Posts by Author: Melani Seymour

Pet owners today are more willing to spend top dollar on their pets, getting into debt for it, termed as “pet debt,” for their furry (and non-furry) friends. Naturally, as this market grew, investors started to take an interest in it. These investors emerge in the form of local competition, private equities, and other independent…

Veterinary Practice EBITDA Multiples in 2026: A Vet’s Guide to What Practices Sell For Key takeaways Vet practices in 2026 sell for 5 to 13 times normalized EBITDA (the practice’s pure operating profit, before taxes and accounting choices), depending on practice profile and sale process. Direct offers from a single private equity buyer typically clear…

Key takeaways Start with the life you want after the sale. A buyer’s closing date, your last day in the practice, and the date you can comfortably retire may be different. Put each on the calendar before choosing a transaction. A practice is easier to explain when its performance is repeatable. Reliable accounts, a stable…

The process of determining the value of a veterinary practice is as complex and involved as running the practice itself. The final price is based upon factors affecting vet practice value that go far beyond the obvious revenue and profit numbers. A true valuation is determined by several factors, which we will discuss in this…

A good veterinarian does not jump to conclusions. They gather data, observe patterns, ask the right questions, perform the appropriate tests, and then make what we can safely refer to as objective determinations or data-based assumptions, one or the other. Figuring out the value of a veterinary practice works in much the same way. If…