Financial Clarity.
VET-ted Tax Strategies.

Stronger Independent Veterinary Practices. Dam good!

From personal to practice; we reduce taxes, organize finances, and help independent vets make smarter moves with confidence. Backed by licensed CPAs who know veterinary practices inside and out.

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Who We Are

We’re financial scouts for veterinary practices and their owners, combining CPA expertise with veterinary-specific insight.  While others skim the surface, we track the signs others miss - discovering overlooked tax breaks, mapping out profit opportunities, and guiding you toward smarter financial decisions.

What we do

Services

Independent veterinary practices aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our services flex with your stage - whether you need tax and advisory, help setting up a solid accounting foundation, or full-service monthly support.

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Tax Savings, Not Just Tax Filing

Just as you look beyond symptoms to treat the whole patient, we go beyond returns. From timing income and expenses to choosing the right entity and capturing valuable credits, we create permanent tax savings that others miss.

Financial Analysis That Pays Back

Your financials tell the real story of your practice. We analyze key veterinary benchmarks - cost of goods sold (pharmacy, labs, imaging, OTC/Flea/HW), labor ratios, and revenue per DVM - to reveal where your margins can be strengthened and your cash flow improved.

Advisory That’s Actually Useful

Tough calls come with running a clinic: should you raise fees? Hire another doctor? Buy a building? Start planning your exit? We break down the numbers, compare the options, and guide you toward choices that protect your future and keep your practice strong.

Books That Evolve With Your Practice

From daily transactions to detailed financials, we handle the books so you can handle the practice. Built on the AAHA Chart of Accounts, your reporting grows with you - adding deeper breakdowns of cost of goods sold, labor by role, and production so you gain clarity at every stage.

Results

Here’s what happens when veterinarians join the PracticeDen:

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Stress down

confidence up. More time for patients.

Smart tax strategies

that keep more cash for medical equipment, staff pay, and your own take-home (our services pay for themselves, and then some).

Clear monthly reports

built on the AAHA chart of accounts, not vague “gut feelings."

Growth plans

that actually fill exam rooms, expand services, and support new hires without putting culture at risk.

Smooth ownership transitions

starting, buying, selling, or exiting—with confidence, not chaos.

If your accounting and tax professionals aren’t saving you money, they’re costing you money.

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Why they choose us

Testimonials

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"We hired the PracticeDen prior to completion of our practice sale. It was great to be able to start out on the right foot and ask questions prior to day 1. He was able to handle both our personal and business taxes and answered endless questions we had as first-time practice owners. Going into this without ownership experience has been scary, but we always know who to ask questions to... Accounting is one of our bigger expenses, but we know we are doing things correctly and it takes a big mountain of worry off our shoulders knowing it is prioritized. Worth every penny!"

— Mrs. Frances & Dr. Scott Hoffman, Owners, Gig Harbor Veterinary Hospital

89%

of customers recommended PracticeDen

"My business partner and I hired R.D. Barnett in 2014 following the retirement of our accountant at the time. Dean was not only knowledgeable about the needs of our business, but also the best communicator. We received timely and accurate reports including valuable information on key performance indicators. My partner and I were so impressed with Dean that when the time came to sell our practice, we hired him to mediate offers from prospective buyers. Now that I am retired, Dean and his team continue to take care of my personal tax needs even though I live in a different state."

— Dr. Susan R. Zakos, DVM, formerly Diamond Veterinary Hospital

89%

of customers recommended PracticeDen

"We needed a new bookkeeper and accountant and R.D. Barnett provided both services which made things flow. It has made our lives much easier. I like that we can contact our bookkeeper anytime during regular working hours and get a reply quite promptly. I am glad we found R.D. Barnett since they are familiar with the veterinary field and they are professional and competent, which alleviates my concerns and allows me to spend more time with my patients."

— Dr. Swaran Dhaliwal, Orcas Veterinary Services

89%

of customers recommended PracticeDen

FAQs

Nope — we start with you. Your goals come first, then your practice, your real estate, and your family’s finances.

Not even close. We handle compliance, taxes, and strategy so you can run your practice smarter.

Absolutely. From choosing the right entity to running your first payroll, we’ll walk you through every step.

The sooner we’re involved, the smoother (and more profitable) your exit will be.

Nope. We find savings for solo vets, startups, and multi-location practices alike.

Often — smart tax planning and cash flow insights usually cover (and then exceed) our fees.

It’s our community and resource hub — a safe space where independent vet owners get tools, benchmarks, and peer support.

We live and breathe veterinary practices. From the AAHA chart of accounts to practice benchmarks, we speak your language.

Book an intro call. We’ll uncover your hidden savings and outline your next best moves.

Still have a question?

Can’t find the answer to your question? Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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