Managing clients in solo practice

Ark Veterinary Services, LLC is an ambulatory mixed ani­mal practice in rural South Carolina. The practice, entering its eighth year, is owned solely by Dr. Sarah Blackwell. This manuscript offers guidance based on successes and pitfalls experienced while managing clients as a solo practitioner. Cli­ent expectations, client communication techniques, programs/ companies/services, and support staff are areas when managed properly, prepare solo practitioners for a successful career.