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Welcome to the VetBooks Blog, where financial savvy meets veterinary expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned practice owner or just starting out, our blog is packed with actionable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of running a successful veterinary practice. Explore topics ranging from budgeting and financial planning to practice growth strategies and industry trends. With our expert guidance, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to take your practice to new heights.
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Effective Rate
Guest blog by Sarah Radford, Director of Business Development at Benchmark Payment Systems Understanding your effective rate for credit card processing is crucial because it helps you evaluate the true cost of accepting card payments. It goes beyond the visible…
Is an Enrolled Agent Right for Your Veterinary Practice?
Your veterinary practice’s success hinges on sound financial management—something often easier said than done. Tight margins, multiple revenue streams, and ever-changing tax laws make having the right financial professionals in your corner essential. While most practice managers are familiar with…
Should You Benchmark Against Yourself or Others?
As a veterinary practice owner, you may wonder if you are making the right financial business decisions. You may also wonder how you compare with your competitors. Financial benchmarking can provide the hard numbers you want to make sense of…
Proudly Independent: Why the Conditions are Right for a Renaissance of Independent Veterinary Practice Ownership
Veterinary medicine has shifted dramatically over the past five years. Although consolidators own around a quarter of veterinary practices, consolidated practices represent almost half of the industry’s revenues. But, thanks to recent changes in market conditions, technological advances, and industry…
Older Posts
Independent veterinary practice ownership is often considered an elusive goal, an impossible pipe dream for veterinarians working in an increasingly…
VMX 2025 was one for the books, with a record-breaking 30,000 people in attendance. While there, I met with several…
Veterinary professionals excel at providing medical care to pets, but understanding and caring about finances is equally important for a…
Veterinary practice finances are more complex than many practice owners and leaders realize, but they can be tracked in more…
Veterinary employees work in a physically and emotionally exhausting environment. As end-of-year and the holidays approach, the chaos often worsens.…
