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Veterinary Practice Brokers: The 2026 Owner’s Decision Guide

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Veterinary Practice Brokers: The 2026 Owner’s Decision Guide

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: Do You Actually…

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Senior woman veterinarian in scrubs and a soft cardigan at the wooden reception counter of her independent veterinary practice, holding an open leather-bound practice ledger book and contemplating what her practice is actually worth

Veterinary Practice Valuation: The Complete 2026 Guide

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Veterinary 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…

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When to Sell My Veterinary Practice: A 2026 Market-Timing Guide

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 21, 2026 / Comments Off on When to Sell My Veterinary Practice: A 2026 Market-Timing Guide

When to Sell My Vet Practice? The best time to sell your veterinary practice is 12 to 24 months before your planned retirement or exit date, ideally when your clinic hits $1.5 million or more in annual revenue and market EBITDA multiples are at a peak. Because a proper practice transition requires extensive operational and financial preparation, the…

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Veterinarian reviewing veterinary practice sale documents

Confidential Information Memorandum for a Veterinary Practice in 2026: What’s in the Book

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Confidential Information Memorandum for a Veterinary Practice in 2026: What’s in the Book

Confidential Information Memorandum for a Veterinary Practice in 2026: What’s in the Book Key takeaways The CIM — called “the book” in practice M&A — is the central marketing document of a sale: a 40-to-80-page confidential package that gives qualified buyers everything they need to price a serious offer on your practice. Confidentiality runs in…

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Capital Gains Tax on Selling a Veterinary Practice in 2026: What Every Owner Needs to Know

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Capital Gains Tax on Selling a Veterinary Practice in 2026: What Every Owner Needs to Know

Capital Gains Tax on Selling a Veterinary Practice in 2026: What Every Owner Needs to Know Key takeaways Goodwill is the most tax-favored part of your sale. In a veterinary practice asset sale, goodwill — typically the largest component of the price — is generally taxed as a long-term capital gain at federal rates of…

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