Pro-Sal Calculator
Model your production-based veterinary compensation. Compare base draw vs. production pay, explore negative accrual scenarios, and understand how patient volume and average client transaction affect your take-home pay.
Inputs
Results
Monthly Gross Revenue
$46,250
Eligible for Production
$41,625
Production Pay
$8,325
Base Draw
$7,500
Production Bonus
$825.00
Monthly Take-Home
$8,325
Annualized Take-Home
$99,900
Negative Accrual Explorer
Adjust per-month patient volume and ACT to simulate seasonal fluctuations. Shared inputs (salary, production rate, eligible %) carry over from the Monthly Calculator.
| Month | ACT ($) | Patients | Production Pay | Draw | Bonus / Shortfall | Carryover Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $7,992 | $7,500 | +$492.00 | -- | ||
| Feb | $8,291 | $7,500 | +$790.80 | -- | ||
| Mar | $8,721 | $7,500 | +$1,221.00 | -- | ||
| Apr | $8,640 | $7,500 | +$1,140.00 | -- | ||
| May | $9,126 | $7,500 | +$1,626.00 | -- | ||
| Jun | $9,445 | $7,500 | +$1,944.60 | -- | ||
| Jul | $4,752 | $7,500 | -$2,748.00 | -$2,748.00 | ||
| Aug | $8,550 | $7,500 | +$0.00 | -$1,698.00 | ||
| Sep | $8,951 | $7,500 | +$0.00 | -$247.50 | ||
| Oct | $9,360 | $7,500 | +$1,612.50 | -- | ||
| Nov | $9,225 | $7,500 | +$1,725.00 | -- | ||
| Dec | $9,072 | $7,500 | +$1,572.00 | -- |
Worst month: Jul with a $2,748.00 shortfall below the base draw.
First shortfall: Jul is the first month where production pay falls below the base draw.
Balance cleared: The negative carryover is fully offset by Oct.
Pro-Sal Glossary
Pro-Sal
A hybrid veterinary compensation model combining a guaranteed base salary (the "draw") with production-based pay. Associates earn whichever is greater: their base draw or their production percentage.
Base Draw
The guaranteed monthly salary component, calculated as Annual Base Salary divided by 12. This is the minimum amount an associate receives each month regardless of production.
Production Percentage
The percentage of eligible revenue credited to the associate as production pay. Common rates range from 18% to 25% depending on the practice and experience level.
Eligible Production Revenue
The portion of total revenue that counts toward production calculations. Some practices exclude certain services (e.g., dispensing fees, product sales) from production calculations, typically ranging from 75% to 100%.
Average Client Transaction (ACT)
The average dollar amount charged per client visit. ACT is a key driver of production revenue and varies by practice type, region, and services offered.
Patient Volume
The number of patients or client visits seen per month. Along with ACT, patient volume directly determines monthly gross revenue.
Production Bonus
The amount by which production pay exceeds the base draw in a given month. When production pay is less than the draw, the result is a shortfall (negative bonus).
Negative Accrual
When production pay falls below the base draw, the shortfall accumulates as a negative balance. In many contracts, this balance carries forward and must be offset by future production surpluses before bonuses are paid.