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.

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, host Jharid Pratt discusses the ins-and-outs of financing pet resorts with experts Jacqueline Pait and Claire Cronin from Live Oak Bank. They delve into the growth of the pet resort industry, types of lending available, and how Live Oak supports pet care facilities with unique challenges such as building on residential properties, navigating zoning laws, and managing construction. The conversation covers various SBA loan options, the importance of proper financial documentation, and the value of early-stage consulting to ensure long-term success. Listeners will gain insights into the nuances of financing in this rapidly expanding sector and why it's crucial to build the right team from the outset.

The Granite Peak Team is proud to share Overdog Digital's recent podcast featuring Jerry Joshva and Ally Howard from GPVA's Pet Care Facility Division. Thank you Fern and the Overdog Digital team for hosting this informative episode!

**From Overdog: Dog Daycare and Boarding Business Tips** "

This week’s episode is all about the one area of your business you really don’t want to mess up—your finances. Fern sits down with Jerry Joshva and Ally Howard from Granite Peak, two experts who are on a mission to clean up the accounting chaos in pet resorts. If the words “bookkeeping” and “tax planning” make your eyes glaze over, this convo is going to change the way you see your numbers—and why knowing them could mean the difference between thriving or barely surviving.

They break down what makes the pet care industry so unique from a financial perspective, why most generic accountants don’t cut it, and how avoiding some common money mistakes could save you thousands (yes, literally). If you’ve ever been surprised by your tax bill or felt unsure about how profitable your services really are, you need to hear what these two have to say. It’s the episode that could finally give you the clarity and control your business has been missing."

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