054: How Non-Competes Affect Your Veterinary Career

Non-compete agreements are creating waves in the veterinary profession, thanks to the FTC’s recent ruling. Financial planner Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, joins us to discuss how these agreements shape your career, why the AVMA is weighing in, and what the potential ban on non-competes could mean for veterinarians everywhere. You’ll learn which states have already banned non-competes, what alternatives employers might use, and how veterinarians can advocate for contracts that work in their favor.Key moments:(01:14) What’s inside a typical non-compete agreement for veterinarians(06:16) How the AVMA is responding to the FTC’s recent ruling on non-competes(08:33) A firsthand look at how non-competes limit career options(15:32) States that have banned non-compete agreements — and what it means for vets(16:38) Practical ways veterinarians can advocate against restrictive contractsLink mentioned in this episode:FTC Announces Rule Banning NoncompetesInterested in financial planning built for veterinarians?Learn more or book a free intro call at allvetfinancial.com