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The free Monday brief on the business of independent vet practice, with every source linked.
Issue No. 1 · Monday, October 19, 2026
Vet prices: slowest rise since 2021. Visits still down.
Plus a 40-hospital deal, a two-speed market for practice sales, and the benefit new vets want most.
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Who bought whom, what practices are selling for, and what that means if you’re independent.
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Prices, visits, pay and hiring, from BLS, AVMA and other primary sources.