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Southern Veterinary Partners Acquisition Insights: What the $8.6 B Deal Means for Sellers Today

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Southern Veterinary Partners Acquisition Insights: What the $8.6 B Deal Means for Sellers Today

The Southern Veterinary Partners acquisition of Mission Vet Partners may have made headlines for its $8.6 billion price tag, but the real story runs deeper. The Mission Vet Partners merger in 2025 consolidates over 750 clinics, shrinking seller choice and raising the bar for what buyers now expect. This isn’t a free-for-all market. Buyers like…

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NVA vs Mars vs Thrive: Deal Terms, Culture & Multiples Compared

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on NVA vs Mars vs Thrive: Deal Terms, Culture & Multiples Compared

If your EBITDA has crossed the $500K mark or you’re in a competitive urban market, chances are NVA acquisition offers are already in your inbox. The same goes for Mars and Thrive, but the timing of when you engage and how you evaluate those offers can create or cost you hundreds of thousands. The differences…

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Veterinary Practice Transition Services for Smooth Ownership Change

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Veterinary Practice Transition Services for Smooth Ownership Change

A veterinary practice isn’t just a business. It is your legacy, including your reputation in the community, the trust your clients place in you, and the culture you have built with your staff. Yet, many times we find practice owners underestimating just how fragile these elements are when it comes time to transition ownership. A…

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Veterinary Practice Market Trends and Key Industry Growth Insights

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Veterinary Practice Market Trends and Key Industry Growth Insights

The veterinary industry is experiencing what can only be called a boom, a period of growth, and this trajectory is continuing upward. More people are getting pets, and naturally, there is a rise in demand for pet care. However, there is a workforce shortage, and client expectations are shifting. Both serious opportunities and challenges are…

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Veterinary Practice Buyer Demographics and Market Insights

By Author: Melani Seymour / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Veterinary Practice Buyer Demographics and Market Insights

Gone are the days when, in order to sell a veterinary practice, you’d have a local associate or a recent grad looking to step into ownership. Nowadays, the options are far more varied and in many ways, far more competitive. That is great news for practice owners. In this blog, let’s answer some basic questions…

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