Testimonials

VBA is veterinarian-owned and operated, as well as veterinarian-approved.

Rave Reviews for VBA

“”I was working with another veterinary-specific attorney for a practice acquisition and had an experience that really soured me on the person and made me even more distrustful of lawyers than I already was. A colleague and mentor referred me to VBA, and it was a complete 180 from what I had just dealt with using the other attorney. What I loved most about Dr. Lacroix is that I feel like she really had my back. She and contract attorney Katie informed me of things during my startup journey that I had no knowledge of that the other professionals I was working with were less than forthcoming to tell me. From lease negotiations to business entity formation to employee handbook development, I have felt like I had friends at my side the entire way opening my very own practice. I continue to use them for human resources guidance (hi Kellie!!!) and refer EVERY veterinary professional seeking legal advice to this office. Do not hesitate to use their services!”

Michelle Lee

2023

“I began using VBA’s services when I started my own business as an independent contractor. They set up a contract for me and were an indispensable resource when I was first getting started and had many questions. As my business grows and changes, I feel confident knowing that I have a solid foundation and that I can continue to use them as a resource. Dr. Lacroix and Kellie Olah are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and I would recommend them to anyone.”

David Dycus

2023

“Very helpful, prompt, and responsive to our needs.”

Jennifer Kinney

2023

“It is always an absolute pleasure working with the VBA team. I am always guaranteed a timely response to my emails or phone calls. We have used VBA as a mediator between our veterinarians regarding the topic of VCPR & medication refills. They have also helped us with associate veterinarian contracts to ensure we are maintaining the upmost compliance and support for our small businesses. It is a relief knowing that we have a relationship with VBA so that if we encounter any challenge we have a very capable team to support us! Thank you VBA team!”

Alexa Rossi

2023

“Veterinary Business Advisors has been paramount to our aspirations and achievements in the veterinary field. From everyone on the team who is so detailed – Isaac, Lysa, Kara – you know you are in great hands when you ask them for assistance or need to communicate with Dr. Lacroix and Kellie. We have known Dr. Lacroix and Kellie for many many years now – first from teachers to us while we were in veterinary school, then as leaders to us in contract negotiations as veterinary associates, and now as meaningful mentors to when we have opened our own veterinary clinic. Dr. Lacroix and Kellie truly go above and beyond in every step, no matter the variety of our needs and we always feel confident that we are getting the best recommendations and they are worth every penny. We highly recommend the entire VBA team! They are fantastic!”

Danielle Perkins

2023

“The entire team at Veterinary Business Advisors is amazing! They all go above and beyond to get the job done correctly!”

Amanda McLendon

2022

“Whether you need advice about how best to manage your hospital or about negotiating a contract, there is no one who is more experienced and knowledgeable than Dr. Lacroix and her group at VBA. I have known Dr. Lacroix for over 15 years and has always been extremely impressed and happy with her work.”

Mark Cofone

2022

“I have dealt with Dr. Lacroix and her VBA team on several occasions over the years. They have always been very knowledgeable and responsive to our needs. I feel that Charlotte’s previous experience as a practicing veterinarian allows her to better understand our issues. We have had nothing but great service and look forward to their help again in the future.”

William Armbruster

2022

“At 63 years of age, thank goodness I went to hear Dr. Lacroix speak. I called Veterinary Business Advisors a month later and my course for the next 3 years was laid out. With progress in hand, VBA presented my practice to 7 quality buyers. I received three offers. VBA refined the presentation and 90 days after signing the letter of intent I was no longer a practice owner. I was well compensated former-owner with a lease on my building. VBA went over every paragraph of every contract. The transition has been a very exciting time and will be until I retire on schedule. Thank you VBA!”

Walter Schaffeld

2022

“Dr. Lacroix and her staff were instrumental in assisting me with the sale of my veterinary hospital. My hospital was my baby and I was very particular in what I was looking for. Dr. Lacroix listened to my concerns and advised me with her professional experience what to expect. She negotiated on my behalf and prepared a contract to protect my interests. I am forever in debt to her and her team for making this transition smooth and pain free for me.”

Sally Haddock

2021

“I recently used VBA’s services for a contract negotiation and could not be happier with the assistance they provided. They were able to meet with me in a timely manner and went through my contract line by line to ensure that the wording was beneficial to both parties. Their specialty in veterinary services was what caused me to reach out. I definitely recommend that any veterinarian negotiating a contract reach out to them. I am now able to sleep at night knowing that I haven’t somehow signed my life away but rather that I signed a contract in which myself and the company would both benefit. They gave me confidence to move forward and their knowledge was indispensable. I recommend them to all my colleagues now who are looking for legal advice in the veterinary field.”

Tabitha Stillo

2021

“Great, responsive and knowledgeable team. They did a review of our employee handbook. It was timely and thorough. They made appropriate recommendations and even provided us supporting forms and documentation. I highly recommend VBA.”

Jessica Molina

2021

“It was my pleasure after a long relationship with VBA to engage them for the sale of my practice to a corporate buyer. Dr. Charlotte Lacroix leads a capable and experienced staff who are available at all times and always accommodating (even late at night or on weekends and very early because that is when veterinarians get things done). I would say having just completed the process that it should not be attempted without a calm and efficient hospital manager and a team like the one at VBA.”

Mary Moon

2021

“I turned to VBA when I was having doctor disputes over contracts. I will never do a contract without them again! Dr. Lacroix not only explains contract items clearly, but she does it in such a way that I can then turn around and explain the contract clearly to my doctors. Since working with VBA, I haven’t had any issues, and I feel very comfortable that if any problems arise, I will be in good hands.”

Marina Siegert

“The professionals at Veterinary Business Advisors are knowledgeable, thorough and efficient. I really felt like I was their only client each time I used their services. I have purchased a veterinary practice and I have set up a contract with one of my employees with the guidance of the VBA team. I am admittedly very naive with regard to legal issues, but I always felt comfortable with the advice I received. In addition, the VBA team led me through each process and answered all of my questions patiently. I am thoroughly happy with their services and fees and would highly recommend them if you are a veterinary professional in need of legal advice.”

Stacey Pedersen

2020

“Dr. Lacroix was a great speaker and so easy to engage with. She is warm and personable, yet top notch in her area of expertise and very professional. She gave real life examples to relate the information. She tailors the conversation to meet the needs of the group. She was capable of answering what seemed like any question with great depth and knowledge. 8 hours of lecture flew by! I would highly recommend her!”

Cindy Sandefer

“The information that VBA can provide via phone conference, webinars, consultations has been a tremendous game changer for our practice. We don’t have corporate resources to depend upon and Kellie has helped with so many check list items that we need for HR compliance, contracts, questions about different scenarios, etc.”

Trishia Hadley

2020

“My husband and I were looking for options to sell our veterinary practice which had been in the family for 73 years and had grown to 17+ veterinarians. We chose VBA after we both had seen Dr. Charlotte Lacroix speak at separate conferences we attended and liked that she was well informed and straightforward. In working with Dr. Lacroix and her team proved this to be more than true. VBA walked us through a thought process to make sure we were ready to put our practice up for sale. We were on the same page and had discussed the issues and checked the boxes to her questions. Dr. Lacroix and her team put our practice out for bids and fielded all offers and responses after consulting with us. She and her associate Kara’s responses to our questions were not only answered the same day but usually in less than an hour. My husband and I would often consult each other and comment that we were so glad that we chose VBA to help us through the many steps in the process. After selecting a buyer, VBA were our advocates every step of the way, even after the sale. Through the whole process, selecting Dr. Lacroix and VBA was the best decision we made. We could not have negotiated the complexities without their experience and expertise. Dr. Lacroix and her team are amazing and their fees were more than reasonable for the value we gained from the excellent representation. Thank you!”

Kathy and Mike Dobesh

2020

“Dr. Lacroix is my go-to attorney for all things concerning veterinary business. I have used her to create associate contracts, employee handbooks and for general legal advice. When I know she is speaking at a conference I am sure to attend her sessions. She is knowledgeable, direct and always very helpful.”

Jill Renfrew

2019

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