Because thriving practices don’t happen by accident; they’re built with intention.

Between back-to-back appointments, late-night emergencies, inventory headaches, and the constant effort to provide a work/life balance for a high-performing team, veterinary practice owners are spinning more plates than ever. It’s no wonder that financial strategy often falls to the bottom of the priority list.

But here’s the truth: successful, sustainable practices don’t happen by default. They happen when owners have the right data, expert guidance, and a clear financial plan. That’s where a veterinary-specific CPA firm comes in, not just to file your taxes, but to help you lead your business with confidence.

So why is partnering with a vet-focused CPA essential?

We Speak Fluent Vet Med

When you work with a general CPA, you often have to explain what COGS means in your world or why your IDEXX bills fluctuate wildly. With a vet-specific CPA, you can skip the explaining and dive straight into strategy.

We’re trained on the AAHA Chart of Accounts and understand the difference between revenue from exams and revenue from pharmacy sales. We know what relief DVMs cost in your market and how ACT and doctor productivity impact both daily operations and long-term profitability.

For example, when we see high COGS, we don’t just raise a red flag—we ask if inventory is walking out the door or if your team is missing IDEXX batch ordering. That level of insight changes the conversation from reactive to proactive.

We Know the Veterinary Business Life Cycle, Inside and Out

Whether you’re launching your first startup, growing a multi-doctor practice, or prepping for a sale, a vet-specific CPA has likely guided someone through the exact same phase.

We help new owners choose between an S-corp and a PLLC, secure financing for expansions, and navigate complex equipment purchases near year-end. When you’re considering selling, we know the going EBITDA multiples in your region and how to prep your P&Ls to support a clean, profitable exit.

Because we work exclusively in veterinary medicine, we also partner closely with industry lenders, brokers, and consultants. Need a cost segregation study for your new hospital build? Or support analyzing associate compensation structures? We know the right people to call and how to get it done.

We See the Story Behind the Numbers

Low profitability doesn’t always mean fees are too low. It might be your appointment model, overtime-heavy staffing, or a relief DVM schedule that’s killing your margin. A vet-specific CPA sees beyond QuickBooks to your real-world operations.

We’ve helped clinics move from walk-in chaos to appointment-based sanity. We’ve flagged tech hours misaligned with DVM availability and caught vendor contracts that were quietly bleeding margin. We understand what a healthy payroll ratio looks like in a general practice vs. a 24/7 EC and we’ll have a conversation when it’s time for a change.

Bottom line: A vet-specific CPA helps you make smarter operational decisions using your financial data as a guide, not just to keep you compliant come tax time, but to help your business thrive. You didn’t become a veterinarian to manage cash flow and tax strategy, that’s what we’re here for. And we’re ready to help.

By Heather Piazza, CPA, MST