Sell Your Veterinary Practice in California
Who is buying veterinary practices in California
Veterinary practices in California that already have an outside owner
Found by DealSeam's own research, not just press releases. Each company is listed on its owner's website, says so on its own website, now redirects to its owner, or was confirmed owned in DealSeam's September 2026 ownership screen. Many of these sales were never announced.
| Company | City | Owned by | How we know |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVSG Internal Medicine Emergency & Critical Care | Tustin | Veritas Veterinary Partners | listed on Veritas Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| Aborn Pet Hospital | Fremont | AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | listed on AmeriVet Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek | Veterinary Practice Partners | listed on Veterinary Practice Partners's website ↗ |
| Animal Clinic of Santa Maria | Santa Maria | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego | Poway | PetVet Care Centers | listed on PetVet Care Centers's website ↗ |
| Animal Medical Center | Auburn | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Animal Medical Center San Rafael | San Rafael | AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | listed on AmeriVet Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| Balboa Pet Hospital | San Francisco | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Banning Veterinary Hospital | Banning | PetVet Care Centers | listed on PetVet Care Centers's website ↗ |
| Bird & Pet Clinic of Roseville | Roseville | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Canyon Animal Hospital | Laguna Beach | PetVet Care Centers | listed on PetVet Care Centers's website ↗ |
| Cats Only Veterinary Hospital | Rocklin | AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | listed on AmeriVet Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| Central Animal Hospital | Campbell | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital | Santa Cruz | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Crystal Springs Pet Hospital | San Mateo | United Veterinary Care | listed on United Veterinary Care's website ↗ |
| Dr. Ron’s Animal Hospital | Simi Valley | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| El Paseo Animal Hospital | Palm Desert | Veterinary Practice Partners | listed on Veterinary Practice Partners's website ↗ |
| Family Pet Hospital | Vacaville | AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | listed on AmeriVet Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| Folsom Veterinary Hospital | Folsom | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic | Jackson | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Mission Valley Pet Clinic | San Diego | AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | listed on AmeriVet Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| Mt. Shasta Animal Hospital | Mt. Shasta | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Newport Hills Animal Hospital | Newport Beach | VetCor | listed on VetCor's website ↗ |
| Nipomo Dog and Cat Hospital | Nipomo | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic | San Mateo | United Veterinary Care | listed on United Veterinary Care's website ↗ |
| Oakdale Veterinary Group | Oakdale | VetCor | listed on VetCor's website ↗ |
| Panorama Pet Hospital | Panorama City | VetCor | listed on VetCor's website ↗ |
| Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin | San Rafael | Veritas Veterinary Partners | listed on Veritas Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| PetCare Veterinary Clinic | Roseville | Veterinary Practice Partners | listed on Veterinary Practice Partners's website ↗ |
| Redwood Veterinary Hospital | Vallejo | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Rover Kennels Culver City | Culver City | Destination Pet | listed on Destination Pet's website ↗ |
| Rover Kennels Santa Monica | Santa Monica | Destination Pet | listed on Destination Pet's website ↗ |
| Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital | San Francisco | United Veterinary Care | listed on United Veterinary Care's website ↗ |
| Sierra Veterinary Hospital | Stockton | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Solano-Napa Pet ER Clinic | Fairfield | United Veterinary Care | listed on United Veterinary Care's website ↗ |
| South Auburn Veterinary Hospital | Auburn | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| Standiford Veterinary Center | Modesto | United Veterinary Care | listed on United Veterinary Care's website ↗ |
| Tarzana Pet Clinic | Tarzana | AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | listed on AmeriVet Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
| The Drake Center for Veterinary Care | Encinitas | United Veterinary Care | listed on United Veterinary Care's website ↗ |
| Toro Park Animal Hospital | Salinas | Veterinary Practice Partners | listed on Veterinary Practice Partners's website ↗ |
| Town & Country Veterinary Hospital | Pleasanton | Blue River PetCare | listed on Blue River PetCare's website ↗ |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Los Angeles | Mars Veterinary Health (VCA, Banfield, BluePearl) | listed on Mars Veterinary Health's website ↗ |
| Valley Animal Hospital | Rialto | Veterinary Practice Partners | listed on Veterinary Practice Partners's website ↗ |
| Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County | Tustin | Veritas Veterinary Partners | listed on Veritas Veterinary Partners's website ↗ |
Headquartered in California: National Veterinary Associates (Agoura Hills, CA).
| Platform | Owner / backer | Type | Headquarters | Scale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Veterinary Health (VCA, Banfield, BluePearl) | Mars, Incorporated | Strategic / family-owned | McLean, VA | ~3,000 clinics globally across VCA, Banfield and BluePearl | Source ↗ |
| National Veterinary Associates (NVA) | JAB Holding Company | Private equity | Agoura Hills, CA | ~1,400-1,500 hospitals (including Ethos specialty/ER) | Source ↗ |
| Mission Pet Health | Shore Capital Partners + Silver Lake | Private equity | Birmingham, AL | ~840+ locations across 41 states | Source ↗ |
| VetCor | Harvest Partners + Cressey & Company | Private equity | Norwell, MA | ~899 hospitals | Source ↗ |
| Thrive Pet Healthcare | TSG Consumer Partners | Private equity | Austin, TX | ~360+ hospitals | Source ↗ |
| PetVet Care Centers | KKR | Private equity | Westport, CT | ~450+ centers | Source ↗ |
| Heartland Veterinary Partners | Gryphon Investors | Private equity | Chicago, IL | ~300+ practices | Source ↗ |
| AmeriVet Veterinary Partners | AEA Investors (with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority) | Private equity | San Antonio, TX | 213 clinics across 37 states | Source ↗ |
| Innovetive Petcare | Metalmark Capital | Private equity | Austin, TX | ~83 hospitals across 16 states | Source ↗ |
| Rarebreed Veterinary Partners | Revelstoke Capital Partners | Private equity | Portland, ME | ~118 hospitals | Source ↗ |
| United Veterinary Care | Nordic Capital | Private equity | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 108 locations across 23 states | Source ↗ |
| Destination Pet | LetterOne (L1 Health) | Private equity | Irving, TX | Hundreds of locations across 31 states | Source ↗ |
| Veterinary Practice Partners | Audax Private Equity | Private equity | King of Prussia, PA | 190+ practices across 35 states | Source ↗ |
| Veritas Veterinary Partners | Percheron Capital | Private equity | Tinton Falls, NJ | 14+ specialty & emergency hospitals | Source ↗ |
| Encore Vet Group | North Castle Partners | Private equity | Gansevoort, NY | ~55 hospitals | Source ↗ |
| Blue River PetCare | Partners Group | Private equity | Chicago, IL | ~190 hospitals across 39 states | Source ↗ |
Ownership verified June 29, 2026. See every platform's recent deals in the Veterinary roll-up tracker →
How many veterinary services businesses are in California
The Census Bureau counted 3,467 veterinary services businesses in California in 2023, the most of any state. 30% had fewer than five employees and 79% had fewer than 20. 106 had 50 or more.
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 5 | 1,042 | 30% |
| 5 to 9 | 675 | 19% |
| 10 to 19 | 1,030 | 30% |
| 20 to 49 | 614 | 18% |
| 50 or more | 106 | 3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 ↗ (NAICS 541940). An establishment is a single physical location, so an owner with three locations counts three times.
What a veterinary practice in California is worth
Veterinary practices typically sell for 5x-9x EBITDA, or 3x-6x SDE for smaller owner-operated veterinary practices, with most deals in the $1M - $8M range. These are industry-wide benchmarks, reviewed July 2026, not an appraisal of your practice.
What buyers pay more for
- +Active client count
- +Emergency/specialty services
- +Multiple veterinarians
- +Modern diagnostic equipment
What buyers discount
- -Single vet dependency
- -Limited services
- -Rural location with thin market
- -Aging client base
A note on ownership rules: Some states restrict ownership of veterinary practices by non-veterinarians, which can shape how a sale to a corporate group is structured. Confirm what applies in your state with your own counsel.
How selling through DealSeam works
A confidential conversation
We learn about your practice and what you want from a sale. Nothing is listed publicly.
Introductions where there is a fit
Where a qualified buyer fits your practice, we introduce you, and only after you approve it.
You decide
You choose whether to go further, on your own timeline. Sellers pay nothing; the buyer pays our fee if a deal closes.
Selling a veterinary practice in California: common questions
How much is a veterinary practice in California worth?
Veterinary practices typically sell for 5x-9x EBITDA, or 3x-6x SDE for smaller owner-operated veterinary practices, with most deals in the $1M - $8M range. Buyers tend to pay more for active client count, emergency/specialty services, multiple veterinarians and modern diagnostic equipment, and less where they see single vet dependency, limited services, rural location with thin market and aging client base. These are industry-wide ranges, not an appraisal of your practice.
Who is buying veterinary practices in California?
Nationally, the largest groups consolidating veterinary practices include Mars Veterinary Health (Mars, Incorporated), National Veterinary Associates (JAB Holding Company) and Mission Pet Health (Shore Capital Partners + Silver Lake); 15 of the 16 platforms we track are private-equity-backed. Our own research found 44 veterinary practices in California already owned by these platforms, including AVSG Internal Medicine Emergency & Critical Care (Veritas Veterinary Partners), Aborn Pet Hospital (AmeriVet Veterinary Partners) and Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek (Veterinary Practice Partners).
How many veterinary services businesses are there in California?
The Census Bureau's County Business Patterns counted 3,467 veterinary services businesses in California in 2023, the most of any state. 30% had fewer than five employees, 79% had fewer than 20, and 106 had 50 or more.
Does it cost anything to sell through DealSeam?
No. Sellers pay nothing. When a deal closes, the buyer pays DealSeam's fee. There is no listing fee and no retainer.
Will my employees or customers find out I'm thinking about selling?
No. Nothing is listed publicly, and your details go to a buyer only after you approve that introduction.
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Sources
Valuation multiples are DealSeam's industry benchmarks, reviewed July 2026. Establishment counts are from the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 541940). Platform ownership comes from each platform's own or press sources, verified June 29, 2026. Companies listed as already owned come from DealSeam's own research: the owner's website, the company's own website, a domain redirect, or a source found in our September 2026 ownership screen, each re-checked before publishing. Named acquisitions are the deals we have recorded from public announcements, each linked to its source; they are not every deal in the state. Ownership in this sector changes often. None of this is investment, legal or tax advice.