Veterinary businesses face unique challenges in managing their operations. From multi-site practices to inventory tracking, financial management, and compliance, the need for streamlined, scalable solutions has never been greater. This is where Oracle NetSuite, a leading cloud-based ERP system, steps in to transform the way veterinary clinics operate.
Let’s explore how ERP works, why NetSuite is the solution of choice, and why it’s the perfect fit for veterinary businesses—highlighting real-world success stories, including Vetora Bay of Plenty, and the seamless integration with EzyVet.
What Is ERP?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are comprehensive tools that unify core business processes such as finance, inventory management, procurement, and customer relationship management into one centralised platform. Unlike standalone software solutions, ERP creates a single source of truth across an organisation, providing real-time visibility and insights for better decision-making.
For veterinary businesses, an ERP system like NetSuite can help tackle industry-specific challenges such as managing inventory for medications and medical supplies, tracking multiple revenue streams, and maintaining compliance with veterinary regulations.
Why NetSuite?
NetSuite is a cloud-based ERP solution designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes and industries. With its flexible, scalable, and customisable platform, NetSuite enables organisations to manage their entire operation from one centralised system. Here are some key reasons why businesses choose NetSuite:
- Real-Time Visibility: Get access to live financial and operational data, providing the insights needed to make informed decisions quickly.
- Scalability: NetSuite grows with your business, making it ideal for companies with ambitious expansion plans.
- Customisability: Tailor the system to meet your specific business requirements with robust configuration options.
- Integration-Friendly: Seamlessly integrates with other tools and systems, such as EzyVet and other veterinary specific solutions for veterinary clinics.
- Automation: Streamlines processes like accounting, inventory management, and reporting to save time and reduce errors.
Why NetSuite for Veterinary Businesses?
Veterinary businesses face unique challenges that require tailored solutions. Managing multi-site practices, maintaining accurate stock levels, ensuring compliance, and providing top-notch customer care are just some of the day-to-day priorities. NetSuite, especially when integrated with veterinary-specific tools, provides an ideal solution to streamline operations.
1. Simplified Multi-Site Operations
Veterinary businesses often operate across multiple locations, which adds complexity to their processes. NetSuite simplifies multi-site management by providing a centralised view of operations.
Take it from Mickey van der Merwe, General Manager of Corporate Services at Vetora, a multi-site veterinary clinic group in New Zealand:
“NetSuite’s flexibility allows us to constantly tweak the system to align with our evolving business practices. The implementation was amazing, and we were up and running in just two months. It’s been a game-changer for us.”
2. Efficient Inventory Management
Keeping track of medications, equipment, and other supplies is critical in veterinary operations. With NetSuite, businesses can manage inventory levels in real-time, ensuring they always have the right stock available.
Van der Merwe shared how NetSuite helped Vetora achieve remarkable results:
“To give you an idea, a previous stocktake resulted in a write-off of $60,000. The most recent one had a minuscule variance of a few hundred dollars.”
3. Integration with EzyVet
NetSuite’s ability to integrate with EzyVet, a leading practice management software for veterinarians, is a major advantage. This integration allows veterinary businesses to combine the operational and clinical data from EzyVet with the financial and inventory data in NetSuite, creating a seamless workflow across the organisation.
The result? Enhanced efficiency, better reporting, and a streamlined user experience for both front-line staff and back-office teams.
4. Enhanced User Experience
Veterinary businesses want user-friendly tools that empower their teams to self-serve, whether it’s generating reports or managing workflows. NetSuite’s intuitive interface, combined with its powerful customisation options, ensures that users can access the information they need without always relying on external consultants.
Van der Merwe highlights this capability:
“NetSuite has eliminated tedious manual processing. Nobody wants to study accounting only to spend their days on reconciliations. Now, we can pinpoint and address gaps with line-by-line visibility and introduce controls where necessary.”
5. Real-Time Reporting and Insights
In a busy veterinary business, having up-to-the-minute insights is critical. With NetSuite, crucial reports and performance metrics are available with just a few clicks, giving business leaders the information they need to make confident decisions.
Why Choose NetSuite with Project Salsa?
At Project Salsa, we specialise in tailoring ERP solutions to meet the unique needs of veterinary businesses. With over 20 years of ERP experience, including deep expertise in NetSuite, we understand what it takes to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.
We’re proud of our work with Vetora Bay of Plenty and other veterinary businesses, helping them achieve measurable results with NetSuite. Whether you’re managing a single practice or a multi-site operation, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
