Simmons & Associates, the nation’s leading veterinary practice sales and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Kate Owens, DVM, MBA, CVA, has assumed leadership of the company’s Pacific Office, effective July 27, 2026.
A veterinarian, entrepreneur, and Certified Veterinary Appraiser, Dr. Owens brings a unique combination of clinical experience, financial expertise, and industry insight to her new role. As leader of the Pacific Office, she will work closely with veterinary practice owners throughout California and Hawaii, providing guidance on ownership transitions, practice valuations, and exit planning.
My goal is to continue growing the Pacific territory by building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional service, and helping veterinarians successfully navigate practice ownership transitions.
“Kate’s previous experience as a practice owner, buyer, and seller, coupled with her deep understanding of the veterinary market, make her exceptionally qualified to lead our Pacific region,” said Carly Watson Tobler, CEO of Simmons & Associates, Inc. “She understands both the clinical and business sides of veterinary practice ownership, allowing her to serve as a valuable advisor to veterinarians at every stage of their careers.”
A 2007 graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Owens has built a reputation for helping veterinary practice owners navigate some of the most important decisions of their professional lives. Her expertise spans practice valuation, transaction advisory services, succession planning, and market analysis, giving clients the clarity and confidence needed to achieve their long-term goals.
“Byron [Farquer, DVM, CVA] built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients in the Pacific region,” said Dr. Owens. “I look forward to building on that legacy by upholding those same values while bringing my perspective as a veterinarian, former practice owner, and broker, along with a commitment to personalized service and exceptional client experiences.”
The leadership transition reflects Simmons & Associates’ ongoing commitment to providing personalized, local support backed by the firm’s national reach and decades of experience in veterinary practice sales. Under Dr. Owens’ leadership, the Pacific Office will continue to serve veterinarians throughout the region with the trusted guidance, market intelligence, and transaction expertise that have made Simmons & Associates the veterinary industry’s gold standard practice sales advisory firm.
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About Simmons & Associates
Simmons & Associates is the foremost veterinary practice broker in the nation, founded by veterinarians for veterinarians nearly 50 years ago to help practice owners sell on their terms. Today, our integrity, experience, and commitment to the veterinary profession is reflected in the more than 1,600 happy veterinarian clients we’ve helped find freedom—whether through practice ownership, practice exit, or valuation.
