NVA

In 1996, after 23 years as a practicing veterinarian, I realized that fewer young veterinarians were in a position to buy a practice, due to student debt and the financial demands of the business.

I started buying hospitals from retiring veterinarians – a responsibility my team and I did not take lightly. We believed that veterinary medicine is best practiced when local veterinarians craft their own approach, so when a hospital joined NVA, we kept the culture, people and name intact.

We offered expert support for tasks like accounting, recruiting, legal, marketing and operations. And we fostered a doctor friendly environment, enabling new veterinarians to focus on what they love. We created a community people were proud to be part of – and we credit that for the growth we’re still experiencing today.

Patrick Moran