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September 16, 2026
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The Independent Owner's 2026-2028 Playbook — Build a Practice That's Either Un-Buyable or Premium-Buyable

The corporate buying spree has hit a deal-velocity wall — multiples have compressed, PE firms can't exit, and for the first time in a decade the next 18 months favor independents. Two viable endgames remain: build a practice corporates can't replicate, or build the operating layer that commands premium multiples.

Francesca Verney
Francesca Verney
Veterinary Director · Pet People
Tom Vega
Dr. Tom Vega, DVM
Founder & Attending Veterinarian · Concierge Companions Vet Med
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Practical, implementable strategies you can use in your practice the very next day.

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Why the corporate buying spree has hit a deal-velocity wall — multiples have compressed, PE firms can't exit, and the next 18 months favor independents for the first time in a decade
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The two viable owner endgames in 2026-28 — build a practice corporates can't replicate (un-buyable) OR build the operating layer that commands premium multiples (premium-buyable)
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What "$2M+ with scalable systems" actually trades at today vs the 2021-22 frenzy — and which operational layers move the multiple most
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The post-consolidation moment — where over-extracted corporates are quietly losing clients, hires, and referral lanes you can take back
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Owner exit math 2026-28 — timing windows, ESOP and partnership tracks, and the legacy-protecting alternatives to a corporate sale
About This Session

The next 18 months — favor independents

Join the Veterinary Business Institute for an ownership and leadership panel built for independent veterinary owners. The corporate buying spree has hit a deal-velocity wall — multiples have compressed, PE firms can't exit, and for the first time in a decade the next 18 months favor independents.

This panel breaks down the two viable owner endgames — building a practice corporates can't replicate (un-buyable) or one that commands premium multiples (premium-buyable) — what "$2M+ with scalable systems" actually trades at today, and how to reposition for the 2027 rebound.

This Panel Is For You If...

  • You own an independent veterinary practice doing $1M-$5M
  • You've been pitched by corporate buyers and aren't sure how to read it
  • You want a 2-3 year repositioning plan, not just a sale
  • You're weighing ESOP, partnership, or holding alternatives
  • You want to take back share from over-extracted corporates
Meet Your Panelists

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Francesca Verney
Francesca Verney
Veterinary Director · Pet People
Francesca is all about pets and their people. Firmly believing in the veterinary industry as service-led, her focus is creating teams with assured and happy culture to provide exceptional client experiences — and fixing the pets along the way. An experienced leader of multi-site businesses and now in her co-owned four-year-old independent clinic, she brings a sharp focus on leadership and team empowerment.
Tom Vega
Dr. Tom Vega, DVM
Founder & Attending Veterinarian · Concierge Companions Vet Med
Dr. Tom Vega is the founder and attending veterinarian of Concierge Companions Vet Med, a Chicago-based mobile veterinary hospital dedicated to bringing personalized, high-quality care directly to pets and their families. A Ross University graduate and second-career veterinarian, he is passionate about reimagining veterinary medicine through accessibility, community engagement, and independent ownership. Dr. Vega also serves on the boards of Not One More Vet, the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association, and MissionCompassion Paw, where he advocates for both veterinary professionals and the communities they serve.

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