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      Perfect timing I was just looking to recalculate this for us! ------------------------------ Devon Cunningham, LVT Practice Manager Harmony Hill Animal Hospital ------------------------------

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      As a typical neurodivergent member of the veterinary medical community, I have tried many, many, MANY methods of organization. I am not 100% by any means, but this is my chaotic approach that has been working for my brain for the last year and a half. ...

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      RE: Cost Per Minute

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      This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous It does not have to be that complicated. Keep it simple. Just use your P&L for the year, take your total expenses + COGS and divided by the total minutes your practice is open. Say it equals ...

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      RE: Cost Per Minute

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      Debbie nailed it. All expenses (and believe me, corporate America counts a target profit as part of those expenses) EXCEPT COGS, divided by number of minutes open. I choose to separate out doctor and tech labor costs also, as that factors back into my ...

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      That's a great idea. I'll reach out to some local shelters in our area. Thank you! ------------------------------ Stephanie Sgroi Practice Manager Willow Animal Hospital Warrenton VA 7037548000 ssgroi@willowvethospital.com ------------------------- ...

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      RE: Cost Per Minute

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      Have you already figured out your break even $ for year, month, week, or day? Dividing any of them by the minutes you're open for that time period would be the simplest way...but not accurate because I feel (as an example) surgery minutes would be more ...

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