Posts by Author: Melani Seymour
What Should a Veterinary Practice’s Profit Margin Be in 2026?
Key takeaways No universal percentage is defensible: the useful target depends on which profit measure you use and what the practice must fund. The numerator changes the answer: operating profit, normalized EBITDA, and net profit do not measure the same thing. Owner labor still has a cost: treating a working owner’s clinical or management work…
Read MoreVeterinary Practice Valuation: The Complete 2026 Guide
If you are considering an exit in 2026, understanding your true veterinary practice valuation is the single most critical step before engaging with buyers. While revenue gives you a baseline, institutional acquirers base their offers on normalized EBITDA and competitive market multiples. In this guide, we break down exactly how to calculate your clinic’s worth…
Read MoreReady to Retire but No One to Take Over Your Dental Practice
For about fifteen years, a lot of owners ran the same plan. Hire a young associate. Bring them along. Sell them the practice when the time comes, probably on friendly terms, probably with some seller financing. Everyone wins. The patients keep their dentist, the team keeps their jobs, and the owner walks away knowing the…
Read MoreSelling a Multi-Doctor Veterinary Practice in 2026
Key takeaways Scale and transferability are different. A full doctor schedule looks impressive, but buyers pay for earnings and client relationships that can continue when the owner steps back. Doctor-level production carries more weight than headcount. Buyers map revenue, appointment demand, client concentration, and available capacity by clinician before deciding how durable the practice really…
Read MoreHow to Find Top Dental Practice Brokers
How to Find Top Dental Practice Brokers: A 2026 Owner’s Guide Choosing among top Dental Practice Brokers requires evaluating candidates based on verified closing track records, specialized healthcare M&A expertise, and access to national buyer pools rather than general business brokerage experience. Because dental practice transitions involve complex asset allocations, patient retention metrics, and lease…
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