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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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A wooden judge’s gavel rests on a document labeled “Tax Law,” symbolizing the importance of legal and tax expertise in financial decision-making for veterinary practices.

Is an Enrolled Agent Right for Your Veterinary Practice?

Caitlin DeWilde, DVMApr 23, 20255 min read

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?

Should You Benchmark Against Yourself or Others?

Martin Traub-WernerApr 9, 20254 min read

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

Proudly Independent: Why the Conditions are Right for a Renaissance of Independent Veterinary Practice Ownership

Martin Traub-WernerMar 31, 20255 min read

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…

Why Independent Practices Are Important

Why Independent Practices Are Important

Martin Traub-WernerFeb 26, 20254 min read

Independent veterinary practice ownership is often considered an elusive goal, an impossible pipe dream for veterinarians working in an increasingly corporate world. However, the dream of practice ownership is more attainable now than in recent years, owing to the perfect…

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Reflections on VMX 2025: Connections, Innovation, and Industry Trends

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Reflections on VMX 2025: Connections, Innovation, and Industry Trends

VMX 2025 was one for the books, with a record-breaking 30,000 people in attendance. While there, I met with several…

Budgeting

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Budgeting

Financial performance and profitability are top of mind for most veterinary practice owners and leaders. Tracking ins and outs through…

How to File a Cash Tax Return Based on Accrual Books

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How to File a Cash Tax Return Based on Accrual Books

Veterinary professionals excel at providing medical care to pets, but understanding and caring about finances is equally important for a…

Accrual vs. Cash Accounting

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Accrual vs. Cash Accounting

Veterinary practice finances are more complex than many practice owners and leaders realize, but they can be tracked in more…

Employee Taxable Benefits and Their Effects on Payroll Taxes

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Employee Taxable Benefits and Their Effects on Payroll Taxes

Veterinary employees work in a physically and emotionally exhausting environment. As end-of-year and the holidays approach, the chaos often worsens.…

Year-End Checklist

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Year-End Checklist

You may feel that 2024 has only just begun, but year-end is sneaking up quickly. Veterinary practices should focus on…