Approaching Another Valuations Peak
What Every Owner Needs to Know
With Rich Lester, CEO
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Veterinary Practice Market Pulse from Q1 2026
Valuations remain elevated and have continued to move higher, even with broader uncertainty in the market.
That’s what makes this moment worth paying attention to.
At the same time, what’s driving those valuations is beginning to shift.
Declining invoice volumes, closer scrutiny on performance, and a limited number of practices coming to market are beginning to influence how deals are evaluated. Demand is still there, but performance and positioning are playing a bigger role than they have in the past, and this will be important to watch in the months ahead.
In this session, Rich Lester, CEO of Ackerman Group, will walk through what we’re seeing in Q1 2026 based on real transaction data. He will cover where valuations are moving, how supply constraints are shaping the market, and how invoice trends are influencing buyer behavior.
He will also discuss what this means for timing, strategy, and how to think about your practice in today’s environment.
If you’re planning to sell in the next 12 to 24 months, or simply want a clearer understanding of where things are heading, this session will help you think through your next steps.
Key Information
When:
Tuesday, April 28th at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Tuesday, January 27th at
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Online via Zoom
Where:
Duration:
45-60 minutes
What You’ll Learn from This Webinar
Who Should Attend?
Veterinary practice owners planning to sell, grow, or adapt in today’s changing market.
The Veterinary Profession's Most Experienced Advisor for Practice Sales to Corporate Buyers
The Veterinary Profession's Most Experienced Advisor for Practice Sales to Corporate Buyers
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What is Driving Valuations Higher
Valuations remain elevated, supported by strong buyer demand and limited supply
What Buyers are Focusing on Now
Demand is still strong. Buyers are just looking more closely at performance than they used to
How to Think about Timing
Market conditions remain favorable, but timing and preparation matter more as economic factors are monitored heading into Q2.
Meet Your Host
- Founder and CEO of Veterinary Practice Partners (2011-2020)
- Led VPP for nearly 10 years from business plan to over 65 locations and more than 1,200 employees
- President of Brightheart Veterinary Centers, an early consolidator that was sold to VCA (2008-2010)
Rich Lester
CEO of Ackerman Group
"Behind every successful practice transition is clear data and actionable insight. That’s what this webinar is about—helping you make confident, informed decisions about your future."
-Rich Lester
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