Owning and operating a veterinary practice is one of the most rewarding careers out there, but it’s also one of the most stressful. It’s easy to feel stretched thin juggling patient care, client relationships, team management, and business demands. While all practice owners focus heavily on patient care many are challenged by financial success. A…
All CBAS business advisory services include tax planning. Taxes can be the most expensive side of running a business. Make sure all areas, such as payroll, sales, property, mercantile, and other taxes, are systemized and paid timely. While compliance taxes must be addressed, income taxes are where the practice has the biggest influence over what…
No matter the size of the practice, it is paramount to establish an employee handbook in order to consistently and fairly administer benefits as well as to lay the ground rules for employee expectations. The following is a high-level outline of topics usually covered in an employee handbook: Introduction: includes welcome, purpose, and what the…
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are step-by-step guides that ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability in daily operations. By documenting and standardizing tasks, SOPs empower staff to work independently, streamline training for new hires, and free up doctors and office managers for higher-level responsibilities. Well-implemented SOPs benefit everyone in the practice by reducing errors, improving patient care,…
Meeting monthly with the advisor is essential for maintaining accountability and for driving consistent progress in veterinary practice management. These meetings involve reviewing financial reports, monitoring progress on goals, evaluating systems documentation (SOPs), and addressing both challenges and successes. Practices with more than one veterinarian are encouraged to meet weekly, even briefly, to discuss wins,…
After the planning and assessment is completed, the Report of Recommendations serves as a concise summary of the data collected during the assessment, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. This internal-use document acts as the foundation for developing a strategic practice plan, with prioritized goals and target dates for implementation. Critical issues are…
After the Discovery Meeting and it is mutually agreeable to the vet practice and CBAS, we enter the Planning and Assessment phase which is a comprehensive evaluation designed to uncover opportunities for growth and improvement within your veterinary practice. This stage typically requires 2–4 hours of the owner’s time, split across multiple meetings, and involves…
The complimentary discovery meeting is a vital first step in understanding a veterinary practice’s operations and challenges and the owner’s professional and personal goals. Unlike traditional CPA consultations that focus solely on accounting and tax needs, this meeting delves deeper into the practice’s history, pain points, and owner’s motivations. By exploring areas such as cash…
My goal is to evaluate the financial health of your practice and create a strategic plan to enhance income, streamline operations, and ensure long-term sustainability. With over 30 years of CPA experience working with small and large businesses, including veterinary practices, I have transitioned from traditional compliance work to serving as a trusted advisor. This…
