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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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Key takeaways Choose the work, not the title on the proposal. “Broker” and “sell-side advisor” do not tell you who will prepare the financial case, approach buyers, negotiate terms, or manage the work after an offer is accepted. Relevant experience should be explainable. Ask about practices with a similar clinical model, owner involvement, and buyer…
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