Buy a veterinary practice.
Vaccination, dental and chronic-disease management create predictable recurring spend per active patient.
Large veterinary corporates and PE-backed platforms remain active acquirers across both markets despite recent macro headwinds.
General companion-animal practices, often the bread-and-butter of platform bolt-ons.
Equine', description: 'Equine-led practices, often regionally concentrated with strong client loyalty.
Vet shortage is the single biggest risk to most practices. Audit attrition, locum reliance and pipeline.
Active client and patient counts
Active patient count, visit frequency and average revenue per patient drive forecasting more than headline turnover.
Recurring health-plan revenue is a meaningful value driver — review take-up, retention and pricing.
Imaging, lab and surgical equipment age can hide capex and influence whether the practice can execute a referral strategy.
What size veterinary opportunities does Sterling source?
From single first-opinion practices through to multi-site groups, generally between £500K and £100M in enterprise value.
Are corporates still actively buying vet practices?
Yes — appetite has moderated from the recent peak but consolidators remain active in both markets, particularly for well-run multi-site groups and specialist referral practices.
How is vet retention assessed?
During due diligence we recommend confirming current vet headcount vs. requirement, locum reliance, attrition history and any imminent retirements or maternity gaps.
Mandates we surface generally sit between £500K and £100M in enterprise value.
Specific multiple bands are covered in our pillar valuation guide below.
The diligence themes most likely to move price, deal structure or completion certainty.
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