About IVPA
The Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA) is the first nonprofit association dedicated to uniting and empowering independent veterinarians in continuing to shape the business and practice of animal health care.
A decades-long trend toward consolidation and the introduction of new players (large corporations, acquisition groups, private equity investment firms, etc.) may have altered the landscape of veterinary medicine, but the game is far from over. Independent veterinarians remain a force to reckon with, comprising the majority of hospital ownership in the United States.
And as the saying goes, there is strength in numbers.
OUR MISSION
To unite independent veterinarians and empower them to shape the business & practice of animal health care.
OUR VISION
To advocate exclusively for the needs of the independent practice. To Promote the value of the independent practice to both our communities and our profession.
We believe independent practices...
- Build enduring relationships with animals and their owners
- Individualize veterinary care based on animal health needs
- Deliver high-value veterinary care
- Manage their practices to help clients manage the cost of animal ownership
- Clients deserve to have a choice in veterinary practice
Our vision
- Advocate for the special needs of independent veterinarians
- Promote our value to our communities and our profession
- Increase utilization of locally owned practices
Member services we will develop
- Services to help elevate the business & medicine practiced by independents
- Connect veterinarians who want to sell to veterinarians who want to buy practices
- Support veterinarians, technicians, and practice managers employed by independently owned practices
Our Plan
- Build a network of owners, associates, technicians, and practice managers
- Finalize our association structure (board of directors, by-laws, non-profit tax status)
- Raise money to fund services