Scott Oppat

About Scott Oppat

Experienced executive and consultant in the commercial finance industry for the past 44…

Experience

1. President

   Veterinary Financial Services, Llc

   Sep 2001 — Present

   Over the years, Veterinary Financial Services (VFS) has grown to become a comprehensive source to the veterinary and pet related professions. Directly or through our strategic partner relationships, VFS provides:Financing: VFS provides a full range of custom loan products • Existing practice acquisition financing• Start-up practice financing• Facility Financing • Building/Real estate• Tenant Improvements• Remodel/Expansion• Practice buy-ins/buy outs• Equity cash-out• Equipment purchasePractice Facility: VFS can simplify the process of opening a new facility or expanding or remodeling an existing facility • Design/build services (construction)• Site selection• Cost segregation services (depreciation optimization)Practice Operations: VFS can help your practice run like a business• Consulting Services: Operations-workflow evaluation/improvement action plans • Inventory and equipment cost optimization (wholesale buying group)• Practice operating software• Human Resources (HR) – On-call HR team• Accounting services• Legal servicesDoctor Recruiting: VFS can find the right doctor for your practice• Candidate identification• Candidate recruiting• Candidate selectionStart-up Practice Concepts: VFS represents a variety of practice options and pet retail concepts• Franchise pet hospital and retail combination• Franchise pet supply (retail only) store• Partnership model (own up to 49% of a new practice)• Chief of Staff (no initial ownership)Pet Healthcare Financing Programs: Lower provider fees, more approvals and fewer economic euthanasia.Retirement Planning: VFS has access to retirement planning professionals who have experience working with veterinary doctors to plan for a successful retirement and transition of their practice to the next generation of practitioners. • Private equity purchasing group• Financial consultants• Experienced veterinary focused attorneys

Skills

• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Financial Services
• Sales
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Loans
• Budgeting
• Credit
• Marketing
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Development
• Retail
• Small Business
• Budgets
• Finance
• Leadership
• Banking
• Strategy
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Real Estate
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Forecasting
• Entrepreneurship
• Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Franchising
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Team Building