Pharmacy and consumable pricing, distributor lead times, and the cost math that keeps a visit profitable after supplies are dispensed.
Fewer major veterinary distributors means independent practices are negotiating from a weaker position than they were a few years ago — unless they change how they buy.
Drug and supply line items have moved enough that the cost math behind a routine visit looks different than it did two years ago.
Working-capital lines and equipment financing smooth the gaps, including seasonal demand swings. Compare rates from vetted partners and see who fits your practice.