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Partner With Us

You’ve worked hard to build your practice — and your legacy.
Now let’s talk about your future.

Start a Conversation

Partner With Us

You’ve worked hard to build your practice — and your legacy.
Now let’s talk about your future.

Start a Conversation

Partner With Us

You’ve worked hard to build your practice — and your legacy.
Now let’s talk about your future.

Start a Conversation
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VETERINARIAN-LED. PURPOSE-DRIVEN. PEOPLE-FOCUSED.

Mission Pet Health was founded with the belief that veterinarians and their teams deserve medical autonomy alongside the best support and resources—empowering local teams to provide the highest quality of care for their communities’ pets. Here, learning and growth are continual pursuits and people are at the heart of…everything. The combination of our personalized, relationship-first approach and best-in-class services is unmatched in the veterinary industry.

The Mission Difference

We do things differently than other corporate veterinary groups because we’ve been in your shoes – and we didn’t like our options either. That’s why we do what we say we’re going to do by supporting you with your business, your people and your future. What we won’t do is tell you how to practice veterinary medicine, change your hospital’s name or change your team’s culture.

You’ve built your legacy. We want to help you build your future.

SVP named Newsweek’s #1 Most Loved Workplace in Healthcare in 2023
Newsweek logo: SVP named one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek in 2023
SVP named to top 25 of America’s Most Loved Workplaces for 2 consecutive years by Newsweek

VETERINARIAN-LED. PURPOSE-DRIVEN.

PEOPLE-FOCUSED.

Mission Pet Health was founded with the belief that veterinarians and their teams deserve medical autonomy alongside the best support and resources—empowering local teams to provide the highest quality of care for their communities’ pets. Here, learning and growth are continual pursuits and people are at the heart of…everything. The combination of our personalized, relationship-first approach and best-in-class services is unmatched in the veterinary industry.

#1 in Healthcare in America's Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek
America's Most Loved Workplaces 2024 | Newsweek | Certified by Best Practice Institute
2 Years in the Top 25

VETERINARIAN-LED.

PURPOSE-DRIVEN.

PEOPLE-FOCUSED.

In 2014, our CEO Dr. Jay Price saw an opportunity to forge a different path for the veterinary industry, where medical autonomy would be key and a passion for animals and exceptional client experiences would drive success. Here, learning and growth are continual pursuits and people are at the heart of…everything. This is why our partnership model is different than others you’ve probably seen — and we’d love to tell you more.

#1 in Healthcare in America's Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek
America's Most Loved Workplaces 2024 | Newsweek | Certified by Best Practice Institute
2 Years in the Top 25

WHEN YOU PARTNER WITH US, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

Now you can focus on what you love the most — being a veterinarian.

Your People

Professional Development

Your teammates will have access to growth opportunities, educational assistance and long-term veterinary career pathways. Plus, our annual Wellness Checks make sure we’re tracking on their road to success.

Balance & Flexibility

We prioritize work/life balance and flexible schedules that allow your team to be their best, both inside and outside the hospital.

Industry-leading Benefits

We invest in our teammates to make sure their health, families and futures are supported – from generous PTO to mental health care, financial planning assistance and more.

Your Business

HR & Recruiting

Our team helps you recruit and retain top talent for your veterinary hospital, as well as creating feedback loops and programs to support your team at all stages of life and career.

Marketing & Growth Strategies

Our industry-leading analytics and marketing teams support your hospital with unparalleled strategies that drive success, grow and retain your best clients, which ultimately add to your bottom line.

Full Back-Office Support

Our Home Office resources provide your team with integrated support — from finance to inventory management and more — so your veterinary team can focus on the medicine and caring for your patients.

Your Future

Flexible Partnership Structures

Let’s find the deal structure that works for YOU. There are a variety of options available to structure your deal, empowering you to choose the right path for you and your team.

Hospital Growth

If growth is what you’re looking for, you’re talking to the right people. Our teams are primed with data and resources to partner with you to develop and execute a customized expansion plan for your animal hospital.

Retirement

Rest easy – on the beach, in the mountains, or wherever you’ve always dreamed of – knowing that your team, your hospital, your clients and your legacy are in good hands.

Start a Conversation

WHEN YOU PARTNER WITH US, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

Now you can focus on what you love the most — being a veterinarian.

Your People

Professional Development

Your teammates will have access to growth opportunities, educational assistance and long-term veterinary career pathways. Plus, our annual Wellness Checks make sure we’re tracking on their road to success.

Balance & Flexibility

We prioritize work/life balance and flexible schedules that allow your team to be their best, both inside and outside the hospital.

Industry-Leading Benefits

We invest in our teammates to make sure their health, families and futures are supported – from generous PTO to mental health care, financial planning assistance and more.

Your Business

HR & Recruiting

Our team helps you recruit and retain top talent for your veterinary hospital, as well as creating feedback loops and programs to support your team at all stages of life and career.

Marketing & Growth Strategies

Our industry-leading analytics and marketing teams support your hospital with unparalleled strategies that drive success, grow and retain your best clients, which ultimately add to your bottom line.

Full Back-Office Support

Our Home Office resources provide your team with integrated support — from finance to inventory management and more — so your veterinary team can focus on the medicine and caring for your patients.

Your Future

Flexible Partnership Structures

Let’s find the deal structure that works for YOU. There are a variety of options available to structure your deal, empowering you to choose the right path for you and your team.

Hospital Growth

If growth is what you’re looking for, you’re talking to the right people. Our teams are primed with data and resources to partner with you to develop and execute a customized expansion plan for your animal hospital.

Retirement

Rest easy – on the beach, in the mountains, or wherever you’ve always dreamed of – knowing that your team, your hospital, your clients and your legacy are in good hands.

Start a Conversation

WHAT DOES THE PATH TO PARTNERSHIP LOOK LIKE?

Let’s Get Started

WHAT DOES THE PROCESS TO PARTNERSHIP LOOK LIKE?

1

Let’s get to know each other.

Schedule a conversation.

2

Let’s get to know your practice.

Sign a non-disclosure agreement and send us the financial information for valuation.

3

Let’s talk details.

Have the valuation discussion and explore your options.

4

Welcome to SVP!

Join the team.

Let’s Get Started

MEET THE PARTNERSHIP TEAM

Evan Stephens

Evan Stephens

Sr. VP of Business Development
East

Meet Evan
Nick Uva

Nick Uva

Sr. VP of Business Development
West

Meet Nick
BK McLaughlin

BK McLaughlin

VP of Business Development
TX & Specialty

Meet BK
Ryan Barba

Ryan Barba

VP of Business Development
ID, OR, WA

Meet Ryan
Megan Clay

Megan Clay

VP of Business Development
AZ, CO, KS, NM, NV, UT, WY

Meet Megan
Chris DeLand

Chris DeLand

VP of Business Development
FL, GA

Meet Chris
Cindy Karasek

Cindy Karasek

VP of Business Development
IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, WI

Meet Cindy
Nathan Knight

Nathan Knight

VP of Business Development
KY, IN, OH, W-PA, LA, MI

Meet Nathan
Jenn Kupneski

Jenn Kupneski

VP of Business Development
CA

Meet Jenn
Ashley Sams

Ashley Sams

VP of Business Development
AL, MS, NC, SC

Meet Ashley
Colby Therriault

Colby Therriault

VP of Business Development
CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, N-NJ, NY, RI, VT

Meet Colby
Kyle Wittenborn

Kyle Wittenborn

VP of Business Development
AR, D.C., DE, MD, S-NJ, OK, E-PA, TN, VA, WV

Meet Kyle
Elise Hyer

Elise Hyer

VP of Acquisition Management

Meet Elise

OUR TEAM HAS YOU COVERED FROM COAST TO COAST

Hover over the map below to connect with the VP who covers your state.

Click on a state or name below to connect with the VP who covers your area.

DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE WITH MISSION

Ready to discuss your partnership options with us?

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WE ALSO INVEST IN SPECIALTY PARTNERSHIPS

  • Cardiology
  • Surgery
  • Urgent Care
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Ophthalmology

Mission recognizes the expertise and access specialty practices offer their patients and clients, as well as the veterinary field as a whole – and we want to invest in you.

A Few of Our Specialty Partners

CVCA Logo
Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center logo
Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center logo
Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center logo
Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center logo
Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital logo
Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital logo

SPECIALTY PARTNERSHIPS

  • Cardiology
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Neurology
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Opthamology

SVP recognizes the expertise and access specialty practices offer their patients and clients, as well as the veterinary field as a whole – and we want to invest in you.

A Few of Our Specialty Partners

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets
Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital
MiVU - Mobile Imaging Veterinary Ultrasound
Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

WHAT IS OUR WAG CULTURE ALL ABOUT?

In short, everything.

It’s not just a tagline. It’s how we live out our values every day.

Work Together

Work Together

Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our culture and our collective success. With diverse expertise and a shared mission, we leverage the power of our network to deliver exceptional support for our teammates. Together, we champion a highly engaged environment, where you can do your best work—and have fun while you’re at it.

Amaze

Amaze

We amaze our clients with exceptional care & personalized service, and we amaze our teammates with next-level support & development opportunities. We go the extra mile to exceed every expectation & we always do the right thing in an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Grow

Grow

We’re focused on continuous improvement, inch-by-inch. We’re proactive in our quest for knowledge, new ways to engage our clients in unique experiences, and pathways for leadership and development among our teammates. Here, it’s more than a job. It’s a career.

Tell Me More

A Team Doing Corporate Differently

Since 2014, Dr. Jay Price has been devoted to providing practice owners and their teams the benefits of a strong support system, while also recognizing that every hospital has its own unique culture and medical philosophy.

We’re here to support YOU, not tell you how to practice medicine. Our best-in-class business support teams handle the back-office duties of your hospital so that your team can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional medical care and service for your clients’ pets.

Work Together

Work Together

Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our culture and of our collective success. By working together, we uncover solutions and opportunities that help elevate the team as a whole. And we ensure you have the support that you need to do your best work (and have fun while you’re at it).

Amaze

Amaze

Our mission is to amaze our clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized client experiences, as well as to amaze our teammates with the drive to go the extra mile. We find ways to say, “yes”. And we treat others as we would like to be treated.

Grow

Grow

We always ask, “How can we do it/make it/be better?” We’re proactive in our quests for knowledge, new ways to engage our clients, and pathways for leadership and development among all of our teammates. It’s more than a job. It’s a career.

Tell Me More

WHAT IS OUR WAG CULTURE ALL ABOUT?

In short, everything.

It’s not just a tagline. It’s how we live out our values every day.

Work Together

Work Together

Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our culture and our collective success. With diverse expertise and a shared mission, we leverage the power of our network to deliver exceptional support for our teammates. Together, we champion a highly engaged environment, where you can do your best work—and have fun while you’re at it.

Amaze

Amaze

We amaze our clients with exceptional care & personalized service, and we amaze our teammates with next-level support & development opportunities. We go the extra mile to exceed every expectation & we always do the right thing in an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Grow

Grow

We’re focused on continuous improvement, inch-by-inch. We’re proactive in our quest for knowledge, new ways to engage our clients in unique experiences, and pathways for leadership and development among our teammates. Here, it’s more than a job. It’s a career.

Tell Me More

Why should I choose SVP?

  • Veterinarian founded and led

  • Clear vision and values

  • Unique operating philosophy

  • Local hospital support

  • Talent pipeline

  • Career roadmap for all teammates

  • Power track record

  • Medical autonomy

  • Retain your name and brand

  • Flexible partnership structures

  • Veterinarian founded and led

  • Clear vision and values

  • Unique operating philosophy

  • Local hospital support

  • Talent pipeline

  • Career roadmap for all employees

  • Power Track Record

  • Medical Autonomy

  • Retain Your Name and Brand

  • Flexible Partnership Structures

STAY IN THE KNOW

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STAY IN THE KNOW

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Specialty Partnerships

SVP recognizes the expertise and access specialty practices offer their patients and clients, as well as the veterinary field as a whole – and we want to invest in you.

When you join SVP, you’re not just joining a network of hospitals and animal care providers – you’re joining a community strategically positioned to support your growth. Plus, you’ll get to keep your brand, your medical independence, and your connections with your community, all while benefiting from SVP’s leading veterinary and business support services.

  • Cardiology
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Neurology
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Opthamology

A Few of Our Specialty Partners

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets
Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital
Mobile Imaging Veterinary Ultrasound
Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

STAY IN THE KNOW

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long is the partnership process?

Once all information is provided, a hospital valuation is typically provided within 30-45 days. If you decide Mission Pet Health is the right partner for your practice, the closing process typically takes 90-120 days.

How can Mission help me grow my business?

Mission Pet Health offers industry-leading business support tools, including marketing, recruiting, operations, data/analytics, and more. Each region has dedicated Medical and Operations specialists that will provide actionable data insights and partner with you to identify key areas of potential growth and ways to improve the experience for both clients and teammates at your veterinary hospital.

What is Mission looking for in a potential partner?

Mission Pet Health is a growth-oriented and long-term focused veterinary group. We invest in practices and people to drive long-term growth by supporting them with best-in-class support tools and resources, allowing practitioners to focus their time on medical quality, patient outcomes, and client satisfaction.

What does a partnership look like?

We understand that each hospital is unique, and that owners have different factors to consider before potentially selling their practice. Because of this, no partnership structure is the same. Mission Pet Health offers a wide range of flexible deal structures to achieve your unique goals.

Will I have to change my vet hospital’s brand and name?

No. Mission Pet Health sees the value in your practice’s local presence and the relationships you’ve built within your community. We will not change your hospital’s name, brand, logo, or community impact.

Click here to download FAQ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long is the partnership process?

Once all information is provided, a hospital valuation is typically provided within 30-45 days. If you decide Mission is the right partner for your practice, the closing process typically takes 90-120 days.

How can Mission help me grow my business?

Mission Pet Health offers industry-leading business support tools, including marketing, recruiting, operations, data/analytics, and more. Each region has dedicated Medical and Operations specialists that will provide actionable data insights and partner with you to identify key areas of potential growth and ways to improve the experience for both clients and teammates at your veterinary hospital.

What is Mission looking for in a potential partner?

Mission Pet Health is a growth-oriented and long-term-focused veterinary group. We invest in practices and people to drive long-term growth by supporting them with best-in-class support tools and resources, allowing practitioners to focus their time on medical quality, patient outcomes, and client satisfaction.

What does a partnership look like?

We understand that each hospital is unique, and that owners have different factors to consider before potentially selling their practice. Because of this, no partnership structure is the same. Mission Pet Health offers a wide range of flexible deal structures to achieve your unique goals.

Will I have to change my vet hospital’s brand and name?

No. Mission Pet Health sees the value in your practice’s local presence and the relationships you’ve built within your community. We will not change your hospital’s name, brand, logo, or community impact.

Click here to download FAQ.

Sometimes when you WAG your tail off, people notice…

SVP named #1 in Healthcare in America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek
SVP named to Inc. 5000 List for 6 Consecutive Years by Inc. Magazine
SVP named to Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business List for meaningful impact in the Pets industry

Sometimes when you WAG your tail off, people notice…

SVP named #1 in Healthcare in America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek
SVP named to Inc. 5000 List for 6 Consecutive Years by Inc. Magazine
SVP named to Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business List for meaningful impact in the Pets industry

 

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