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How Much Are Corporations Paying for Veterinary Practices
A $2M revenue clinic doesn’t always get a $2M offer. Yet many owners still assume that’s how deals work. The reality is different and sometimes harsh. What corporations are paying for veterinary practices today depends far more on your EBITDA, team structure, and transition risk than on how “busy†your clinic feels. Corporate buyers aren’t…
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When to Sell My Vet Practice for the Strongest Outcome
You don’t need to feel burned out to wonder if it’s time to sell. For many clinic owners, the question when to sell my vet practice shows up quietly. A key staff member leaves. You start missing family events. Growth flattens, despite your best effort. And suddenly, the “right time†doesn’t feel so far off.…
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How to Value a Veterinary Practice Based on What Buyers Want
Many independent veterinary clinic owners find themselves at a crossroads when considering the sale of their practice. The challenge isn’t just about finding a buyer; it’s about understanding how to value a veterinary practice accurately. Common hurdles include unclear financial records, over-reliance on the owner’s presence, and outdated operational systems. These issues can significantly impact…
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What You Need to Know Before Listing a Veterinary Clinic for Sale
You can have a growing clinic, steady revenue, and reliable staff but still struggle to find the right buyer when it’s time to sell. Most owners assume that listing a veterinary clinic for sale will naturally attract offers. In reality, it often leads to mismatched buyers, vague negotiations, or deals that fall apart just when…
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How to Get the Right Veterinary Practice Valuation Before You Sell
You can run a profitable clinic, have loyal clients, and still get blindsided when it comes to veterinary practice valuation. Many owners assume their accountant’s year-end profit is the same number buyers will pay for, but that’s rarely the case. The truth is that what your vet practice earns and what it’s worth to a…
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How to Sell a Veterinary Practice Without Losing Time or Control
Many veterinary clinic owners think the hardest part of selling is finding a buyer. It’s not. The part that causes the most stress comes after the offer is on the table. Buyer stalling, last-minute renegotiation, legal surprises, unclear real estate terms, staff panic, and there’s much more. It’s the back half of the sale that…
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Veterinary Practice Appraisal: How to Value Your Clinic Like a Buyer Would
Veterinary practice appraisal isn’t something most owners think about until they’re ready to step back or burned out enough to want out. By then, many are guessing at value based on revenue or hearsay. That guesswork can leave a lot on the table. Appraising a veterinary clinic properly starts by removing personal expenses, one-time costs,…
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Vet Sales and Transfers Without the Stress: What to Plan Before You Step Back
Most veterinary clinic owners don’t plan for the sale overnight. It usually builds over time. A few small signals, a shift in energy, or the realization that keeping up with the business side is taking more than it gives back. And that’s when conversations about vet sales and transfers start to feel less abstract and…
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How Top Owners Approach Vet Practice Sales
Vet practice sales are becoming more common as long-time clinic owners look for a clean exit after years of hard work. A 2024 study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science surveyed 1,256 small animal clinicians and found that 31% plan to stop clinical work entirely within the next five years. [1] The primary reasons cited…
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What It Takes to List a Veterinary Practice for Sale While Still Running It
Selling a veterinary practice while it’s still open and operating is a high-stakes move. You’ve got payroll to meet, clients to serve, and a team depending on you. And all while exploring the biggest business decision of your career. It isn’t like selling equipment or listing a startup. A live, running vet practice carries real…
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Veterinary Practice Brokers vs. Real Advisors: Who Should Run Your Sale?
The moment you search for “veterinary practice brokers,†you’ll find dozens of firms promising to help you sell your clinic. Some list your clinic, find a buyer, and don’t stay involved deeply enough. Others represent both sides of the deal, creating a quiet conflict that can cost you control, time, and money. That’s why many…