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June 10, 2026
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Scaling Without Selling: How Independent VET Practices Are Growing in a Post-Consolidation Market

As the corporate consolidation wave settles, a new market is emerging — one where clients and associates are choosing independent practices for the culture and care only they can deliver. Here's the 2026 roadmap for growing your footprint without giving up your autonomy.

Peter Noël
Peter Noël
Founder · Parallax Teleradiology
Mark de Wolde
Mark de Wolde
Hybrid Hospital Builder · Industry Advisor
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What We'll Cover

Practical, implementable strategies you can use in your practice the very next day.

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The 2026 market reset — why the post-consolidation window favors independents, and what corporate-weary clients and associates are looking for right now
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Growth paths without selling — adding second locations, buying competitors, partnering with associates for equity, and building small groups without PE
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Winning the talent war — the "Big Three" independents can offer that PE-owned groups can't: autonomy, a clear equity path, and authentic culture
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Building a sale-ready practice (even if you don't sell) — EBITDA discipline, systems, and documentation that raise valuation and run smoother day-to-day
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2026 deal-market red flags — earnout traps, equity-rollover pitfalls, and the warning signs owners wish they'd spotted before signing
About This Session

Scale your footprint — keep your autonomy

Join the Veterinary Business Institute for an ownership and leadership panel designed for independent veterinary owners who want to grow their footprint without giving up their autonomy. As the corporate consolidation wave settles, a new post-consolidation market is creating a unique window of opportunity for nimble, independent practices.

We'll explore the specific growth paths that don't require selling to private equity — from buying competing practices to building small local groups — and the EBITDA discipline that makes any practice sale-ready, whether you sell or not.

This Panel Is For You If...

  • You own, lead, or manage an independent veterinary practice
  • You've been approached by corporate buyers and want a real alternative
  • You're ready to grow but don't want PE on your cap table
  • You need a roadmap for adding locations or partnering with associates
  • You want corporate-grade discipline with independent culture
Meet Your Panelists

Learn From The Best

Peter Noël
Peter Noël
Founder · Parallax Teleradiology
Dr. Peter Noël is a board-certified veterinary radiologist and founder of Parallax Teleradiology — an independent company that has grown from a solo practice to a team of 14 radiologists serving over 100 clinics nationwide. His company has redefined the teleradiology experience by offering live CT interpretation and direct radiologist access via Slack, bringing specialist-level responsiveness to practices of every size.
Mark de Wolde
Mark de Wolde
Hybrid Hospital Builder · Industry Advisor
Dr. Mark de Wolde brings over 30 years across veterinary, pharmaceutical, real-estate, and design-build sectors, with deep expertise in clinical practice, regulations, business development, and operations. Recognized as Business Person of the Year by the City of Kingston and with the Ontario VMA's Award of Merit. He advises owners on succession planning and builds hybrid veterinary hospitals that prioritize staff well-being alongside exceptional patient care.

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