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The Real Impact of Veterinary Private Equity on Practice Owners and Exits

By Author: Melani Seymour / January 9, 2026 / Comments Off on The Real Impact of Veterinary Private Equity on Practice Owners and Exits

Veterinary private equity isn’t new. But the pace, pressure, and pitch have changed. Today, even mid-size clinics in second-tier cities are receiving unsolicited interest from funds that didn’t exist five years ago. Those calls come as quiet emails, through consolidators, or after a conference handshake. Owners who’ve spent years building local trust are suddenly asked…

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How Telehealth, Mobile Clinics, and Subscription Plans are Redefining Patient Access

By Author: Melani Seymour / December 16, 2025 / Comments Off on How Telehealth, Mobile Clinics, and Subscription Plans are Redefining Patient Access

Talk to any practice owner, and you’ll hear the same thing: the future of veterinary medicine won’t be defined by medical capability; it will be defined by access. The practices growing the fastest aren’t necessarily the ones with the most equipment or the largest footprint.  They’re the ones that understand how today’s pet owners behave,…

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The Fastest-Growing Veterinary Markets and Capital Deployment Trends 2026

By Author: Melani Seymour / December 16, 2025 / Comments Off on The Fastest-Growing Veterinary Markets and Capital Deployment Trends 2026

According to a recent industry projection by Grand View Research, the North American veterinary services market is expected to surpass $280 billion by 2033, driven by shifts in pet owner behavior, specialization, and changing consolidation patterns. The veterinary market outlook for 2026 is defined more by where capital is flowing and why. The pace of…

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5 Financial Red Flags That Can Slash Your $3M+ Practice Value, and How to Fix Them

By Author: Melani Seymour / December 16, 2025 / Comments Off on 5 Financial Red Flags That Can Slash Your $3M+ Practice Value, and How to Fix Them

You’ve spent the last 15 years turning your veterinary clinic into a successful operation. So, you have a full appointment calendar, loyal pet families, associate vets in place, and revenue that comfortably crosses $3M. It definitely looks like a win on paper.  But when it’s finally time to explore a sale, you expect interest, maybe…

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Veterinary Practice Consolidators 2026: The Complete Directory

By Author: Melani Seymour / December 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Veterinary Practice Consolidators 2026: The Complete Directory

Veterinary Practice Consolidators 2026: The Complete Directory Key takeaways The U.S. veterinary practice consolidator landscape is dominated by about ten major operators, with Mars Veterinary Health (family-owned by Mars, Incorporated, operating VCA, Banfield, and BluePearl) as the largest and the only major strategic — not PE-backed — exception. The biggest 2024-2025 structural event was the…

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