California veterinary practices surge

According to the latest data from Gatto McFerson CPAs, the California veterinary industry is seeing big revenue growth. Small animal general practices as well as specialty, emergency, and referral practices saw surging growth in May 2012, as compared to the same time in 2011.

Here's more:

• Small animal general practices in southern California saw revenue increase from 4 percent to 5 percent.

• Small animal general practices in northern California saw their revenue surge from 6 percent to 8 percent.

• Specialty, emergency and referral practices saw their revenue jump substantially, from 10 percent to 13 percent for the month.

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