The Hidden Cost of the Status Quo: Why Veterinary Groups Should Rethink Insurance & Safety

In today’s competitive veterinary market, large corporate groups are under constant pressure to improve margins, attract talent, and ensure operational compliance. In an increasingly competitive market, many organizations lose ground in insurance and retention. Organizations often overpay while leaving safety risks and retention unaddressed.

What Our Latest Survey Reveals

Our latest Fear Free + Certified Safety Training Survey is revealing alarming disparities: 

  • Some organizations are seeing significantly more claims per employee compared to others. 
  • Simply having a compliance program doesn’t guarantee fewer injuries—it’s how the program is implemented and followed that makes the difference.

The Partnership Changing the Game

In May 2025, Vetinsure and Certified Safety Training (CST) launched a strategic partnership to change this dynamic. Veterinary clinics that complete CST’s veterinary-specific, OSHA-based safety training—built on accountability and transparency—are rewarded with:

  • Lower workers’ compensation rates
  • More favorable insurance terms
  • A stronger safety culture that reduces incidents and improves staff well-being

This approach aligns training and compliance directly with insurance pricing, rewarding proactive safety measures.

Why Large Corporate Groups Should Pay Attention

For organizations with multiple or even hundreds of clinics, the “cost of the status quo” of maintaining a safety program that lacks transparency and accountability can be significant.

  • Excessive premiums over time
  • Increased legal exposure from safety incidents
  • Reduced employee retention rates and higher turnover
  • Missed opportunities to reinvest savings into growth, innovation, and employee retention

By embracing safety as a financial strategy, corporate veterinary groups can transform a cost center into a competitive advantage.

The Bottom Line

The status quo is expensive. Safety training isn’t just about protecting your people—it’s also about protecting your margins.

If you’re a veterinary leader, now is the time to ask: “How much could we save if we reassessed risk across compliance, legal, and insurance?”

We invite you to participate in the full survey and study findings here: Fear Free + CST Partnership.

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