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pet services for Sale in Michigan
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Veterinary Practices
Veterinary Practices
Veterinary Practice in Michigan
Holt, Michigan, United States
Holt, MI, US
This Veterinary Hospital is currently a single Doctor clinic with 1 full time veterinarian and fill in veterinarians, as needed. The Hospital averaged nearly 51 new clients per month during the Trailing Twelve Month period (TTM) and an average of 439 total completed visits per month. The Hospital has a total number of active clients of over 2,300 with a small patient population of Exotic/Pocket Pets and Small Animal pets. The owner/DVM currently has a fourth (4th) year Veterinary student committed to come on board upon graduation in May 2027, as an Associate Veterinarian. The Hospital provides Dentistry, Surgery, Wellness, X-Ray, Laser in addition to routine Wellness Care and Exotics/Pocket and Small pet services.
-Asking Price
$1,961,000Revenue
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Veterinary Practices
Veterinary Practices
Multi DVM Animal Hospital Western Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Grand Rapids, MI, US
The business is a 3 DVM veterinary hospital with 2 full-time and 1 part-time veterinarians. There are 2 fill-in veterinarians and 1 specialist, which are utilized, as needed. The hospital has over 3,300 active pet clients and provides advanced dentistry in addition to routine dental care, dermatology care, diagnostics, pharmacy, and surgical services, along with traditional wellness services and after hours care. The practice was established in 1984 and the seller began working there in 1995 and purchased it in 2004.There are 10 full time equivalent (FTE) staff; 4.0 FTE LVTs, 1.3 FTE Office Managers, 2.1 FTE Vet Assistants, and 2.6 FTE office staff/CRMs. Training programs are provided for new and existing staff. Benefits, including Medical and Retirement Plan are available for full-time staff, while part-time staff have access to the Retirement Plan. Revenues have held steady over the past 3 to 4 years at approximately $1.9M, with an overall increase of 0.3% CAGR. An adjusted EBITDA of $113K has been reported for the Trailing Twelve Month period from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.
-Asking Price
$1,900,000Revenue
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Veterinary Practices
Veterinary Practices
Five (5) DVM Animal Hospital Western Michigan
Michigan, United States
MI, US
This Five (5) DVM Animal Clinic was established in 1995 and has been owned by the current DVM/owner since the inception. The practice currently has 2 full-time and 3 part-time veterinarians comprising 3.85 FTE’s. The owner operates as the fill-in veterinarian, as needed and plans to continue in that capacity after the sale for a negotiated period of time. The Clinic has over 3,800 active pet clients. There are 9 full time staff; 2 Vet Techs, the Practice Manager, 3 office staff or CRMs or Receptionists, 3 Vet Assistants. In addition, there are 8 part-time staff; 1 part-time Vet Tech, 7 part-time Vet/Kennel Assistants, one of which is seasonal. Training and mentoring are provided for new and existing staff. Benefits, including Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, as well as an optional Pension benefit for LVTs are provided. Revenues have held steady over the past 3 to 4 years at approximately $2.1M, with an overall increase of 4.3% CAGR. An adjusted EBITDA of approximately $68K has been reported for the Trailing Twelve Month period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This has been impacted by a 4 month slow down due to flood recovery from a busted pipe. All repairs are complete and the hospital is now fully functional. The clinic provides Dental Care, Dermatology Care, Diagnostics, Pharmacy, Surgical Service and Boarding, in addition to traditional wellness services. The Fees for the practice are in the top three for the area and price increases are considered one to two times per year with a minimum 3% to 5% increase on services as needed throughout the year. Product prices are increased when manufacturers and distributors increase their prices. The Clinic is not a member of a buying group. The facility is owned, with rent of $72,000 to the owner and Real Estate Taxes of $9,350, which are included in the financials. The rent is anticipated to increase to $82,000. The town where the clinic is located has a population of over 37,000 and is within 45 minutes of a major metropolitan area. That community has a population of about 201,000 and an economy anchored by a highly diversified corporate landscape, primarily fueled by advanced manufacturing, healthcare and major retail distribution hubs. As highlighted by recent LinkedIn economic metrics, this area is a rising tech cluster, tracking significant venture capital growth and tech job creation targeting 10% of regional employment by 2031. The median household income is approximately $65,000 with a median age of 41.5. While there is no specific data for the area on pets per household, the area offers a significant number of pet friendly activities and locations to accommodate pets. The Clinic has a 4.7 rating on Google with over 300 reviews.
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$2,100,000Revenue
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for pet services businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$343k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$165k
Multiple range1.6x - 2.8x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$992k
Median cash flow$273k
Median sale price$800k
Multiple range2.5x - 4.0x
Over $2M
Median revenue$2.26m
Median cash flow$718k
Median sale price$2.50m
Multiple range3.4x - 4.6x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about pet services acquisitions
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating pet services acquisitions.
Check the facility, zoning, and noise permits
Boarding and daycare need suitable space and zoning/noise clearance that retail doesn't — confirm the location is compliant and the lease supports the use.
Review reputation and incident history
One serious incident or a wave of bad reviews can sink a pet business; look at online reputation, complaints, and liability claims.
Separate recurring services from retail
Grooming, boarding, and daycare memberships are stickier and higher-margin than product sales — a productive groomer alone can generate $80K–$120K a year. Get the mix.
Assess staffing, training, and turnover
Skilled groomers and reliable care staff are hard to hire and central to quality; understand pay and turnover.
Understand the owner's hands-on role
Many shops are the owner grooming, managing, and greeting clients — know what running it actually requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, supported by recurring demand. Lenders look at groomer dependence, facility suitability, and recurring revenue, so a business that isn't one person and a table funds more easily.