After years of building your veterinary practice, you want to know it will remain in good hands when it’s time to step back. For many veterinarians, selling outright to a corporate consolidator isn’t the right fit. You want your staff supported, your clients cared for, and your legacy carried forward. That’s where Inova Partners’ co-ownership model makes a difference.
We help veterinarians transition ownership gradually through partnership, providing a smooth succession plan that protects the practice you’ve built while giving you the flexibility you need for the future.
Why Choose Co-Ownership for Succession Planning?
Transitioning out of your practice doesn’t have to mean giving up control all at once. With co-ownership, you can sell a percentage of your practice to Inova Partners, gaining both a partner and a long-term succession plan.
Benefits of Co-Ownership for Sellers:
- Smooth Transition – Gradual ownership transfer ensures continuity for staff, clients, and patients.
- Legacy Protection – Keep your practice’s culture and values intact instead of handing them over to a corporate buyer.
- Shared Responsibility – Reduce your workload while maintaining involvement as long as you choose.
- Flexible Exit Timeline – Step back on your terms, whether that’s in a few years or further down the road.
- Trusted Partner – Gain a co-owner who brings operational expertise and business support.
How Inova Partners Supports Veterinary Practice Transitions
We provide hands-on transition and succession planning to make sure your practice, your team, and your clients thrive long after you step back.
Our services include:
- Succession Planning – Customized plans that align with your retirement goals.
- Practice Valuation & Purchase Agreements – Fair pricing and transparent partnership structures.
- Transition Management – Guidance for staff and clients during the change in leadership.
- Operational Consulting – Strengthening practice systems for long-term stability.
- Staffing Support – Retaining your team and helping new leadership grow the practice.
- Ongoing Co-Ownership – Staying actively involved until you’re ready for a full transition.
Who We Partner With
Our co-ownership succession model is a good fit for practice owners who:
- Are beginning to think about retirement or stepping back from full-time ownership.
- Want to ensure their staff and clients are supported during the transition.
- Prefer partnership and continuity over selling to a corporate consolidator.
- Have a 1–4 doctor practice with strong community presence and growth potential.
Why Partner with Inova Instead of Selling to Corporate?
Corporate consolidators often buy practices outright, which can mean major culture changes, staff turnover, and loss of local control. Inova Partners takes a different approach. We co-own with you, working together on a timeline that makes sense for your goals.
- Maintain continuity for patients, staff, and community.
- Protect your legacy while reducing your responsibilities.
- Plan your exit in stages with flexibility.
- Partner with experts who understand operations, management, and long-term growth.
Secure the Future of Your Practice
Selling your practice doesn’t have to mean walking away from what you’ve built. With Inova Partners’ co-ownership and succession planning, you can transition smoothly, protect your legacy, and set your practice up for long-term success.
Contact Inova Partners today to start a conversation about how our transition-focused co-ownership model can help you sell your practice on your terms.