Veterinary clinics in the Permian Basin, including Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, Monahans, and Pecos, typically spend $125–$175 per endpoint per month for Managed IT services. Most clinics with 10–25 employees average 20–30 endpoints, placing monthly IT costs between $3,000 and $4,500, depending on imaging, security, and backup needs.

Many clinics are surprised to learn that pricing is often influenced by whether they implement device-only protection or layered security that protects users as well — something we explain in detail in our guide to user-based vs device-based security for veterinary clinics.

Clinics in West Texas often rely on older buildings, local servers, and imaging equipment, which makes predictable, endpoint-based pricing critical as practices grow.

Key factors that affect cost include:

• Number of workstations, imaging PCs, and servers
• AVImark or Cornerstone usage
• IDEXX lab integrations
• X-ray and dental imaging systems
• Email security and backup requirements

West Texas IT Consulting supports veterinary clinics with a pricing model designed to scale without surprises.

If you’re evaluating pricing because you’re considering a change, here’s what to expect during onboarding when switching veterinary IT providers.

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What Counts as an “Endpoint” in a Veterinary Clinic?

An endpoint is any device that connects to your network and requires monitoring or protection, including:

• Front desk computers
• Exam room workstations
• Treatment room PCs
• Servers
• Imaging and X-ray computers

In a typical 10–25 employee clinic, this usually equals 20–30 endpoints due to multiple exam rooms and shared workstations.

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The $40 Per Endpoint Fee: Core IT Support

Every endpoint includes:

• Datto RMM for 24/7 monitoring and patching
• Help Desk support (Level I–III technicians)
• IT Glue for secure documentation and password management

This flat fee ensures predictable growth. Adding a new computer typically increases costs by about $40, not hundreds. It also provides access to onsite support from our Levels I – III technicians.

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Essentials vs Complete: Device Protection vs User Protection

Essentials Package (Device-Focused):

• Antivirus
• Unified Backup
• Datto SaaS Protection
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

Complete Package (User-Focused – Recommended)

• Everything in Essentials
• Inky (email spam & phishing protection)
• BullPhish ID (security awareness training)
• Dark Web ID monitoring
• SaaS Alerts
• Microsoft 365 management & maintenance

Most cybersecurity incidents in vet clinics start with email, which is why most clinics choose the Complete package.

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A-La-Carte Services & Risk Acknowledgement

Available add-ons include:

• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
• Third-party penetration testing (Vonahi)
• Compliance Manager

These services must be explicitly declined if not selected, ensuring clinic owners fully understand the risks.

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Real-World Cost Example

• 18 employees
• 22 endpoints
• Complete package
• Average cost: ~$150 per endpoint
• Monthly range: $3,300–$3,700

Adding one workstation increases costs by roughly $40, not a full pricing tier.

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Why Veterinary Clinics Trust West Texas IT Consulting

• Actively support 5 veterinary clinics
• AVImark-proficient technicians
• Monthly service audits for every client
• Dedicated TAM with regular onsite visits
• Local support across the Permian Basin

Understanding cost is only part of the equation — here’s how to measure IT ROI for veterinary clinics.