Why are so many veterinary practices seeing a decline in profits? What can practice owners do to improve efficiency, retain staff, and boost financial health? In this episode, Dr. Peter Weinstein and Melisa Edwards, president of Evolve Practice Transitions, tackle these critical questions and share actionable strategies to help veterinary professionals navigate today’s challenging economic landscape.

This episode dives deep into the most common mistakes veterinary practice owners make, from underpricing services to neglecting team dynamics, and explains how small, strategic changes can unlock greater profitability and efficiency. Dr. Parker walks through his innovative approach to analyzing practice health—comparing it to a patient exam—and teaches you how to apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to diagnose problems, track progress, and refine operations.

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, Dr. Peter Weinstein is joined by Dr. Christie D'Andrea, Dr. Rebecca Swimmer, Together, they share how they transformed their veterinary careers into successful businesses. From their paths through Tufts University to navigating the challenges of practice ownership, they dive deep into what it takes to balance entrepreneurship with family life, build strong workplace cultures, and thrive in the competitive veterinary industry.