Buying an existing veterinary practice can be one of the fastest ways to step into ownership—but it’s also a major investment with many moving parts. From negotiating the purchase price to evaluating contracts, staffing, technology, and long-term profitability, the process can be overwhelming without the right partner by your side.
At Inova Partners, we make practice ownership achievable by offering a co-ownership model for buyers. Whether you’re purchasing from a retiring veterinarian or acquiring a practice that needs new leadership, we share the investment and provide the operational expertise to ensure your success.
Why Choose Co-Ownership When Buying a Veterinary Practice?
Purchasing a practice on your own comes with high financial risk, steep learning curves, and countless decisions. By partnering with Inova, you reduce those risks and gain access to decades of business and management experience.
Benefits of Co-Ownership as a Buyer:
- Shared Investment – We contribute capital alongside you, making ownership more financially manageable.
- Accurate Valuation & Negotiation Support – Guidance on pricing and purchase agreements so you don’t overpay.
- Hands-On Transition Planning – Smooth handoff from the seller to ensure patient and staff retention.
- Management Expertise – Proven systems for operations, staffing, IT, and compliance.
- Mentorship & Support – Learn directly from experienced practice owners who understand the challenges of acquisition.
Our Role in the Buying Process
When you buy a practice with Inova Partners as your co-owner, you gain a trusted guide through each stage of the process:
- Practice Evaluation – Assessing financial health, culture, and growth potential of the clinic.
- Valuation & Pricing Guidance – Making sure the numbers make sense for long-term success.
- Negotiating Purchase Agreements – Protecting your interests during the acquisition.
- Succession & Transition Management – Supporting staff and clients through leadership changes.
- IT & Operations Consulting – Updating systems and workflows where needed.
- Staffing & Scheduling Support – Helping you retain existing employees and hire strategically.
- Ongoing Management Consulting – Continued support after purchase to guide growth and profitability.
Who We Partner With
Our buyer-focused co-ownership model is a good fit for veterinarians who:
- Are ready to purchase an existing veterinary practice but want a knowledgeable partner.
- Want the pride of ownership without taking on all of the financial and operational burden alone.
- Are interested in practices with 1–4 doctors and growth potential, not small clinics in remote areas.
- Value a regional, boutique approach over corporate consolidation.
Why Buy With Inova Partners Instead of Going Solo or Selling to Corporate?
Corporate consolidators often buy practices outright, leaving veterinarians with less control over their future. Inova Partners is different: we believe in true partnership. We co-own practices with veterinarians, working together to build sustainable businesses.
- Financial partnership makes ownership possible without overwhelming debt.
- Hands-on support helps you avoid costly mistakes.
- Local, personalized approach ensures decisions are made with your goals in mind.
- Shared vision for long-term growth and succession planning.
Build Your Future With Inova Partners
Buying a veterinary practice is a life-changing decision, and you don’t have to do it alone. With Inova Partners as your co-owner, you’ll gain the expertise, support, and partnership needed to thrive as a practice owner—while still shaping the future of your business your way.
Contact Inova Partners today to learn how our co-ownership model can help you purchase the right practice and build a strong foundation for your career.