Privately owned veterinary practices can benefit from the help of management consultants, accountants, lawyers and other professional advisors as their owners and managers grapple with a rising tide of regulatory requirements, statutory obligations and the demands of an ever changing market in the farm, pet animal, equine or referral sectors.

At the same time practice owners and managers have to prepare business plans and manage the premises, the people, the financial and the other resources at their disposal at a time when the pressures on top line performance and practice profits have never been greater.

Sometimes its difficult to 'concentrate on draining the swamp' when you are surrounded by alligators.

You may find the specific help you need in one of the many veterinary practice management journals or other publications or from a colleague in your own national or regional professional organisation.

Sometimes it pays dividends to seek the advice of an experienced veterinary practice management consultant or other professional advisor who understands what is 'special' about veterinary practice and who offers consultancy, advisory and support services in your part of the world.

There are likely to be plenty to choose from.

They may have a veterinary clinical background or have specific experience in personnel, marketing or financial management or as accountants or legal advisors. Some are best qualified to offer advice on strategic planning, practice valuation or brokerage services. Others might have particular experience and expertise in staff training and motivation or in market segmentation, promoting practice services, web design and the production of practice newsletters.

Select the country in which your practice is located to find links to the websites of individuals, organisations or businesses which could help you.

Give them a call or send them an e.mail for an initial 'no strings' discussion about your practice and the specific problems or challeges you face.

I'm sure you will find someone who can help you turn your 'so-so' business into the exceptional veterinary practice which delivers the best of care for its patients, satisfies the needs of its most demanding clients and meets the personal and professional objectives of its owners and staff.

The independent individuals and organisations listed in this consultant list, offer a wide range of management consultancy and support services to the veterinary profession in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe and New Zealand.

The list is not claimed to be exhaustive. If I have omitted your name or organisation or if you are aware of any which should be included please click on the 'contact me' link and let me have the details.

VetPartners, with an executive office based in Florida, lists more than 140 member individuals and organisations, mostly located in the USA and Canada. You can access the VetPartners website at:

VetPartners (formerly the Association of Veterinary Practice Management Consultants and Advisers

Consultant and professional support services in the UK

Animus-4-Vets

Anval Ltd

Animedic Finance

Chris Berry - Website

Corrallation Business Solutions Lts - Paul Corrall

Dave Nicol - Website

Godfrey-Pearson Ltd

Ian Thompson

Innovet

Lease-UK Ltd

Lloyd and Whyte

Management in Practice - Susan and Chris Beesley

Vets in Business - Mark Moran

Practice Perfect - Sylvia Wilson

Professional Practice Services-David Hodgetts

Onswitch Ltd - Alison Lambert

Baxter & Co - Accountants

Bertram Kidson & Co - John Sower

Inspyr - Sarah Metcalfe

Moore-Scarrott Partnership

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Steve Derby Associates

Syscap

TWD Accountants

UMD Professional

Vetfocus

Ignacio Merida Isla - Spain

Sources of finance and support services in North America

Live Oak Bank

You specialize in taking care of animals, we specialize in making veterinary practice loans. With 20+ years experience in the animal health care industry, Live Oak Bank has earned a trusted reputation by working almost exclusively with veterinary practices. Because we understand the challenges unique to your profession, you'll find we're not only easy to work with, but extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and well-equipped to help you achieve your goals and make sure you stay pointed in the right direction with your veterinary financing.

Whether you are expanding, remodeling, refinancing or creating a start-up, with Live Oak Bank you will face the future with confidence knowing we're behind you every step of the way, from start to finish. With Live Oak Bank as your trusted lending partner you will spend less time worrying about your loan and more time doing what you do best -- caring for animals.

Consultant and support services in North America

Veterinary Business Advisors Inc

Quenette Veterinary Consulting

Summit Veterinary Advisors - Bob Froehlich and colleagues

Practice on Purpose - Brad Swift

Carin Smith

Cynthia Wutchiett CPA

Simmons Inc

Douglas Jack

Brakke Consulting - Jim Guenther, Karen Felsted and Roger Cummings

VMC Inc - Mark Opperman

Marsha Heinke CPA DVM

Owen McCafferty CPA

Tom Catanzaro DVM and colleagues

My Communication Solutions - Wendy Myers

IVS Online - Lauren O'Leary - Canada

Consultant and support services in Europe and elsewhere

Tom Haas Consultancy - Denmark

VetFocus - Denmark, UK and Norway

Vet Business - Malcolm Dennis - New Zealand

Pere Mercader - Spain

Ignacio Merida Isla - Spain

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