Selling A Veterinary Practice

Corporate Consolidator vs. Private Buyer: What to Know Before Selling Your Vet Practice

Posted on November 3, 2025

Selling your veterinary practice is one of the biggest financial and professional decisions you will make. One of the first choices you’ll face is whether to sell to a corporate consolidator, such as a private equity-backed group, or to a private buyer, such as another veterinarian or a small partnership. Each path...

How a Veterinary Attorney Supports the Practice Sale Process

Posted on October 7, 2025

Selling a veterinary practice is more than a business transaction—it’s the culmination of years of work, relationships, and investment. Whether you're retiring, relocating, or transitioning to a different role, it’s critical to ensure that your sale is legally sound and financially secure. At Mahan Law, we help veterinarians...

Internal vs. External Succession: Which is Right for Your Veterinary Practice?

Posted on March 3, 2025

Operating a veterinary practice can be a rewarding experience, but the time will come when you are ready to sell your business and move on to the next stage of your life. There are broadly two options for doing so: internal succession and external succession. Both of these options...

Exit Strategies for Veterinarians: Legal Planning for the Future

Posted on February 6, 2024

Building a successful veterinary clinic takes years of hard work. However, when the time comes to move on, it’s important to understand your options. As a veterinary practice owner, the correct exit strategy can ensure a healthy profit and smooth transition to retirement or your next business venture. On the other hand,...

Options for Selling Your Veterinary Practice

Posted on September 13, 2023

The decision to sell your veterinary practice can be a difficult one. Nevertheless, there comes a time when each veterinary practice owner must decide whether to shut down, sell, or transfer the practice. After all, no one can continue to work forever. One course of action that offers multiple benefits, including the...

Are You Considering Selling Your Veterinary Practice?

Posted on March 16, 2023

If you are a veterinary practice owner, and you’re considering selling your practice, you must ensure that you take the correct steps. Selling a veterinary practice can be complicated, and there are certain things you must avoid in order to ensure a smooth and profitable transaction. In this article, we discuss some...

4 Signs That it May Be Time to Sell Your Veterinary Practice

Posted on June 23, 2022

As a veterinary practice owner, you probably enjoy the many perks of owning your own business. Setting your own hours, choosing the type of work you do, hiring your own staff, and enjoying the freedom of being your own boss are just a few of the benefits of veterinary practice ownership. However,...

Are You Considering Selling Your Veterinary Practice?

Posted on March 19, 2022

If you are considering selling your veterinary practice, you need to be prepared—and part of this preparation includes ensuring that you have all the necessary information before you place your practice on the market. In this article, we examine several things you should consider before you sell your veterinary practice. For...

4 Common Misconceptions About Selling a Veterinary Practice

Posted on November 26, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the veterinary practice sales process. This isn’t surprising. After all, selling a veterinary practice is complicated, and complicated topics tend to create confusion. Unfortunately, if you’re considering selling your veterinary practice, relying on inaccurate information can cost you time and money. To help...

Posted on October 27, 2021

There are many reasons that veterinarians decide to sell their practices, including career changes and retirement. Regardless of the reason, if you’re considering selling your practice, you should have a basic understanding of the process. In this article, we provide an overview of the veterinary practice sales process. Steps...

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Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Veterinary Practice

Posted on August 29, 2021

Selling a veterinary practice requires knowledge and experience. If you enter the process unprepared, you run the risk of making mistakes—mistakes that can cost you a lot of money. Therefore, if you are considering selling your veterinary practice, you should contact an experienced veterinary attorney for assistance. In this article, we...

Should I Sell My Veterinary Practice?

Posted on June 29, 2021

Selling your veterinary practice is a big decision, and there are many things you should consider before placing it on the market. Like all transactions, the process of selling a veterinary practice is not without risk. However, if you do it correctly and at the right time, it can also be highly...