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We provide the veterinary supplies a clinic needs to support top-notch care in companion animal health.
We offer a comprehensive selection of veterinary products, supplies and services for the equine veterinary practice.
We are the nationwide source for livestock veterinary products solely focused on the needs of the practicing veterinarian.
Covetrus has a team of dedicated members who specialize in meeting the unique needs of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Teaching Institutions.
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Covetrus assists hundreds of veterinary practices each year on new construction, remodels and expansions. We offer a variety of services including:
Published by the American Animal Hospital Association with a generous education grant from Midmark.
Like most businesses, acquiring equipment for a veterinary practice is expensive. While these costs are unavoidable, trying to save money may lead to a choice of leasing versus buying. Although leasing may not be the best option for everyone, in some situations it could be the perfect solution for the future of a practice.
Veterinary practices need medical equipment that is technologically advanced and efficient to accurately and quickly diagnose and determine medical treatments for patients. Whether the financial decision is made to invest in new technology or to replace outdated equipment, the reasons point to practice benefit. Unfortunately, purchasing this equipment often requires a substantial capital investment, a decision that is often financially challenging to make.
The U.S Small Business Administration provided the following basic information to help with a decision of whether to lease or purchase future equipment needed for the practice. PRO:
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The SBA recommends that the IRS Guidelines be reviewed carefully in order to obtain guidelines that identify tax advantages and disadvantages of leasing equipment. This information can be found here. The advancement of technology changes the way that veterinarians do business. As it continues to merge with science and veterinary medicine, practices need to be aware of alternative financial strategies that will enable these products to be placed within a practice for improving animal health care. Looking for other strategies to better your practice? Contact your Covetrus representative today at 855.724.3461.
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