This article was originally printed in the July/August 2025 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine.

Veterinary practices today are stretched thin, balancing rising supply costs, staffing challenges, and growing client demands. Yet, many practices are unknowingly overspending on essential, non-clinical services like telecom, merchant processing, waste, compressed gases, facility supplies, and more.

That’s where Schooley Mitchell comes in. As North America’s largest independent cost reduction consulting firm, Schooley Mitchell specializes in helping veterinary practices optimize their non-veterinary expenses—typically uncovering 28% in savings without disrupting operations or switching providers. In fact, four out of five times, Schooley Mitchell finds savings with a client’s current vendors.

Here’s what sets Schooley Mitchell apart:

• 100% Independent and Unbiased: They don’t accept commissions or incentives from vendors. Their only priority is your best interest.
• Risk-Free and Results-Driven: If they don’t find savings, you don’t pay. No fees. No obligations.
• Minimal Time Commitment: Most practices invest less than two hours in the entire process.

The outcome? Either they put money back into your practice or confirm you’re already getting the best deal—either way, you win.

Every dollar counts. Let’s make sure more of yours stays where it belongs—supporting your team, your patients, and your mission.

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