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How Veterinary Practices Are Valued

A veterinary practice is valued on its earnings and on the doctors who produce them. Corporate groups and individual veterinarians value the same practice differently, and a practice with more than one doctor and a manager sells for more than a single doctor practice of the same revenue.

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Reviewed by Tyson E. Sam, Founder and Broker of Record, BreakThru Realty, Florida License 3565210

Last reviewed November 7, 2026

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Revenue, Earnings and Who Produces Them

Revenue per doctor, the number of doctors and the earnings after fair compensation for each set the base. A practice where the owner produces most of the revenue is discounted for the risk that clients leave with them; one with associate veterinarians who stay is valued higher and attracts corporate buyers who price on EBITDA.

Clients, Services and Equipment

Active clients and patients, new clients per month, wellness plan enrollment and the mix of services, from surgery and dentistry to boarding and grooming, tell a buyer what the practice is. Imaging, laboratory and surgical equipment and the practice management system are valued with ages and loans; pharmacy and retail inventory is counted at closing.

The Lease, the Licence and the Buyers

The premises permit and the licences the Board of Veterinary Medicine requires are checked for transfer. A lease with term and options, or the real estate sold with the practice, is part of the price. Individual veterinarians with an SBA loan and corporate consolidators are the two buyer pools, and the right one depends on the size of the practice and the owner's plans for the transition.

Find Out What My Business Is Worth

Tell us the type of business, the city, how long it has operated, annual revenue, owner benefit or seller's discretionary earnings, EBITDA if you track it, monthly rent and lease expiry, number of employees, how involved you are, why you are selling, your timeline and whether you would consider seller financing. A licensed BreakThru business broker prepares a confidential valuation from comparable sales and replies within one business day. Everything you tell us is confidential, the valuation is free, and nothing is listed or announced unless you decide to sell. Prefer to talk now? Call (786) 914-1017.

Questions Owners Ask

How much is my business worth?
Most owner operated businesses in Florida sell for a multiple of seller's discretionary earnings: net profit plus the owner's salary, benefits and one time or personal expenses run through the business. Where the multiple falls depends on the industry, the lease, the staff, the trend in the numbers and how much the business depends on you. A confidential valuation gives you the range for your business and the reasons behind it.
Will my employees, customers or landlord find out?
Not from us. The business is marketed without its name or address, buyers sign a nondisclosure agreement and prove their funds before they learn who you are, and showings happen after hours or are presented as something else. The landlord is approached only once there is an accepted offer, because the lease has to be assigned.
How long does it take to sell a business?
Six to nine months from listing to closing is common for a well prepared small business, faster when the price is right and the records are clean, longer for businesses that need a licensed buyer or a franchisor's approval. The escrow period after an accepted offer is usually sixty to ninety days.

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