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Key takeaways Fair compensation comes first: AAHA’s retention research found it was the strongest factor reducing attrition, ahead of appreciation and career development. Listening only matters when the owner acts: practices with 90% retention shared a habit of surveying staff regularly and using the feedback. Use turnover data as a warning light, not an excuse:…
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If you search this question, you will get answers between roughly 2.5 and 14. That spread is not a disagreement about the market. It is several different questions being answered as though they were one. Some of those figures describe a small owner-operated practice bought as a tuck-in. Some describe a multi-site group with real…
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Key takeaways Your move date and sale date are separate clocks. Start while the practice is stable, but never build the move around a promised closing. A coverage bridge must be specific. Name who owns clinical care, management decisions, payroll, vendors, and emergencies after you leave. The owner-stay question belongs in buyer selection. Compare bidders…
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How Much Is Private Equity Paying for Veterinary Practices in 2026? Private equity firms and corporate consolidators are actively acquiring veterinary hospitals for 6x to 12x EBITDA, with top-tier multi-doctor practices and specialty groups occasionally clearing even higher multiples. Because a private equity vet acquisition strategy relies heavily on scale, recurring cash flow, and low owner dependency, understanding…
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What is a Veterinary Practice Broker? A veterinary practice broker is a licensed M&A intermediary who specializes in valuation, listing, and facilitating the sale of a veterinary clinic to a single buyer. Brokers typically manage end-to-end deal administration including financial assessment, buyer screening, offer negotiations, and closing coordination. Core Services of Veterinary Practice Brokers: Top Options to…
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