In this episode, Meghan Bingham sits down with Chris Tremblay, founder of Practice Xperts, to unpack one of the biggest blind spots in veterinary marketing: ownership and transparency. They explore how practices can unintentionally lose control of critical assets like websites, ad accounts, SEO data, and reporting—and why that makes switching vendors difficult and costly. Chris shares practical guidance on spotting contract red flags, evaluating marketing partners, and understanding what true, transparent reporting should look like. The conversation also highlights how independent practices can compete more effectively by focusing on local opportunities, optimizing spend, and making smarter, data-driven marketing decisions.

Rob Montgomery hosts Jharid Pratt, CPA, MST, the CEO of Granite Peak, a leading CPA and advisory firm exclusively serving veterinary practices nationwide.. With expertise in tax planning, compliance, cash flow, and financial strategy, Jharid helps veterinarians make informed business decisions and achieve long-term success.

In the episode, Rob and Jharid discuss the decision to start a new veterinary practice or to acquire an existing practice. They focus on strategy, planning, and what it takes to succeed as a practice owner. Rob and Jharid discuss the pros and cons of start-ups and acquisitions, budgeting and working capital, partnership considerations, understanding practice performance, and practical advice for aspiring veterinary practice owners.

Listeners who want to reach out to Jharid can do so at granitepeakcpa.com and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

LINK TO: THE VETERINARY START-UP PRACTICE PODCAST

Relief veterinary work offers flexibility, but it also means running your own business. In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, Meghan Bingham and Jade Terza break down the key ideas behind Granite Peak’s 1099 Unleashed webinar. They cover how independent contractor status changes your tax responsibilities, the most common mistakes relief vets make, and how to stay organized year-round. You’ll also get a preview of practical tools like TurboTax walkthroughs, income tracking systems, and overlooked deductions like mileage, helping you build a sustainable and compliant relief business.

In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger Podcast, host Meghan Bingham talks with longtime colleague Karen Garza about transitioning from a large Houston veterinary hospital to managing Watermark Veterinary Hospital, a small animal clinic in Brenham, Texas.

Karen explains how rural veterinary medicine differs from urban practice, from treating working and hunting dogs to managing cases like snake bites, fungal infections, and grass awns. They also discuss the realities of running a small team where managers wear multiple roles and how community involvement helps rural clinics grow their client base.

Karen also shares how canine reproductive medicine became a major niche for the practice, representing roughly 60–70% of their work. Services include progesterone timing, frozen and chilled semen storage, breeding procedures, genetic testing, pregnancy diagnostics, and C-sections.

Drew Bartholomew, President of Vetcelerator, joins the Veterinary Ledger Podcast to break down how veterinary buying groups and GPOs actually work. He explains collective purchasing power, vendor alignment, rebates, compliance, and the economics behind supplier negotiations. The conversation explores common misconceptions, transparency gaps, inventory management red flags, and whether practices should join multiple groups. Drew also discusses the complexity of lab contracts, rising supply costs, and how independent animal hospitals can stay competitive. The episode offers practical questions that practice owners can ask today to evaluate savings, refine procurement strategy, and strengthen cost control without sacrificing operational flexibility.

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger podcast, we explore the business side of veterinary medicine with Kristin Brown, CVBL of Granite Peak Veterinary Advisor's Bookkeeping division. Host, Meghan Bingham, sits down with Kristin as she shares her journey from veterinary practice management to bookkeeping, offering valuable insights into effective financial management for veterinary clinics. Key topics include the importance of accurate bookkeeping, common bookkeeping mistakes, the role of the AHA chart of accounts, and how to determine when to outsource bookkeeping. Kristin emphasizes the significance of meticulous financial tracking for making informed business decisions and offers practical tips for maintaining clean financial records. Tune in for expert advice on optimizing your clinic's financial health and success.

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, hosts Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham dive straight into a conversation with Kristen Negvesky and Celine Hayek, co-owners of Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital. They discuss their partnership's origin, strengths, and challenges. The duo shares insights into complementing each other's skills, their successful business strategies, and the importance of community and family-friendly approaches in their practice. Key topics include their marketing efforts, operational strategies, and the significance of staff satisfaction and client relations. Kristen and Celine also highlight their popular annual anniversary party and provide advice on maintaining a successful business partnership.

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, Meghan Bingham interviews Dr. Lisa Slosse, a new veterinary practice owner from Baytown, Texas. Lisa shares her journey from childhood interest in animals to opening her own clinic four months ago. She discusses her education in Belgium, the challenges of moving to the U.S., and the procedural hurdles she faced to become a veterinarian in America. Lisa offers insights into starting her practice, including securing a loan, finding a property, and managing construction. She also highlights her commitment to Fear Free practices and the rapid growth of her clinic. Lisa emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and colorful practice environment and her aspirations for future expansion. The episode concludes with Lisa encouraging aspiring veterinarians to reach out for support and sharing her excitement for the future of her clinic.

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, hosts Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham kick off the new year with Dr. Crimson, the owner of Bark Avenue. Dr. Crimson shares the journey of establishing Bark Avenue, a unique veterinary practice that opened five months ago. The practice emphasizes luxury, boutique, and concierge services, focusing on relationships and experiences rather than volume-driven, corporate approaches. Dr. Crimson discusses the challenges and strategies involved in building her practice, the introduction of the Bestie Club membership, and the importance of transparency and customer care. She highlights the innovative aspects of Bark Avenue, such as their treat bar for pets, gold water bowls, and lattes for owners, making it a relaxing and pleasant experience. Dr. Crimson also talks about the importance of marketing, community engagement, and her vision for future growth, including expanding her team and maintaining the high standard of care.

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, hosts, Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham, interview Tyler Hotaling, the owner of Copake Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Hotaling shares his journey into practice ownership, initially entering the field reluctantly but eventually realizing the need to own the practice to set the tone and live out the philosophy he envisioned. He discusses his strategic decisions, such as addressing low-hanging fruits like timely payment collection and making incremental changes without disrupting operations. The episode highlights his approach to staff management, client care, and the implementation of new systems, including potential changes to practice management software and exploring wellness plans. Tyler emphasizes the importance of mentorship, clear communication, and thoughtful planning in achieving practice growth and maintaining a positive work environment.