In This Course:

Struggling to recruit and retain top veterinary talent? Our presentation explores the national veterinarian shortage, strategies for balancing signing bonuses, and maintaining staff morale. Learn about non-compete agreements and CBD compliance in veterinary medicine. Equip yourself with essential legal knowledge to thrive in today’s veterinary landscape.

  • Discover how strategic signing bonuses can attract new veterinarians and avoid alienating tenured staff

  • Stay updated on the latest FTC Ruling impacts on restrictive covenants in the veterinary industry

  • Gain insights into the therapeutic potential and legal considerations of CBD use in veterinary care

  • Learn effective strategies to balance incentives, fostering a loyal and dedicated workforce

  • Understand how to protect your practice with fair and enforceable non-compete agreements

  • Navigate the complex regulatory environment surrounding CBD products in veterinary medicine

Meet Your Professor

NoodleU 2024 Professor Charlotte Lacroix

Dr. Charlotte Lacroix owns and manages Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc., a consulting firm which advises veterinarians and attorneys nationwide on veterinary business and legal issues, with a focus on veterinary business transactions. Dr. Lacroix received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1988 from the University of California at Davis. After completing a large animal internship at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada), she worked for several years at an equine medical and surgical referral practice serving northern New Jersey’s large equine community. In pursuit of her goal to make greater contributions to the veterinary profession, Dr. Lacroix attended law school and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.