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Veterinary practice transitions

Veterinary practice transitions: buying and selling

Veterinary practice transitions hinge on cash flow, DVM production, staffing stability and the service mix. Whether you sell to an individual or a group, clean financials and a clear transition plan help the deal hold together through financing.

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Estimates only. Results vary. No guarantee of approval, rates or savings.

Profit Theory is not a lender. Providers make all funding decisions; approval is never guaranteed.

What buyers and lenders review

  • Revenue by service line (medicine, surgery, pharmacy, boarding)
  • Production per DVM and associate retention
  • Client counts and visit trends
  • Equipment and facility condition
  • Real estate: owned, leased or included

Individual buyer vs. group

Corporate groups and individual veterinarians offer different structures, timelines and post-sale roles. Compare total value, not just headline price, including earn-outs and employment terms.

Run the numbers

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Net income + interest + depreciation/amortization + documented add-backs.

$
$
$
%
years
x

Debt service coverage (DSCR)

2.64x

Meets your 1.25x target.

Debt / EBITDA

2.17x

New annual payments

$77,639

Max new loan at 1.25x

$1,313,781

Each lender calculates cash flow and coverage its own way. Educational estimate, not a credit decision.

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Estimates only. Results vary. No guarantee of approval, rates or savings.

Estimates only. Results vary. No guarantee of approval, rates or savings.

Talk with a financing specialist

Common questions

How are vet practices valued?

Usually on adjusted cash flow. We don't provide valuations — work with a qualified appraiser or broker.

Can a new DVM finance a purchase?

Some lenders specialize in veterinary acquisitions. Lenders decide.

Should real estate be part of the deal?

It can be bought together, leased back or sold separately.