Understanding Veterinary Ownership Models in Canada: Independent and Corporate Practices
Most articles on this topic are written by someone with something to sell, either the corporate group looking to acquire your practice, or a broker looking to list you for sale to their buyers. This one is different. Our CEO and co-founder, Monty Beshay, spent years managing 20+ animal hospitals across Canada for a vet […]
Veterinary Practice Owner Burnout: Why Systems – Not Self-Care, Are the Real Solution
Key Takeaways Veterinary practice owner burnout is rarely caused by the clinical work, it’s caused by trying to do everything else on top of it. The typical advice (take breaks, set boundaries, practice mindfulness) doesn’t address the real problem: if the clinic can’t function without you, no amount of time off will fix what’s broken. […]
Veterinary Staffing: How to Hire, Train, and Keep Your Team
Key Takeaways Staffing is one of the biggest challenges facing independent veterinary practices in Canada right now and unfortunately the workforce shortage is projected to continue through 2031. One of the biggest challenges with hiring for independently owned practices, is that you’re competing for talent against corporate consolidators with bigger budgets. But independent practices have […]
How to Reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in Your Veterinary Practice
Key Takeaway COGS is your second-largest expense after payroll, and it’s often the least actively managed. A healthy target for a Canadian general practice is 20–25% of revenue. If you’re above that, the problem usually isn’t what you’re buying, it’s how you’re buying it, how you’re pricing it, or what’s going to waste. This article […]
How to Increase Revenue in Your Canadian Veterinary Practice: A Strategic Guide for Practice Owners
Are you a Canadian veterinary practice owner struggling to increase revenue while managing rising costs, staffing challenges, and demanding clients? You’re not alone. We support over 300 independently owned Canadian Veterinary Practices from BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NB, PEI, NS and Newfoundland & Labrador, and we can confirm that veterinary practice owners face unprecedented […]
Veterinary Practice Benchmarking: Key Metrics Every Canadian Vet Clinic Owner Should Track
VetCircle works with independently owned veterinary hospitals across Canada, and one of the most common questions we hear is: “How do i know if my veterinary clinic is actually profitable?” ManyCanadian practice owners rely on U.S.-based benchmarks because that’s what’s readily available. While some metrics translate well, many don’t, because Canadian clinics operate differently in […]