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title: "The Rise of Mission Pet Health: What the Southern Vet Merger Means for Independent Practice Owners"
description: The Southern Vet + Mission merger signals major consolidation in the veterinary space. Here’s why independent owners should consider a competitive sale.
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# [The Rise of Mission Pet Health: What the Southern Vet Merger Means for Independent Practice Owners](https://blog.evergreenforfounders.com/the-rise-of-mission-pet-health-what-the-southern-vet-merger-means-for-independent-practice-owners)

 Written by [Hannah Huke](https://blog.evergreenforfounders.com/author/hannah-huke) | Aug 7, 2025 9:48:45 PM

The merger of Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners has created a new powerhouse in animal health: **Mission Pet Health**. Backed by Shore Capital Partners, this combined force is already one of the largest platforms in the country — and it’s only getting started.

Mission Pet Health is aggressively acquiring top-performing practices right now — and **paying premium multiples to do it**.

But here’s what many practice owners don’t realize:

**When one big buyer is active, it’s not time to sell quietly — it’s time to run a competitive process.**

#### **A New Giant with a Big Appetite — and a New Opportunity for Owners**

Mission Pet Health is on a mission to grow fast. With private equity backing, a strong leadership team, and a national strategy, they are investing heavily in acquiring great practices.

That alone is big news. But what’s even more important? **Other buyers are watching — and stepping up their offers, too.**

We’re seeing smaller consolidators, regional groups, and new platforms all increasing their activity to compete. **They know if they don’t act quickly (and pay up), Mission will get there first.**

This moment gives independent practice owners a rare advantage — if they approach it the right way.

#### **Why Founders Need Representation in Today’s Market**

At Evergreen, we advise veterinary founders on how to turn this market dynamic into real value. That means:

- **Running a competitive bidding process** — quietly and confidentially putting your practice in front of a curated group of buyers (not just one)
- **Driving multiple offers** — which can increase not just valuation, but the quality of the terms
- **Creating leverage** — so you don’t accept the first offer or leave value on the table
- **Structuring the right deal** — protecting your team, your role, and your future post-close

The truth is, groups like Mission Pet Health are excellent potential partners — **but even they will pay more when they know others are at the table.**

You don’t need to pit buyers against each other in a hostile way. You just need a thoughtful process that creates choice and clarity — and someone who knows how to lead it.

#### **You Don’t Have to Sell Now — But You Should Know What You’re Worth**

The market is changing fast. If you’re thinking about selling in the next 1–3 years, the moves you make now will shape your outcome — and your legacy.

📘 **Curious what your practice might be worth in this environment?**  
Start here: [What Is Your Veterinary Practice Worth in 2025?](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.evergreenforfounders.com%2Fwhat-is-your-veterinary-practice-worth-in-2025&data=05%7C02%7Cligraves%40chapman.edu%7Cfec8ca6bc5e34153e8f008ddd5dbf614%7C809929af2d2545bf9837089eb9cfbd01%7C0%7C0%7C638901862911188565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FGb8nh7F2uWuswEX4cnUSRkwo9xKzI3ZmS0UysUsZVY%3D&reserved=0)

Or reach out for a confidential conversation. We’re not here to sell you anything — just to give you clarity, protect your interests, and make sure if you do sell, **you sell the right way.**

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