Corporate Practice Groups

Veterinary Practice Partners has been recognized in three of Newsweek’s 2026 workplace rankings, including lists focused on health care employers, women and workplaces in individual states.

VetnCare has acquired Geary Veterinary Hospital in Walnut Creek, California, expanding its Northern California network. The deal marks VetnCare’s seventh acquisition since its partnership with Great Point Partners.

National Veterinary Associates has expanded two senior leadership roles as it looks to strengthen operations and clinical strategy across its approximately 1,300-hospital network. Leslie Storms has been named chief operating officer, while Dr. Stacy Burdick becomes NVA’s first chief medical officer overseeing general practice, specialty and emergency care.

Mission Pet Health has announced its opposition to Colorado’s new Veterinary Professional Associate role, raising concerns about clinical training, patient safety and veterinarian oversight while calling for greater investment in credentialed veterinary technicians as an alternative.

Chewy Vet Care is continuing its Colorado expansion with the opening of a new veterinary hospital in Fort Collins, bringing its tech-enabled care model and integrated pet health services to Northern Colorado.

National Veterinary Associates has appointed healthcare executive Laura Tortorella and former IDEXX Laboratories leader Tina Hunt, PhD, to its Board of Directors, adding expertise in healthcare operations, diagnostics, and strategic growth as the company continues to expand its veterinary care network.

Bond Vet and Small Door Veterinary have completed their merger, creating a network of more than 55 veterinary clinics serving over 500,000 pets across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. The combined organization aims to expand access to premium veterinary care while investing in clinical excellence, technology, and career development for veterinary professionals.

VetnCare has acquired Oakland-based Holistic Veterinary Care, adding integrative medicine and rehabilitation services to its growing network of veterinary hospitals in Northern California. The transaction marks the company’s sixth acquisition since partnering with private equity firm Great Point Partners and the first completed under CEO Matt Kirchner.