Posts by Author: Melani Seymour

Closing a Veterinary Practice Sale: What Happens at the Finish Line in 2026 Key takeaways Closing day is mostly procedural — the real work happens in the 3 to 4 months before it. Signatures get exchanged, the agreed funds get wired, and the deal is declared closed once the money lands. The settlement statement controls…

The Veterinary Practice Purchase Agreement in 2026: Reps, Warranties, and Indemnification Key takeaways The veterinary practice purchase agreement is where the real deal lives. It is the 50 to 80 page binding contract that follows the largely non-binding letter of intent, usually structured as an asset purchase, and nearly every word of it is enforceable.…

Quality of Earnings (QoE) in a Veterinary Practice Sale: A 2026 Seller’s Guide Key takeaways A Quality of Earnings analysis is the buyer’s deep financial audit — a third-party review that tests whether your reported earnings are accurate, sustainable, and repeatable, separate from the valuation. The QoE is where a deal gets re-priced or confirmed.…

Selling a Multi-Location Veterinary Practice in 2026: The Group-Sale Guide Key takeaways Selling a multi-location veterinary practice is a different deal than selling one clinic. Scale changes the multiple, the financials, the buyer pool, and the leverage you hold at the table. Size earns a higher multiple — the platform premium. Larger groups earn higher…

How to Sell a Veterinary Practice Confidentially in 2026 Key takeaways Confidentiality is not paranoia — it is value protection. A leak can trigger staff flight, client churn, and competitor poaching, and because your price is built on stable earnings, any of those can lower the number before you ever close. A confidential sale replaces…