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Accurate veterinary practice valuations require insight into the veterinary profession, financial expertise, and business intelligence. A professional veterinary appraisal uses sophisticated, industry-standard methodology.
At Simmons, we use the most up-to-date standards for practice appraisal and are continually involved in the further development and refinement of those standards.
Many veterinary practice brokers, whether large and small, offer a fast, free valuation of your practice. Unfortunately, an accurate valuation takes the valuable time and experience of an expert.
The advisors at Simmons take the time to perform a thorough and detailed valuation. We exclusively focus on the veterinary industry and have over four decades of experience brokering veterinary practice transitions. This level of immersion gives us the perspective necessary to provide accurate and detailed valuations.
We take pride in our sterling reputation for providing accurate veterinary practice valuations. In fact, Simmons has more credentialed business appraisers than any other firm.
Not sure if you’re ready? If you’re thinking of selling but aren’t prepared to undertake a full valuation, we’re still here to answer any questions you may have. Contact your Simmons advisor for a complimentary consultation.
Preparing to Sell Your PracticeIt is advisable to have a valuation done three to five years before you plan to sell your practice. A valuation sets a baseline for your practice value and illuminates areas that need attention. With one of our exceptionally accurate valuations, advanced planning, and the advice of an experienced Simmons advisor, you can make adjustments over time that will boost your practice’s total value before putting it on the market.
Practice Management and PlanningAnother rapidly expanding use for practice appraisals is a foundation for veterinary practice management and various strategic planning programs. Because a practice appraisal assesses the risks and profitability of the veterinary practice, the practice appraisal is recognized as a superior management tool. It is an integral component of several management-related programs such as:
Practice Ownership ChangesThe practice appraisal is a detailed process that establishes a value for a practice at a specific point in time. The practice appraisal is an important and highly informative initial step for any type of transfer of ownership, such as:
Other SituationsWhile performing veterinary practice appraisals for transaction purposes remains the primary reason for appraisals, there are other non-asset transferring reasons which require a practice appraisal, such as:
As the first and most experienced veterinary practice brokerage, Simmons uses progressive practice valuation methods to determine an accurate value. We don’t follow the outdated method of a percentage of gross income, because it doesn’t give an accurate representation of the practice’s past and future earnings performance. Instead, we use a more precise income-based approach that determines value by capitalizing earnings.
Many factors combine to determine a practice’s value. While numbers largely determine the sale price, Simmons considers many other factors that will ultimately affect the value and price. Simmons examines:
As part of our practice valuation process, we determine net cash flow using tax returns and considering adjustments for owner compensation and perks, capital improvements, one-time expenses, and those unrelated to daily practice operation. Next, we determine the practice’s value by applying appropriate income methods of valuation to the earnings.
Before reaching our final opinion of value, we also consider the following “sanity tests”:
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