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How Earn-Outs Work in a Rarebreed Veterinary Partners Sale

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 14, 2025 /

The idea of a high-multiple exit sounds great, until you realize half of it rides on hitting performance benchmarks you can’t fully control. For many clinic owners exploring a Rarebreed Veterinary Partners sale, this is the real crossroads: how much of your exit depends on earn-outs, and what’s actually achievable once the deal closes? Unlike…

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PetVet, VetCor & Blue River: Are Mid-Market Buyers Paying Higher Multiples in 2025?

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 14, 2025 /

Selling a veterinary practice today isn’t as straightforward as it was just a few years ago. For many owners reviewing offers, the PetVet purchase price in 2025 isn’t about a lump sum. It’s the deal structure, the post-sale expectations, and who you’re selling to. Also, more clinic owners are entering the market than ever, creating…

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Southern Veterinary Partners Acquisition Insights: What the $8.6 B Deal Means for Sellers Today

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 /

The Southern Veterinary Partners acquisition of Mission Vet Partners may have made headlines for its $8.6 billion price tag, but the real story runs deeper. The Mission Vet Partners merger in 2025 consolidates over 750 clinics, shrinking seller choice and raising the bar for what buyers now expect. This isn’t a free-for-all market. Buyers like…

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NVA vs Mars vs Thrive: Deal Terms, Culture & Multiples Compared

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 /

If your EBITDA has crossed the $500K mark or you’re in a competitive urban market, chances are NVA acquisition offers are already in your inbox. The same goes for Mars and Thrive, but the timing of when you engage and how you evaluate those offers can create or cost you hundreds of thousands. The differences…

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Veterinary Practice Transition Services for Smooth Ownership Change

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 /

A veterinary practice isn’t just a business. It is your legacy, including your reputation in the community, the trust your clients place in you, and the culture you have built with your staff. Yet, many times we find practice owners underestimating just how fragile these elements are when it comes time to transition ownership. A…

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