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      • Dental Non Compete Clause
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        • Dental Non Compete Mile Radius Explained | Non Compete for a Dentist
        • Dental Non Compete (How Long is ENFORCEABLE?)
        • Dentist Non Compete Restricted Offices Explained | Restrictive Covenants in Dental Practice
        • Is a Non-Compete Enforceable Against a Dentist? | Dentist Non Competition Enforceability
      • Dental Contract Benefits 
        • Dentist Employment Agreement (Bonus REPAYMENT?)
        • How Much PTO Should a Dental Associate Get? | How Many Days of Time Off Should a Dentist Get?
        • How Much Should a Dentist Get for CE Expenses? | Continuing Education Cost for a Dental Associate
        • Should a Dentist be Reimbursed for Moving Expenses? | Dental Expenses
        • What Expenses Should a Dental Practice Pay For a Dentist?: Dentistry Office Expense Costs for the Dentist to Be Reimbursed
      • Dental Independent Contractor Agreements
        • Are Dentists Usually Self Employed?
        • Dentist Independent Contractor Tax Deductions
        • Dentist Independent Contractor vs Employee | Dental Employees vs Independent Contractors
        • Is a W2 or 1099 Better for a Dental Associate?
        • What Is a 1099 Dentist?
    • Nurse Practitioner Contract Attorney
      • Nurse Practitioner Employment Contracts
        • Can a Nurse Practitioner Break Their Contract?
        • How a Nurse Practitioner Should Negotiate a Contract
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        • What is the Most Common Nurse Practitioner Compensation Model?
        • What Needs to go in a Nurse Practitioner Termination Letter?
      • Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Insurance
        • Claims Made Insurance for a Nurse Practitioner Explained
        • How Much Does Tail Insurance Cost for a Nurse Practitioner?
        • Occurrence Based Insurance for a Nurse Practitioner Explained
        • Should a Nurse Practitioner Choose Claims Made or Occurrence?
        • Tail Insurance for a Nurse Practitioner Explained
      • Nurse Practitioner Non Compete Clauses
        • How Many Locations Should a Nurse Practitioner Non Compete Apply To?
        • Nurse Practitioner Non-Competes (ENFORCEABLE?)
        • Is a 2 Year Non Compete for a Nurse Practitioner Reasonable? | NP Non Compete
        • Nurse Practitioner Non-Compete (Is it ENFORCEABLE?)
        • Nurse Practitioner Non Compete vs Non Solicit
      • Nurse Practitioner Contract Benefits
        • Does a Nurse Practitioner Repay a Bonus if the Contract is Terminated?
        • Nurse Practitioner PTO (How MUCH Should You GET?)
        • Nurse Practitioner Relocation (How MUCH Is Enough?)
        • Nurse Practitioner Benefits Package (What Is FAIR?)
        • What Nurse Practitioner Expenses Should an Employer Pay For?
      • Nurse Practitioner Independent Contract Agreements
        • Is a W2 or 1099 Better for a Nurse Practitioner?
        • Nurse Practitioner Independent Contractor Tax Deductions
        • Nurse Practitioner Independent Contractor vs Employee
        • Nurse Practitioner Self Employed vs Independent Contractor
        • What is a 1099 Nurse Practitioner?
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          • ECFMG Certification Requirements | Certification Requirement
        • How Long Should a Physician Contract Be?
        • Should a Physician Accept an Arbitration Clause? | Medical Agreements
        • What is the Best Without Cause Termination Length in a Physician Contract? | Physician Dismissal
      • Medical Malpractice Insurance
        • Understanding Claims-Made Insurance (Is Occurrence BETTER?)
        • Occurrence Insurance (Is Tail Coverage NEEDED?)
        • Occurrence Based Malpractice (What SHOULD a Physician Choose?)
        • Tail Coverage Insurance (How EXPENSIVE Is It for a Physician?)
        • Physician Tail Coverage (Do Doctors PAY with Claims Made?)
        • Tail Insurance Cost for a Physician (Malpractice Insurance Cost)
        • 3 Ways a Physician Can Get Out of Paying for Tail Insurance | Medical Liability
      • Non-Compete Agreements
        • Is 10 Miles a Reasonable Restriction in a Physician Non-Compete?
        • Is a 2-Year Physician Non-Compete Too Long?
        • How Many Locations Should a Physician Non-Compete Apply to?
        • Is a Non-Compete Enforceable Against a Physician? | Physician Non-Compete
      • Medical Professional Contract Benefits
        • How Much Should an Employer Give a Physician for CME Expenses?
        • What Physician Business Expenses Should an Employer Pay For?
        • How Much Vacation Time Do Doctors Get?
        • Physician Relocation (How MUCH Reimbursement Should You Get?)
        • Hospital Sign on Bonus Pay Back | Repay a Bonus When Doctor Leaves?
        • Does A Physician Have to Repay Relocation Assistance If They Leave?
      • Independent Contractor Agreements
        • Can a Physician Be an Independent Contractor?
        • Physician Independent Contractor vs Employee
        • Is a W2 or 1099 Better for a Physician? | Physicians Contract
        • What is a 1099 Physician?
        • What Percentage of Physicians are Self-Employed?
    • Physician Assistant Contract Attorney
      • Physician Assistant Employment Contracts
        • Can a Physician Assistant Break Their Contract?
        • How To Negotiate a PA Contract (Better Salary TIPS)
        • Red Flags in a Physician Assistant Employment Contract?
        • How Are PAs Compensated? (2 BEST Ways To Get PAID)
        • What Should Go Into a Physician Assistant Termination Letter?
      • Physician Assistant Malpractice Insurance
        • How Much Does Tail Insurance Cost for a Physician Assistant? | Malpractice Insurance
        • Physician Assistant Malpractice Insurance (Do You NEED Claims Made?)
        • Tail Insurance for a Physician Assistant Explained
        • What is Claims Made Insurance for a Physician Assistant?
        • Occurrence Based Insurance for a PA (Malpractice Basics)
      • Physician Assistant Non Compete Clauses
        • How Many Locations Should a Physician Assistant Non Compete Apply To?
        • Is 10 Miles a Reasonable Non Compete for a Physician Assistant?
        • Is a 2 Year Non Compete for a Physician Assistant Reasonable?
        • Is a Non Compete Enforceable Against a Physician Assistant?
        • Physician Assistant Non Compete vs Non Solicit | Compete vs Solicitation
      • Physician Assistant Contract Benefits
        • Physician Assistant Sign-On Bonus (Will You Have to Give it BACK?)
        • How Much Paid Time Off Should a Physician Assistant Get?
        • Should a Physician Assistant be Reimbursed for Moving Expenses?
        • What Benefits Should Go In a Physician Assistant Offer Letter?
        • What Physician Assistant Expenses Should an Employer Pay For?
      • Physician Assistant Independent Contractor Agreements
        • Can a Physician Assistant be Self Employed?
        • Is a W2 or 1099 Better for a Physician Assistant?
        • Physician Assistant Independent Contractor Tax Deductions
        • Physician Assistant Independent Contractor vs Employee
        • What is a 1099 Physician Assistant?
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        • How to Negotiate a Veterinary Associate Contract?
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        • What Should be in a Veterinary Associate Termination Letter?
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        • What is AVMA Veterinary License Defense Insurance?
        • What is Occurrence Insurance for a Veterinarian?
        • What is the AVMA PLIT?
        • Veterinary Malpractice Insurance (Do Vets NEED Tail Coverage?)
      • Veterinary Non Compete Agreements
        • How Many Locations Should a Veterinary Non Compete Apply To?
        • Is a Non Compete Enforceable Against a Veterinarian (ETHICAL?)
        • Veterinarian Non Solicit vs Non Compete
        • Veterinary Non Compete Mile Radius Explained
        • Veterinary Non Compete Time Limits Explained
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        • How Much PTO Should a Veterinary Associate Get?
        • Veterinary Continuing Education (Is $2000 TOO Much?)
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        • Should a Veterinarian be Reimbursed for Moving Expenses?
        • What Veterinarian Business Expenses Should an Employer Pay For?
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        • Pros and Cons of Employment at a Corporate Veterinary Office
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Veterinary Contract Lawyer: Veterinary Contract Review for Employment Contracts

Chelle Law provides Veterinarian Contract Review for veterinary associates entertaining a new job or renegotiating an existing veterinary employment agreement. You have worked hard to develop your skills and deserve to advance in your professional career with a fair market value agreement. 

So, when you are about to enter a veterinary agreement, getting veterinary agreement services before signing is vitally important.

I needed review of a medical employment contract. Rob Chelle and his staff responded quickly and within a week, I had my contract reviewed and a personal phone call with Rob. He was very accommodating and addressed all my questions/concerns. He even took the time to explain some of the specific legal verbiage. After our discussion, he sent an outline of our discussion points that I can take straight to my employer. I would strongly recommend!
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The terms of the agreement will impact your practice and your day-to-day life. 

Attorney, Robert Chelle, can analyze your agreement, identify the areas you could improve, and help you negotiate the best veterinary contract possible. Each veterinarian that requests Mr. Robert Chelle’s expert assistance receives:

  • Available in any state
  • Flat-rate pricing, with no hidden costs
  • Review of your proposed employment agreement or agreements
  • Phone consultation reviewing the contract term by term
  • Follow up with a review of the needed clarifications
Veterinarian Contract Lawyer

Veterinary Contract Negotiations

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Veterinary contracts are a pervasive and obligatory part of every job search for veterinarians. Well-drafted veterinary contracts help enumerate the responsibilities of the involved parties. They also divide liabilities, protect legal rights, and ensure future relationship statuses. 

These touchstones are even more crucial when applying their roles to the case of a veterinarian employed by a veterinary hospital. Or those employed in corporate-owned group, or private veterinary practice. 

While veterinary contract drafting and negotiation can be long and arduous, searching for quality legal representation is a must. It ensures your rights are protected before you start your new job and sign a new veterinary contract. 

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The present-day conclusion is simple:

Veterinarians should only sign a veterinary contract with the agreement reviewed by legal counsel.

For example, concerns include:

  • License defense
  • Veterinary board policies
  • Employee salary increases
  • Attorneys fees
  • Salary negotiations upon expiration on the associate agreement
  • AVMA fees, etc.

Veterinary Practice Contract Checklist

Every veterinary employment contract is unique. However, every veterinary contract for health care professionals should have several essential terms. 

If the agreement does not spell out these essential terms, disputes can arise. Especially when there is a disagreement between the employer and employee as to the details of the specific term. 

Let’s say, the vet expects to work at the practice Monday through Thursday. While the employer expects the provider to work Monday through Friday. But the specific workdays are absent from the agreement. Who prevails?

Contracts

Spelling out the details of your job is crucial to avoid conflicts during the term of your employment.

Below is a checklist of essential terms that veterinary contracts should contain (and a brief explanation of each term):

Practices

  1. Practice Services Offered: What are the veterinarians’ clinical patient care duties? Are you given time for administrative tasks?
  2. Patient Care Schedule: What days and hours per week are you expected to provide patient care and have patient contact?
  3. Locations: Which facilities will they schedule you to provide care at (outpatient clinic, surgical sites, in-patient services, etc.)?
  4. Outside Activities: Can you pursue moonlighting or locum tenens opportunities? Do you need permission from the employer before you take those medicine-related positions?
  5. Veterinary License: Will the veterinary practice offer reimbursement for your license or assist in license defense for the veterinary board?
  6. Practice Call Schedule: How often are you on call (after-hours office call, hospital call (if applicable)?
  7. Electronic Medical Records (EMR): What EMR system are they using? Will you receive training before providing care?
  8. Base Compensation: What is the annual base salary? What is the pay period frequency? Does the base compensation increase over the term of the agreement?
  9. Productivity Compensation: If there is productivity compensation, how is it calculated (wRVU, net collections, patient encounters, etc.)?
  10. Practice Benefits Summary: Are standard benefits offered: health, vision, dental, life, disability, retirement, etc.?
  11. Paid Time Off: How much time off do they offer? What is the split between vacation, sick days, CME attendance, and holidays?
  12. Continuing Medical Education (CME): What is the annual allowance for CME expenses, and how much time off do they offer?
  13. Dues and Fees: Which business expenses are covered (licensing, DEA registration, privileging)?
  14. Relocation Assistance: Is relocation assistance offered? What are the repayment obligations if the agreement terminates before the expiration of the initial term?
  15. Signing Bonus: Is an employee signing bonus offered? When is it paid?
  16. Professional Liability Insurance: What professional liability insurance do they offer: claims made, occurrence, self-insurance?
  17. Tail Insurance: If tail insurance is necessary, who will pay for it when the agreement terminates?
  18. Term: What is the length of the initial term? Does the agreement automatically renew after the initial term?
  19. For Cause Termination: What are the grounds for immediate termination for cause?
  20. Without Cause Termination: How much notice is required for either party to terminate the agreement without cause?
  21. Practice Post-Termination Payment Obligations: Will you receive production bonuses after the agreement terminates?
  22. Non-Compete: How long does the non-compete last, and what is the prohibited geographic scope?
  23. Non-Solicitation: How long does it last, and does it cover employees, patients, and business associates?
  24. Notice: How is the notice given? Contact via email, US mail, etc.?
  25. Veterinary Practice Assignment: Can the employer assign the agreement?
  26. Alternative Dispute Resolution: If a conflict arises, will mediation or arbitration be utilized?

Breaking an Agreement with a Non Compete

People initially considered veterinary non-compete contracts as restraints of trade. Thus, were invalid on the grounds of public policy at common law. However, the rule of reason became the basis for upholding many restraints on trade, incident to veterinary contracts now.

Restrictive covenants between veterinarians not to compete after the employment termination are generally enforceable as long as they are reasonable.

However, there are a few states which prohibit veterinary non-compete contracts. Please check your state laws for veterinary non-compete contracts to see the specific rules for your state. 

The general test for reasonableness of non-competition agreements holds that on termination of employment, consider a covenant that restrains an employee from competing with his former employer reasonable if:

  • The restraint is not more than required for protecting the employer.
  • It does not inflict any untold of hardships to the employer, and
  • The restraint is not injurious to the public.

Non-Compete Law

For instance, a non-competition clause in Ohio was unreasonable when the state noted that the provider’s sub-specialty was uncommon. That it would be harsh if the employer enforced the restrictive covenant. The hospital where they precluded him from practicing was only one of the few institutions in the area where he could practice his specialty.

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Thus, in Ohio, one can consider covenants restraining providers from competing with their employer on contract termination as unreasonable if:

  • It inflicts untold hardship on the veterinarian.
  • It is injurious to the public.
  • If the demand for the veterinarian’s medical expertise is vital for the community people, and
  • If the veterinarian’s services are essential for the health, care, and treatment of the public.

However, in general, non-competition clauses for veterinarians are enforceable as long as they protect some of the employer’s legitimate interests.

DVM Employees Concerns

Veterinarians face many risks when they take veterinary contract matters into their own hands. 

Veterinary contract terms are highly negotiable and significantly impact professional life, lifestyle, family, and the future. 

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There are many crucial veterinary contract terms and clauses which can present new complex and diverse issues for any Vet, including:

  • Unfavorable call schedules
  • No assistance in license defense
  • Small Production Bonuses
  • Lack of Benefits
  • Not enough paid-time-off
  • Not enough vacation time
  • Unfair Non-Compete
  • Inadequate professional liability coverage

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Veterinary Contracts Lawyer

When an experienced attorney analyzes your veterinary contract, you will find that the financial benefits outweigh the review’s cost. Leave it to the experts. If you need assistance with a veterinary agreement or contract analysis, schedule a Veterinarian Agreement Review with Chelle Law today!

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Destinee Hamlet
2023-01-31
Everyone was very helpful and professional. Felicia answered all my questions and made the process super easy and stress free.
Gabriela Martinez
Gabriela Martinez
2023-01-29
Definitely recommend! I’m a nurse practitioner and was able to renegotiate my contract with the help of Chelle Law. The outcomes were above expectations.
Linda Price
Linda Price
2023-01-27
I placed my trust in Chelle Law to handle my issue with the State Board of Nursing and they did not disappoint. Service was professional and courteous. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend this firm!
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Anni R
2023-01-25
I had a great experience with Chelle Law. I’m so glad I found them and hired their services. Their communication was on point 👌 they’re very professional, always kept me updated, always returned my calls and emails in a timely manner. They’re compassionate and understanding of every situation. I would 100% use them again and refer them to anyone.
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Chin Kim
2023-01-24
Great hep overall. Fast response and even it was an hour review, the attorney stayed on the phone longer to answer all my questions.
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Amelia
2023-01-20
Booking the consultation was easy and I got all my questions answered! Excellent customer service.
Steven Yang
Steven Yang
2023-01-18
I am a veterinarian about 3 years+ out from school changing jobs for the first time since graduating . The idea of needing to closely review a contract was foreign to me and I honestly had no idea what I would be signing . Luckily I found Chelle law and worked with Erin who put all my worries at ease . She took the time and even went over our scheduled time slot to review / translate every section of my contract and make valuable suggestions that I could bring up to my future employer. Throughout our discussion it was clear to me that Chelle law is very familiar with the intricacies of a veterinary contract and what it typically should entail. I was very pleased with my experience .
Tiffany Efantis
Tiffany Efantis
2023-01-11
I used Chelle law for a non-compete clause review. I was referred to them by a friend. They were helpful, quick, and affordable for what I needed. I will definitely use them again for any employment contract review in the future!
Nicholas Peracchio
Nicholas Peracchio
2022-12-13
Erin was so thorough with my contract I felt extremely confident in my negotiations and ended up getting everything I wanted and more! I can’t recommend her enough. She took her time and made sure I understood everything I was signing and did so with a kind and caring demeanor. Thanks so much Erin!!
Seth Bricel
Seth Bricel
2022-12-13
I needed a lawyer to review my partnership contract and Chelle Law provided a great experience at a fair price. My lawyer thoroughly explained the meaning of the contract in terms I could understand and provided valuable perspective as to which parts were normal and which parts were atypical or in need of modification. Thanks to their help, I've reached a contract that I and my partners are very happy with!

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