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Second Bite of the Apple Veterinary Practice: How Rollover Equity Works in 2026 PE Deals

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Second Bite of the Apple Veterinary Practice: How Rollover Equity Works in 2026 PE Deals

Second Bite of the Apple Veterinary Practice: How Rollover Equity Works in 2026 PE Deals Key takeaways The second bite of the apple means a future payout from rollover equity when the PE-backed platform that bought your practice sells again, typically 3 to 7 years after your initial close. Rollover equity is not cash —…

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Veterinarian reviewing an acquisition offer for their practice

Regional vs National Veterinary Consolidator: A 2026 Seller’s Guide to the Trade-Offs

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Regional vs National Veterinary Consolidator: A 2026 Seller’s Guide to the Trade-Offs

Regional vs National Veterinary Consolidator: A 2026 Seller’s Guide to the Trade-Offs Key takeaways The regional vs national question is the wrong first question. The right question is whether you’re running a process that puts both types of buyers in competition — that structure is what drives outcomes, not which type of buyer you prefer…

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Veterinarian reviewing market and valuation worksheets while weighing whether the timing is right to sell

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

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 17, 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 an acquisition offer for their practice

How Veterinary Consolidators Find Practices in 2026 (And What It Means When They Call)

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 16, 2026 / Comments Off on How Veterinary Consolidators Find Practices in 2026 (And What It Means When They Call)

How Veterinary Consolidators Find Practices in 2026 (And What It Means When They Call) Key takeaways Consolidators find practices long before owners think about selling. PE-backed acquisition teams run systematic data screens across thousands of practices and reach out proactively when your numbers fit their model — typically years before you would have listed. The…

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Veterinarian reviewing an acquisition offer for their practice

How to Respond to an Unsolicited Offer for Your Veterinary Practice in 2026

By Author: Melani Seymour / July 16, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Respond to an Unsolicited Offer for Your Veterinary Practice in 2026

How to Respond to an Unsolicited Offer for Your Veterinary Practice in 2026 Key takeaways Take the call — sign nothing. Respond warmly to any buyer’s outreach. Decline to execute any document — NDA, LOI, or exclusivity — until you have spoken with an advisor and understand what your practice is actually worth. A direct…

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