Alera Group’s Veterinary Team exists to provide veterinary practice owners and operators with two things: dedicated professionals experienced in finding solutions for the unique needs of animal hospitals, and access to expertise provided by national insurance brokerage and consulting firms. Our clients offer industry-leading benefits programs and are recognized as places people want to work.
Our work is underpinned by strategic relationships with those serving the veterinary profession, such as the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), and Veterinary Growth Partners (VGP).
Our team assists VGP-member practices with the following:
Health Insurance including Advanced Healthcare Strategies
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, and more through exclusive carrier partnerships
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Benefits Technology and Enrollment Solutions
Employee Benefits Education Resources
Other benefit program enhancements and employee “perks”
At no additional cost, all VGP-member practices who work with our team have access to*:
Annual health insurance evaluation, including benchmarking analysis to see how your benefits measure up
A full suite of non-medical benefits (The types of benefits typically offered by larger, corporate-owned practice groups)
Benefits enrollment and administration platforms (with web or mobile access for employees)
AleraHR concierge staffed by certified experts with unlimited usage
*Working with our team does not require you to change your payroll provider or current benefit plans.
Cory Friedman leads Alera Group’s Veterinary Practice. In 2016, Cory was selected as a Young Gun Award recipient by Insurance Business America, which recognizes young professionals making a significant impact in the insurance industry. Cory was also named a “Rising Star” in 2017 by Employee Benefit Adviser. Cory was selected for the 2nd year in a row as a 2018 Employee Benefit Adviser Rising Star, recognized again as one of only 20 standout advisers ages 35 and younger who are taking charge of the employee benefit supply chain with a determination to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.
In 2021, Cory was recognized by Employee Benefit News as 1 of 4 insurance brokers nationwide to receive the Excellence in Benefits award.
In 2024 & 2025, Cory made the list of Insurance Business America’s Hot 100.