractice and veterinary business as part of the curriculum. He serves as a national co-advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Association and regularly lectures to regional VBMA chapters and to the national association on the topics of growth, business metrics, and technology implementation. Dr. Roasa also owns Santa Rosa Ranch, home to the largest registered Brangus cow herd in the United States.
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