A Tale of Two Markets Emerges
With Rich Lester, CEO
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Veterinary Practice Market Pulse from Q2 2026
Key Information
When:
Tuesday, July 28th at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Tuesday, July 28th at
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Online via Zoom
Where:
Duration:
45-60 minutes
Valuations remain strong, even as industry headwinds continue to grow.
That’s what makes this market so interesting.
Veterinary invoice volume has now declined for more than four years, public veterinary companies are facing increased pressure, and questions about the industry's long-term growth outlook are becoming more common.
Yet despite these challenges, practice valuations have remained remarkably resilient.
Competition among top-performing buyers and a limited supply of quality practices continue to support pricing, particularly for larger, high-performing hospitals. At the same time, differences between top-performing and average practices are becoming more pronounced, creating a market where not all hospitals are being valued the same way.
In this session, Rich Lester, CEO of Ackerman Group, will walk through what we're seeing in Q2 2026 based on real transaction data. He will discuss current valuation trends, the growing divide between high-performing and average practices, and why buyer demand remains strong despite increasing industry uncertainty.
He will also share how buyers are thinking about risk, performance, and future growth, along with what these trends may mean for practice owners considering their options.
Whether you're planning to sell in the next 12 to 24 months or simply want a better understanding of where the market is headed, this session will help you think through your next steps.
What You’ll Learn from This Webinar
Who Should Attend?
Veterinary practice owners planning to sell, grow, or adapt in today’s changing market.
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The Veterinary Profession's Most Experienced Advisor for Practice Sales to Corporate Buyers
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Why Valuations Remain Strong
Valuations continue to hold despite growing industry headwinds, supported by buyer competition and a limited supply of quality practices.
The Growing Divide in the Market
High-performing practices continue to command premium valuations, while average-performing hospitals are seeing a much different market.
What Buyers Are Watching Now
Buyers remain active, but are paying closer attention to performance, growth potential, and long-term industry trends.
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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