Money and Minutes — Finding the Balance Between Profit and People
When Success Feels Too Fast
Revenue per hour is up—from $110 to $113—but so is turnover. The 2025 Veterinary Payroll Report asks an important question: At what cost are we achieving these numbers?
Efficiency is good. Burnout is not. As practices push for productivity, many teams are quietly struggling to keep up.
The Hidden Impact of Overload
That 37 percent turnover rate across the industry isn’t just a data point—it represents real people who’ve reached their limit. Behind every exit interview is a story of long days, emotional fatigue, or limited support.
Veterinary medicine thrives on compassion, but compassion requires energy. Practices must ensure their pursuit of productivity doesn’t come at the expense of their people.
Rethinking How We Measure Success
The most resilient hospitals are those that redefine success around sustainability. They’re adjusting wages more frequently to stay competitive, offering structured training programs, and investing in culture as a strategic priority.
By focusing on development and retention, these practices are cutting turnover nearly in half while maintaining strong revenue performance.
Using Data to Build a Better Future
With tools like iVET360’s Analytics and PULSE dashboards, practice leaders can move beyond surface metrics and truly understand how payroll, revenue, and staffing intersect. These insights help teams make smarter decisions about compensation, hiring, and investment in new technology.
The goal isn’t to work faster—it’s to work smarter and healthier.
The Takeaway
A healthy team drives a healthy practice. As you plan for 2025 and beyond, balance your pursuit of efficiency with empathy, sustainability, and support.
