Posts by Author: Melani Seymour

Talk to any practice owner, and you’ll hear the same thing: the future of veterinary medicine won’t be defined by medical capability; it will be defined by access. The practices growing the fastest aren’t necessarily the ones with the most equipment or the largest footprint.  They’re the ones that understand how today’s pet owners behave,…

According to a recent industry projection by Grand View Research, the North American veterinary services market is expected to surpass $280 billion by 2033, driven by shifts in pet owner behavior, specialization, and changing consolidation patterns. The veterinary market outlook for 2026 is defined more by where capital is flowing and why. The pace of…

You’ve spent the last 15 years turning your veterinary clinic into a successful operation. So, you have a full appointment calendar, loyal pet families, associate vets in place, and revenue that comfortably crosses $3M. It definitely looks like a win on paper.  But when it’s finally time to explore a sale, you expect interest, maybe…

Key takeaways Start with the ownership route. An associate purchase, a veterinarian-owned group, and a larger acquisition group raise different questions. Confirm who would acquire your practice and compare the actual proposal with your plans. “Partnership” needs a written definition. The word can describe a full sale, retained ownership in your hospital, shares in a…

The veterinary roll-up race has slowed, but the chessboard it left behind is more strategic than ever. VetStrategy acquisition multiples are still the yardstick every broker cites, yet the logic behind them has shifted.   Offers that once seemed uniform now vary widely in structure, timing, and expectations. One buyer might headline an impressive multiple, another…