The Veterinary Ledger Podcast

What happens when a practice keeps hiring veterinary assistants and never trains them? In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger , Meghan Bingham speaks with Christopher Martin, Co-Owner of Hefner Road Animal Hospital and Pet Resort in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Martin came to veterinary medicine after 23 years in human medicine operations. He argues the industry treats training as optional, then pay...

When clients cannot afford the care their pets need, is pet insurance the answer, or just one piece of a larger financial picture? In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger , Meghan Bingham speaks with Dr. Ricky Walther, Chief Medical Officer at Pawlicy Advisor. Dr. Walther graduated from UC Davis and practiced small animal medicine in both corporate and private settings before joining Pawlicy Advi...

What happens when practice owners decide to build their own groups instead of selling to corporate buyers? In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger , Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham speak with Peter Tanella, Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC in Roseland, New Jersey, about the legal and financial structures behind independent practice ownership. Peter explains the shift in the veterinary market: aft...

How can a privately owned veterinary practice create a distinct client experience while keeping its team engaged? In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger , Meghan Bingham speaks with Dr. Kathleen Laux and Sharon Staccio, CVPM, of Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates. They discuss private ownership, individualized care, and the mix of traditional medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and rehab...

What does it take to turn a new veterinary practice from an idea into a functioning clinic with the right location, team, systems, and community support? In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger, Meghan Bingham sits down with Dr. Larry Keller, co-owner of Queen City Veterinary Clinic in Cincinnati, Ohio. After spending 19 years at an established hospital, Larry changed direction and built a locall...

What happens when two veterinary-focused accounting teams come together around the same mission? On June 3, Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors completed its acquisition of Veterinary Accounting Specialists, the Fort Collins-based firm founded by Stephanie Packham. Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham discuss how the firms’ shared clients, mutual respect, and common mission made the partnership a natural...

What happens when a veterinarian builds a practice around a very specific patient, a very specific service, and a very intentional client experience? In this episode of The Veterinary Ledger, Meghan and Jharid sit down with Dr. Erin Abrahams, founder of Calico Veterinary Clinic in New York City, to talk about her path from Army veteran to feline-only dental practice owner. Erin shares how her earl...

In this special 50th episode of The Veterinary Ledger Podcast , Meghan Bingham and Jharid Pratt look back on the stories, people, and practical nuggets that have shaped the show so far. They reflect on what stands out from past conversations and shift into what veterinary practices need right now, from burnout and white space on the schedule to pricing, delegation, inventory, and growth. The episo...

In this episode, Meghan Bingham sits down with Justin Navarro, Accounting Project Manager at Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors , to discuss the latest updates to the AAHA Chart of Accounts and why they matter for veterinary practices. Drawing from his experience as a veterinary assistant, licensed technician, and practice manager, Justin explains how the updated framework improves financial clarity...

In this episode, Meghan Bingham sits down with veterinary insurance specialist Bill Butler of Butler Vet Insurance to discuss two of the most overlooked — and potentially costly — coverage gaps facing veterinary practices today: Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and cyber insurance. Bill explains how employee-related claims and cybersecurity incidents can quickly lead to significant...

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 gu...

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 veterin...

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....

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 b...

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 sh...

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....

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 importan...

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....

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-d...

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 decis...

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...

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 u...

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, hosted by Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors, industry expert and attorney Rob Montgomery provides crucial insights into the legal aspects of veterinary practice ownership, acquisition, and partnerships. With nearly three decades of experience representing healthcare professionals, Montgomery delves into topics such as drafting letters of intent, ass...

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, Dr. Jake Gomez, CEO of Cross Street Veterinary in California, shares his unique journey into veterinary medicine. Originally aspiring to be a pediatrician, Dr. Gomez found his calling in veterinary medicine through the FFA program and his love for animals. He discusses his experiences from working on a farm, contemplating becoming a game warden, to...

In this episode of the Veterinary Ledger Podcast, hosts Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham dive into the world of veterinary practice sales with Bill Murray from Wicklow Healthcare Advisory. We discuss the differences between private and corporate sales, the importance of having updated facilities and strong financials, and what makes a veterinary practice a valuable asset. Bill shares insights on ev...