Live webinar · Q3 2026

Is AI widening the gap between practices?

Rich Lester walks through the Q3 market report live: where valuations stand heading into year-end, what buyers are paying, and how AI is changing the competition for independent owners.

Thursday, October 22 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT · Live Q&A with Rich Lester, CEO

Attend live for an entry into our $7,500 Veterinary CE Vacation Giveaway, including airfare, accommodations, and CE.

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Thursday, October 22 · 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

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A first look at the Q3 report

Valuations are holding. Here is what buyers are paying.

16x+
EBITDA on two A+ practices under LOI to close in Q4
17
Buyers have bid on Ackerman practices in 2026
45–80%
Cash at close, depending on the buyer

Rich walks through what’s behind each number, and what it means for your practice, on October 22.

The session

The questions we’ll answer.

Corporate groups are putting AI to work across scheduling, client retention, and marketing, often ahead of independent practices. Rich covers what that means for growth, and for value.

AI in practice

Is my practice falling behind on AI?

Where AI is driving revenue and efficiency, and why scribing software is only AI 101.

Corporate versus independent

What are corporate groups doing with AI that I’m not?

How buyers are putting AI to work in the home office and the hospital, well beyond the exam room.

Valuations

What will buyers actually pay?

Where multiples stand heading into year-end, how cash at close varies by buyer, and why specialty and ER practices still sell at a discount to strong general practices.

The market

Can practices grow while visits keep falling?

What a fifth year of declining visits and September’s rate hike mean for your practice, and the options if technology isn’t your strong suit.

Who should attend

Built for practice owners.

For owners who want a clear read on today’s market, how AI is changing the competition, and what it could mean for their plans. Whether a sale is years away or something you haven’t considered, the session stands on its own.

  • Live Q&ABring your questions. Rich answers practical questions from practice owners, with insight from real transactions.
  • The full replayEvery registrant receives it, including the Q&A.
  • $7,500 CE Vacation GiveawayLive attendees receive one entry. Includes airfare, accommodations, and CE.
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Missed Q2?

Watch the Q2 highlights.

Rich’s July session covered the first half of 2026: where multiples landed, why general practice has overtaken specialty and ER on buyer demand, and how much of the price arrives at closing.

Q3 Live · Rich Lester, CEO

Thursday, October 22. 8:00 PM ET.

Register once and you’ll receive the replay, whether or not you can attend live.