Mobile veterinary services provide in-home or on-location veterinary care for companion animals, livestock, and exotic pets, eliminating the stress of clinic visits for pets and offering convenience-driven premium pricing for owners. The segment has accelerated significantly post-pandemic as pet ownership surged and consumer demand for concierge, low-stress veterinary care grew. The industry remains highly fragmented with the vast majority of operators being solo or small-team practices with significant consolidation opportunity.
Who buys these: Veterinarians seeking practice ownership, private equity-backed veterinary consolidators, entrepreneurial operators with animal care backgrounds, and strategic buyers looking to expand geographic footprint without brick-and-mortar overhead
3–5.5×
Typical EBITDA multiple
$500K–$3M
Revenue range
Growing
Market trend
SBA Eligible
7(a) financing available
Recession Resistant
Essential service
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Minimum $300K–$500K SDE, established client base of 500+ active patients, at least one associate veterinarian reducing key-person risk, clean DEA and state veterinary board compliance history, and documented recurring revenue from wellness plans or subscription services
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What buyers typically pay for Mobile Veterinary Services businesses
3×
Low Multiple
4.3×
Mid Multiple
5.5×
High Multiple
Mobile Veterinary Services businesses in the $500K–$3M revenue range trade at 3–5.5× EBITDA in the lower middle market. Multiple variance is driven by recurring revenue percentage, owner dependency, client concentration, and growth trajectory. Growing market conditions support multiples at or above the midpoint.
Full valuation guide for Mobile Veterinary ServicesMobile Veterinary Services acquisitions are SBA 7(a) eligible, meaning buyers can finance up to 90% of the purchase price. This expands the qualified buyer pool significantly and allows first-time acquirers to close with 10% down. Typical SBA terms run 10 years at prime + 2.75%. Sellers are often asked to carry a 5–10% note alongside SBA financing to satisfy the lender's equity requirement.
Typical acquirer profile for this segment
A licensed veterinarian transitioning from associate to owner, a strategic acquirer building a regional mobile veterinary platform, or a private equity-backed veterinary management organization seeking bolt-on acquisitions with established client bases
What to investigate before buying a Mobile Veterinary Services business
Seller Intelligence
Who sells Mobile Veterinary Services businesses?
Owner-operator veterinarians aged 55–70 approaching retirement, solo practitioners burned out from the physical demands of mobile work, and small multi-vet mobile practices seeking liquidity or a larger platform partner
Typical exit timeline: 12–24 months
Mobile Veterinary Services businesses in the $500K–$3M revenue range typically sell for 3–5.5× EBITDA. Minimum $300K–$500K SDE, established client base of 500+ active patients, at least one associate veterinarian reducing key-person risk, clean DEA and state veterinary board compliance history, and documented recurring revenue from wellness plans or subscription services
Mobile Veterinary Services businesses typically trade at 3–5.5× EBITDA in the lower middle market. The market is highly fragmented with growing demand, which supports premium multiples.
Mobile Veterinary Services businesses are SBA 7(a) eligible, making them accessible to first-time buyers. SBA 7(a) loan with 10–15% buyer equity injection, seller note for 5–10% to bridge any appraisal gaps
Key due diligence areas include: Client retention rates, appointment frequency, and active patient count by zip code or service zone; Fleet condition, vehicle titles, maintenance logs, and estimated capital replacement schedule; DEA registration, controlled substance logs, state mobile veterinary practice licenses, and malpractice insurance history; Associate veterinarian and technician agreements, non-competes, and likelihood of staff retention post-close; Revenue mix between routine wellness, emergency calls, end-of-life services, and any ancillary product sales.
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