17. What it takes to create and maintain a financially healthy veterinary hospital

With Jason Castner, CPA, CVA

Veterinarians know that their expertise is specialized to the patients they serve, resulting in better care for the companion animals they see and treat. So, when it comes to keeping their books, why should the service be any less specialized? Finding a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who specializes in the veterinary industry can make all the difference in terms of building profitability, taking care of employees, and even someday selling your practice.

Meet our guest

In this episode, we're talking to Jason Castner, CPA, CVA, the managing shareholder at Lacher McDonald & Co. Jason’s role at the firm is to provide business consulting, tax, and accounting services to companion animal practices across the country.
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In this episode

  • What specialized expertise a veterinary-specific CPA can offer your practice
  • Some mistakes Jason has observed that hurt practice profitability
  • Mission-critical KPIs that established hospital owners should be monitoring
  • How veterinarians should account for high inflation
  • How to know when to hire another doctor for your practice
  • Are you ready to take the next step toward your practice ownership dreams? Visit getprovide.com.

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