The Veterinary Ledger Podcast

Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors
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Tune in each week as our hosts, Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham, discuss various topics all centered around the veterinary industry.

  1. Episode 50: A Recap of Stories, People and Valuable Nuggets

    May 29

    Episode 50: A Recap of Stories, People and Valuable Nuggets

    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 episode also explores startup momentum, expansion decisions, staff empowerment, and the operational changes practices may need to make in a tighter environment. Episodes referenced in this conversation: Episode 48: Know Your Liabilities: EPLI and Cyber Insurance for Vet Practices with Bill Butler Episode 31: Strategizing Health Benefits for Veterinary Practices with Melissa Walker Interested in joining the show or sharing your perspective with The Veterinary Ledger Podcast? Reach out via LinkedIn or https://granitepeakcpa.com/contact-us/

    18 min
  2. Episode 49: AAHA Chart of Accounts Update: What Every Practice Owner Needs to Know - With Justin Navarro

    May 22

    Episode 49: AAHA Chart of Accounts Update: What Every Practice Owner Needs to Know - With Justin Navarro

    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, reporting accuracy, and decision-making. The conversation covers new categories for evolving services and technologies, common bookkeeping classification challenges, and why aligning your QuickBooks setup with the industry-standard chart of accounts can provide better visibility into practice performance and growth opportunities.

    24 min
  3. Episode 48: Know Your Liabilities: EPLI and Cyber Insurance for Vet Practices - With Bill Butler

    May 15

    Episode 48: Know Your Liabilities: EPLI and Cyber Insurance for Vet Practices - With Bill Butler

    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 financial losses, even for well-run practices. The conversation breaks down what these policies actually cover, what real-world claims look like, recommended coverage limits, and why the cost is often far lower than practice owners expect. This episode offers practical insight for veterinary leaders looking to better protect their teams, operations, and long-term stability.

    32 min
  4. Episode 47: Who Really Owns Your Marketing Data—Your Practice or a Vendor? With Practice Xperts CEO Chris Tremblay

    Apr 10

    Episode 47: Who Really Owns Your Marketing Data—Your Practice or a Vendor? With Practice Xperts CEO Chris Tremblay

    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 guidance on spotting contract red flags, evaluating marketing partners, and understanding what true, transparent reporting should look like. The conversation also highlights how independent practices can compete more effectively by focusing on local opportunities, optimizing spend, and making smarter, data-driven marketing decisions.

    33 min
  5. BONUS EPISODE: The Veterinary Startup Practice Podcast - Ft. Jharid Pratt CEO of Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors

    Mar 27

    BONUS EPISODE: The Veterinary Startup Practice Podcast - Ft. Jharid Pratt CEO of Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors

    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 veterinary practice or to acquire an existing practice. They focus on strategy, planning, and what it takes to succeed as a practice owner. Rob and Jharid discuss the pros and cons of start-ups and acquisitions, budgeting and working capital, partnership considerations, understanding practice performance, and practical advice for aspiring veterinary practice owners. Listeners who want to reach out to Jharid can do so at granitepeakcpa.com and those who want to reach Rob can do so at Rob@RMontgomery-Law.com. LINK TO: THE VETERINARY START-UP PRACTICE PODCAST

    35 min
  6. Episode 46: 1099 Unleashed: Taxes, Deductions, and Business Basics for Relief Veterinarians

    Mar 20

    Episode 46: 1099 Unleashed: Taxes, Deductions, and Business Basics for Relief Veterinarians

    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.

    21 min
  7. Episode 45: Rural Practice and Canine Reproductive Medicine - with Karen Garza

    Mar 13

    Episode 45: Rural Practice and Canine Reproductive Medicine - with Karen Garza

    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.

    24 min
  8. Episode 44: Buying Groups, GPOs & Real Savings for Veterinary Practices - With Drew Bartholomew from Vetcelerator

    Feb 27

    Episode 44: Buying Groups, GPOs & Real Savings for Veterinary Practices - With Drew Bartholomew from Vetcelerator

    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.

    29 min
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Tune in each week as our hosts, Jharid Pratt and Meghan Bingham, discuss various topics all centered around the veterinary industry.

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  • Creator
    Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors
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    The Veterinary Ledger Podcast