Peach & Pooch supports independent veterinary practice owners who want clarity, strength, and real options—whether that means staying independent, preparing for growth, or understanding what a future transition could look like. Our services are structured, practical, and designed to create measurable value without disrupting day-to-day care.
This foundational engagement helps you understand how your practice is truly performing—operationally and financially—and where the biggest opportunities (and constraints) actually are.
● Financial performance and margin drivers
● Staffing model, scheduling, and capacity utilization
● Workflow efficiency and operational friction points
● Pricing, ATC, and service mix
● Client base health and growth patterns
● Key value drivers and risk areas
● A clear, written assessment of your practice
● Plain-language explanation of what’s working and what’s limiting growth
● High-impact opportunities prioritized by effort vs. return
● Initial EBITDA and value driver perspective
● A realistic picture of what independence or a transaction path could look like
Owners who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or curious about “what’s next” but don’t want pressure.
This engagement is designed for owners who want to understand their options—not just their numbers. We build clear, side-by-side scenarios to show how different decisions could impact income, workload, risk, and long-term value.
● Independent growth modeling
● EBITDA improvement scenarios
● Staffing and capacity modeling
● “Do nothing” vs. “optimize” comparisons
● Market context for potential offers (without brokering)
● Easy-to-understand financial and operational scenarios
● Tradeoffs explained in real terms—not spreadsheets alone
● A decision framework aligned to your personal and professional goals
● A recommended timeline (if any) for next steps
Owners PE-curious, planning a partner transition, or weighing growth vs. exit in the next 1–5 years.
This is our core advisory service—hands-on operational support focused on creating sustainable growth and reducing strain on owners and teams.
Engagements are structured, time-bound, and focused on execution.
● Workflow redesign and efficiency
● Scheduling and doctor utilization
● Staffing structure and development
● Pricing strategy and ATC growth
● Adding or optimizing programs (urgent care, diagnostics, wellness, subscriptions)
● Client growth and retention strategies
● KPI dashboards and accountability rhythms
● 3–6 month engagements
● Monthly cadence with clear priorities
● Practical tools, templates, and action plans
● Owner-first decision support
Owners ready to strengthen operations, improve margins, and grow without losing control of their culture.
If a sale or partnership is on the horizon—now or later—we help you prepare thoughtfully and responsibly. We focus on operational readiness and narrative clarity, not deal pressure.
● Operational and financial cleanup
● EBITDA quality and sustainability review
● Identification of value levers buyers care about
● Risk mitigation planning
● Support comparing and understanding offers
Peach & Pooch does not broker deals or take transaction commissions. Our role is to support you.
Owners who want to be prepared, confident, and informed—whether or not they ultimately transact.
For practices experiencing sudden strain, leadership transitions, or operational disruption.
● Staffing shortages
● Associate or owner transitions
● Rapid growth stress
● Temporary leadership gaps
● Short-term advisory or hourly support
● Focused problem-solving
● Fast stabilization and clear next steps
Owners who need experienced operational support—now.
Our pricing is designed to be accessible to independent practices while respecting the real value of experienced operational guidance. Call to find out more, we work with YOU!
| Service | Price | What’s Included | Value to the Practice | On-Site / Overnight Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Check-In & Practice Review | $500–$750 / month | Initial business, financial, and client review; 1 structured 60-min monthly call; financial performance & trend review; client mix and utilization discussion; staffing/workflow guidance; written recap with priorities | Ongoing access to experienced operations leadership; clearer decision-making; early issue prevention; steady improvement without large consulting spend | Remote only |
| Ops Support Lite | $1,000–$1,500 / month | Everything in Advisory Check-In plus: 2 monthly working sessions; deeper KPI review; light workflow or staffing optimization; short monthly action plan | Faster progress on operational issues; improved efficiency and margins; reduced owner overwhelm | Remote; on-site optional add-on |
| Practice Diagnostic & Value Assessment | $4,500–$7,500 (one-time) | Comprehensive financial & operational assessment; staffing, workflow, and capacity review; pricing & service mix analysis; value and EBITDA drivers; prioritized opportunity roadmap | Clear understanding of business performance and value; focused improvement plan; foundation for growth or transition | Remote; on-site optional |
| Strategic Modeling & Optionality Planning | $3,000–$6,000 (one-time) | Scenario modeling (stay independent, grow, or transition); staffing & capacity modeling; EBITDA improvement scenarios; timeline and decision framework | Confidence in future decisions; clear tradeoffs explained in plain language; reduced uncertainty | Remote |
| 2-Day On-Site Diagnostic & Advisory Visit | $6,500–$8,500 | Pre-visit data review; 2 full on-site days; workflow observation; staffing & scheduling review; leadership working sessions; on-site debrief; written action plan; follow-up call | Rapid clarity; hands-on insight; immediate operational wins; alignment across leadership | Includes 1 overnight stay; travel billed separately or capped |
| 3-Day Expanded On-Site Engagement | $9,500–$12,500 | Everything in 2-day visit plus deeper workflow redesign; capacity modeling; pricing/program working sessions; 90-day execution roadmap | Accelerated value creation; deeper operational change; strong foundation for growth or transition | Includes 2 overnight stays; travel billed separately or capped |
| Additional On-Site Day (Retainer Clients) | $2,000–$2,500 / day | Focused, pre-defined objectives; hands-on support; leadership working sessions | Affordable in-person support once relationship is established | Overnight travel billed as needed |
| Targeted Project Support | $1,500–$3,500 / project | Defined scope (pricing review, staffing model, scheduling reset, program feasibility, relocation planning) | Clear deliverable without ongoing commitment; fast problem resolution | Remote or on-site optional |
| Acute / Transitional Support | $250–$350 / hour | Short-term advisory for staffing shortages, leadership transitions, or urgent operational issues | Immediate expert guidance during high-stress periods | Remote or on-site as needed |
When additional expertise is needed, Peach & Pooch can coordinate trusted veterinary hiring and medical operations specialists. All specialist support is scoped, transparent, and overseen by Peach & Pooch to ensure alignment with your goals.
(Available as stand-alone projects or in addition to advisory support)
| Service | Price | What’s Included | Value to the Practice | Notes / Guardrails |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiring Strategy & Role Definition | $750 – $1,250 | Role clarity session; capacity and schedule alignment; compensation range guidance; success profile | Prevents mis-hires; ensures role supports growth and retention | Advisory only; no sourcing guarantees |
| Job Ad Writing & Employer Brand Support | $500 – $1,000 | Compelling job ad; culture and schedule messaging; posting recommendations; revisions | Attracts better-fit candidates; improves response quality | Ad spend paid by practice |
| Ad Placement & Management | $300 – $750 | Posting coordination across selected channels; posting schedule management; light monitoring | Saves owner time; ensures visibility | No markup on ad costs |
| Hiring Process & Interview Support | $750 – $1,500 | Screening criteria; interview scorecards; interview coaching; offer guidance | Faster, more confident hiring decisions | Client retains hiring authority |
| Hiring Support Package (Most Common) | $1,500 – $3,000 per role | Role definition, ad creation, ad placement coordination, interview & offer guidance | Predictable, affordable hiring support without recruiter fees | No contingency or placement guarantees |
| Service | Price | What’s Included | Value to the Practice | Notes / Guardrails |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Workflow Review | $1,500 – $3,500 | Review of doctor flow, appointment types, bottlenecks; efficiency recommendations | Improves throughput and care delivery | Remote or on-site optional |
| Service | Price | What’s Included | Value to the Practice | Notes / Guardrails |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Scheduling & Capacity Optimization | $1,500 – $4,000 | Schedule analysis; capacity modeling; burnout risk mitigation; optimized templates | Creates capacity without adding doctors | Specialist-supported |
| Program Development (Urgent Care, Diagnostics, Wellness) | $2,000 – $5,000 | Feasibility analysis; staffing and pricing guidance; implementation roadmap | New revenue streams with clarity | No equipment sales or commissions |
| Medical Ops Specialist Project | $2,000 – $6,000 | Defined scope with vetted medical operations expert; Peach & Pooch oversight | Deep expertise without long-term commitment | Time-bound engagement |
| Hourly Medical Ops Support | $175 – $300 / hour | Targeted advisory from medical operations specialist | Fast help for specific challenges | Subject to availability |