Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.
News|Articles|July 19, 2012
The No. 1 financial number in veterinary practice
Author(s)Ross Clark, DVM
Indispensable financial advice from a leading industry thinker.
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Veterinary practice finances can be daunting, but it requires your attention. Here Ross Clark, DVM, breaks down key elements of open-book management and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and explains how they factor into the most important number in practice finances.
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