Why Ackerman Group
Veterinary Medicine’s Trusted Practice Sales Advisor
Selling a veterinary practice is one of the most significant transitions of a career. Ackerman Group exists to make that experience more informed, more secure, and more successful — for every owner we serve.
We combine the rigor of investment banking with the empathy of veterinary leadership, guiding practice owners through every stage of the sale process with clarity, discipline, and care. Our mission is simple: to ensure every client achieves the best price, the best terms, and the best fit for their future.
Our Story
Ackerman Group was founded by Dr. Gary Ackerman, a veterinarian and practice owner who saw a fundamental shift taking place in the profession. For decades, most veterinary brokers focused on doctor-to-doctor transitions — smaller, individualized transactions requiring an entirely different skill set. But as corporate groups began reshaping the market, the same methods no longer worked.
Ackerman Group became the first veterinary brokerage to focus exclusively on corporate practice sales. That single focus defines us today: a firm purpose-built to guide owners through complex, high-stakes transactions with corporate buyers — and to do it with the insight, structure, and integrity those owners deserve.
What We Do
Ackerman Group is a full-service veterinary practice brokerage and advisory firm. Our sole focus is representing owners in corporate practice sales — an arena where precision, preparation, and strategy matter most.
We manage the sale process from start to finish — from valuation to negotiation to closing — so owners can stay focused on running their practice while we manage the complexity.
Our advisors handle:
Valuation & Financial Normalization
Buyer Engagement
Negotiation & Deal Structure
Real Estate Advisory
Post-Closing Support
For a deeper look at how our process differs, explore:
Why Practice Owners Choose Ackerman Group
We are not generalists. While other firms divide attention between doctor-to-doctor and corporate sales, Ackerman Group was founded to do one thing — and do it exceptionally well. Corporate transactions require entirely different preparation, relationships, and negotiation expertise. Our clients benefit from that focus at every step.
Every member of our team understands both the medicine and the market. We’ve lived the operational realities of practice ownership and know the financial metrics that drive corporate valuations.
What Sets Us Apart
Corporate buyers have teams of analysts, lawyers, and acquisition professionals who buy practices for a living. Most brokers were built for smaller, local doctor-to-doctor transactions — not corporate negotiations. Ackerman Group is different. We were built specifically for the corporate era of veterinary medicine.
We understand how buyers assess competition, engineer recency bias, and control information. We counter with structure, transparency, and strategy — creating a disciplined environment where every buyer must bring their best offer forward.
The Team Behind the Process
Every Ackerman Group advisor brings experience from corporate consolidators, finance, or executive veterinary leadership. Together, they form the profession’s most experienced seller-side advisory team.
Ready to Begin
Whether you’re ready to sell now or simply want to understand your practice’s value, our team can help you plan with confidence.
Schedule a confidential consultation or request your complimentary valuation today.
