Vet clinics and animal hospitals have high-income owners, expensive equipment, and entity structuring opportunities that most CPAs miss.
These are the opportunities we find in nearly every veterinary practices engagement — money left on the table by traditional CPAs.
High owner income with no shelter beyond basic 401(k) — paying effective rates above 40%
Depreciating digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgical, and dental equipment over long schedules
Operating the practice, real estate, and boarding/grooming under one entity
Missing cost segregation on clinic build-outs — specialized plumbing, ventilation, and surgical suite infrastructure
Not leveraging defined benefit plans that allow $200K–$300K+ in annual tax-deductible contributions
These are the strategies we evaluate and deploy for every veterinary practices client — tailored to your specific numbers.
Defined benefit plans — contribute $200K–$300K+ per year, tax-deductible, far beyond 401(k) limits
Section 179 on digital radiography, ultrasound, surgical lasers, dental units, and monitoring equipment
Entity restructuring: separate practice (S-Corp), real estate (LLC), and ancillary services (boarding, grooming)
Cost segregation on owned clinic buildings — surgical suite infrastructure, kenneling, and specialized HVAC
Cash balance plans layered with 401(k) for combined annual contributions exceeding $350K
How we turned a $217K tax bill into over $1M in cumulative savings.
Depending on your age and income, contributions can range from $150,000 to over $300,000 per year — all tax-deductible. Combined with a 401(k), you can shelter $350,000+ annually. This is the single most powerful tax tool for high-income veterinary practice owners.
Yes. Section 179 allows you to deduct the full cost of digital X-ray systems, ultrasound machines, surgical lasers, and dental equipment in the year of purchase. A $200K equipment investment generates a $200K deduction in year one.
If boarding or grooming generates significant revenue, separating it into its own entity provides liability isolation (animal injury claims don't reach clinical assets) and allows independent financial management and tax planning.
Yes. Veterinary facilities have specialized components — surgical suite infrastructure, kenneling systems, isolation ward ventilation, specialized plumbing for treatment areas, and heavy-duty flooring. These can be reclassified from 39-year to 5/7/15-year property.
We analyze your current situation, identify every opportunity, and show you exactly what you're leaving on the table. If we can save you money, we'll present a clear proposal with a fixed fee.
Book a free review and we'll identify the veterinary practices-specific opportunities hiding in your numbers.
Tell us about your business and we'll identify every savings opportunity available to you.