Business Insurance for Animal Hospitals and Veterinarians

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People love their pets, which means vets and animal hospitals take on a tremendous responsibility. Vet insurance can protect your small practice against costly lawsuits.

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What types of insurance do animal hospitals and veterinarians need?

These policies provide coverage for common risks faced by veterinarians.

General liability insurance

General liability covers basic animal hospital and veterinarian risks, such as a dog biting a customer. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.

BEST FOR

Pet injuries
Customer injuries
Damaged customer property

Workers’ compensation insurance

Required in almost every state for veterinary practices with employees, workers’ comp can help cover medical fees and lost wages for work-related injuries and illnesses.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Partial missed wages
Lawsuits over employee injuries

Business owner's policy

A business owner’s policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance under one plan. A BOP is often one of the most cost-effective types of veterinarian insurance.

BEST FOR

Pet injuries
Customer injuries
Damaged business property

Errors and omissions insurance

This policy, also called veterinarian malpractice insurance, can cover legal fees related to work performance, such as a misdiagnosis that resulted in the death of a customer's dog.

BEST FOR

Mistakes that lead to pet injury
Failure to deliver promised results
Accusations of negligence

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How much does pet care business insurance cost?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Pet care services offered
Business equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees

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Why do animal hospitals and veterinarians need insurance?

In a life or death situation involving a client’s beloved pet, emotions can run high and lawsuits are a major risk. Veterinary insurance can help cover legal fees, medical bills, and other costs stemming from malpractice claims, dog bites, and other incidents that could escalate at your small practice.

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