Traub-Werner Martin, Salois Matthew, McKay Charlotte, Platt Marne
Vetbooks, Arlington, TX, United States.
Veterinary Management Groups, Johns Creek, GA, United States.
Front Vet Sci. 2025 May 13;12:1558745. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1558745. eCollection 2025.
Private equity and corporate ownership of veterinary practices has largely been characterized as either wholly good or wholly bad. Supporters point to increased returns and access to capital and investments in associates, technology, and other resources. Opponents point to unnecessary debt and decreased quality of care. Good or bad, they are part of the practice landscape. This SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis of independent veterinary practice reveals that, while corporate veterinary practices have a role, a thriving independent practice segment still provides a deeply satisfying career and a viable living. We conclude that, with the current economic conditions and the appropriate modifications in the veterinary ecosystem, conditions are ripe for a resurgence of independent veterinary practice ownership.
兽医诊所的私募股权和企业所有制在很大程度上要么被视为完全有益，要么被视为完全有害。支持者指出回报增加、获得资本以及对员工、技术和其他资源的投资。反对者则指出不必要的债务和医疗质量下降。无论好坏，它们都是行业格局的一部分。对独立兽医诊所的这一SWOT（优势、劣势、机会和威胁）分析表明，虽然企业兽医诊所有其作用，但蓬勃发展的独立诊所部门仍然能提供非常令人满意的职业和可行的生计。我们得出结论，在当前经济条件下，以及兽医生态系统进行适当调整后，独立兽医诊所所有权复兴的条件已经成熟。
