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BluePearl Veterinary Partners

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BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Legal namestring
BluePearl Holdings LLC
Websiteurl
bluepearlvet.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1996
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersTampa, United States
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Tampa
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices7 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
specialty veterinary services, emergency pet hospitals, veterinary diagnostic imaging, pet oncology treatment, veterinary referral network
Industry6 codes
1Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals
CodeHLAMACAAPrimaryYes
2Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers
CodeHLAMACADPrimaryNo
3Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro)
CodeHLAMACACPrimaryNo
4Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI)
CodeHLAMADAHPrimaryNo
5Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Centers
CodeHLAMACAFPrimaryNo
6Veterinary Telemedicine & Virtual Care Platforms
CodeHLAMAMACPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Veterinary Services54194
  • Veterinary Services541940
  • Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals622310
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals622110
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec8062
  • Services-Hospitals8060
  • Services-Health Services8000
Product category
Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Veterinary Services Revenue
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

BluePearl generates revenue through fee-for-service veterinary medical care including emergency services, specialty consultations, diagnostic procedures, surgeries, oncology treatments, and other medical interventions. Services are priced at time of delivery with deposits required prior to treatment.

bluepearlvet.com
Marketing channels6 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

BluePearl Veterinary Partners operates a national network of more than 110 specialty and emergency pet hospitals across 30 U.S. states, delivering advanced veterinary care including emergency medicine, critical care, oncology, surgery, neurology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology (CyberKnife), hemodialysis, and rehabilitation services to approximately 1.1 million pets annually.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Successfully performed bladder repair surgery with approximately 60% survival rate
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

BluePearl Veterinary Partners operates a comprehensive network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals across the United States, providing advanced veterinary medical care. The core offering is the BluePearl Pet Hospital network (100+ hospitals in 30 states), which provides emergency medicine and critical care services alongside 16 specialty services including Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Avian & Exotics Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Surgery, and Theriogenology. Additional services include Acupuncture, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis, Pet Hospice, Radioiodine I-131 for Cats, Rehabilitation, and Urgent Care. The company also operates specialized centers such as the BluePearl Veterinary Cyberknife Cancer Center and provides digital services including the BluePearl Vet Portal for referring veterinarians, Online Referral Portal, Client Intake Form, and Online Payment System. The charitable arm BluePearl Cares supports accessibility to veterinary care, while BluePearl Science coordinates clinical studies to advance veterinary medicine. The Vet-TROMA program represents a military partnership with the U.S. Army for training combat veterinary care.

Product and service1 record
1BluePearl Pet Hospital Network
Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1U.S. Army / U.S. Army Veterinary Corps
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-03-13
Description

The Vet-TROMA (Veterinary Trauma Readiness and Operational Medicine Agility) program is a first-of-its-kind veterinary military-civilian partnership where BluePearl specialists provide specialty and emergency veterinary care training to U.S. Army veterinarians. The 67-hour didactic distance learning followed by a 3-week clinical rotation prepares Army vets to treat Military Working Dogs combat casualties. Currently offered at Lakewood, WA and Cary, NC locations with expansion planned.

2Colorado State University
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

University partnership for knowledge sharing and training purposes in veterinary medicine.

3CareCredit
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

CareCredit provides online payment processing for pet owners to pay their veterinary bills conveniently.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers10 records
1Banfield Pet Hospital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mars Petcare sister brand operating the largest network of primary care veterinary clinics in the U.S.; shares a referral ecosystem with BluePearl and provides BluePearl's primary referral pipeline for specialty cases.

2Thrive Pet Healthcare
TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary platform backed by a PE sponsor, with a rapidly expanding network of hospitals across U.S. cities; directly competes for specialty referrals and emergency cases.

3Pieper Veterinary
TypeEmerging player
Description

Northeast-based specialty and emergency veterinary group that has expanded through acquisitions; overlaps with BluePearl in specialty services and competes for referral share in the Northeast.

4MedVet
TypeDirect peer
Description

Veterinary-owned specialty and emergency hospital network operating in more than 40 hospitals across the U.S.; directly comparable in emergency medicine, specialty services, and 24/7 care delivery.

5Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (PESC)
TypeRegional player
Description

Regional specialty and emergency veterinary hospital operating in the San Francisco Bay Area; competes for BluePearl's specialty referral volume in a single geography.

6VetStrategy
TypeRegional player
Description

Canadian-owned veterinary network with growing U.S. presence offering general, specialty, and emergency services; comparable business model but primarily operates in Canada.

7VCA Animal Hospitals
TypeDirect peer
Description

Also owned by Mars Petcare under Mars Veterinary Health, VCA operates a large network of general and specialty veterinary hospitals, overlapping directly with BluePearl's specialty and emergency offering in many U.S. markets.

8Ethos Veterinary Health
TypeDirect peer
Description

PE-backed specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network; directly competes with BluePearl in oncology, cardiology, surgery, and emergency medicine across major U.S. metros.

9SAGE Veterinary Centers
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group on the U.S. West Coast offering oncology, surgery, internal medicine, and emergency care — a regional direct competitor to BluePearl's West Coast footprint.

10Mars Veterinary Health
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The parent division of Mars Petcare that owns and manages BluePearl, VCA, and Banfield — relevant as the broad incumbent that sets portfolio strategy and capital allocation across the specialty veterinary landscape.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers2 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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No

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Has app

Feature4 records

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Core technology
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Profiles4 records

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Subsidiaries8 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds13 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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BluePearl Veterinary Partners

Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Servicesbluepearlvet.com

BluePearl Veterinary Partners firmographics

Firmographics
Name
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Legal name
BluePearl Holdings LLC
Website
https://bluepearlvet.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1996
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

BluePearl Veterinary Partners industry classification

Industry
Product category
Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Services
NAICS
Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)
SIC
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro primary industry
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI) (HLAMADAH), Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Centers (HLAMACAF), Veterinary Telemedicine & Virtual Care Platforms (HLAMAMAC)

Keywords

  • Specialty veterinary services
  • Emergency pet hospitals
  • Veterinary diagnostic imaging
  • Pet oncology treatment
  • Veterinary referral network

Where BluePearl Veterinary Partners is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tampa
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

BluePearl Veterinary Partners business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Veterinary Services Revenue: BluePearl generates revenue through fee-for-service veterinary medical care including emergency services, specialty consultations, diagnostic procedures, surgeries, oncology treatments, and other medical interventions. Services are priced at time of delivery with deposits required prior to treatment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

BluePearl Veterinary Partners product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BluePearl Veterinary Partners operates a national network of more than 110 specialty and emergency pet hospitals across 30 U.S. states, delivering advanced veterinary care including emergency medicine, critical care, oncology, surgery, neurology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology (CyberKnife), hemodialysis, and rehabilitation services to approximately 1.1 million pets annually.

Product overview

BluePearl Veterinary Partners operates a comprehensive network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals across the United States, providing advanced veterinary medical care. The core offering is the BluePearl Pet Hospital network (100+ hospitals in 30 states), which provides emergency medicine and critical care services alongside 16 specialty services including Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Avian & Exotics Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Surgery, and Theriogenology. Additional services include Acupuncture, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis, Pet Hospice, Radioiodine I-131 for Cats, Rehabilitation, and Urgent Care. The company also operates specialized centers such as the BluePearl Veterinary Cyberknife Cancer Center and provides digital services including the BluePearl Vet Portal for referring veterinarians, Online Referral Portal, Client Intake Form, and Online Payment System. The charitable arm BluePearl Cares supports accessibility to veterinary care, while BluePearl Science coordinates clinical studies to advance veterinary medicine. The Vet-TROMA program represents a military partnership with the U.S. Army for training combat veterinary care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • BluePearl Pet Hospital Network

Quantifiable outcome

  • Successfully performed bladder repair surgery with approximately 60% survival rate
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use BluePearl Veterinary Partners

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

BluePearl Veterinary Partners technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

BluePearl Veterinary Partners partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • U.S. Army / U.S. Army Veterinary CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2024The Vet-TROMA (Veterinary Trauma Readiness and Operational Medicine Agility) program is a first-of-its-kind veterinary military-civilian partnership where BluePearl specialists provide specialty and emergency veterinary care training to U.S. Army veterinarians. The 67-hour didactic distance learning followed by a 3-week clinical rotation prepares Army vets to treat Military Working Dogs combat casualties. Currently offered at Lakewood, WA and Cary, NC locations with expansion planned.
  • Colorado State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for knowledge sharing and training purposes in veterinary medicine.
  • CareCreditminorOthersCareCredit provides online payment processing for pet owners to pay their veterinary bills conveniently.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

BluePearl Veterinary Partners competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Banfield Pet Hospital: Mars Petcare sister brand operating the largest network of primary care veterinary clinics in the U.S.; shares a referral ecosystem with BluePearl and provides BluePearl's primary referral pipeline for specialty cases.
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary platform backed by a PE sponsor, with a rapidly expanding network of hospitals across U.S. cities; directly competes for specialty referrals and emergency cases.
  • MedVet: Veterinary-owned specialty and emergency hospital network operating in more than 40 hospitals across the U.S.; directly comparable in emergency medicine, specialty services, and 24/7 care delivery.
  • VCA Animal Hospitals: Also owned by Mars Petcare under Mars Veterinary Health, VCA operates a large network of general and specialty veterinary hospitals, overlapping directly with BluePearl's specialty and emergency offering in many U.S. markets.
  • Ethos Veterinary Health: PE-backed specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network; directly competes with BluePearl in oncology, cardiology, surgery, and emergency medicine across major U.S. metros.
  • SAGE Veterinary Centers: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group on the U.S. West Coast offering oncology, surgery, internal medicine, and emergency care — a regional direct competitor to BluePearl's West Coast footprint.

Emerging players

  • Pieper Veterinary: Northeast-based specialty and emergency veterinary group that has expanded through acquisitions; overlaps with BluePearl in specialty services and competes for referral share in the Northeast.

Regional players

  • Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (PESC): Regional specialty and emergency veterinary hospital operating in the San Francisco Bay Area; competes for BluePearl's specialty referral volume in a single geography.
  • VetStrategy: Canadian-owned veterinary network with growing U.S. presence offering general, specialty, and emergency services; comparable business model but primarily operates in Canada.

Broad incumbents

  • Mars Veterinary Health: The parent division of Mars Petcare that owns and manages BluePearl, VCA, and Banfield — relevant as the broad incumbent that sets portfolio strategy and capital allocation across the specialty veterinary landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

BluePearl Veterinary Partners social profiles

Digital presence

BluePearl Veterinary Partners financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

BluePearl Veterinary Partners leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

BluePearl Veterinary Partners subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries8 records

BluePearl Veterinary Partners funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds13 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

BluePearl Veterinary Partners M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about BluePearl Veterinary Partners

What does BluePearl Veterinary Partners do?

BluePearl Veterinary Partners operates a national network of more than 110 specialty and emergency pet hospitals across 30 U.S. states, delivering advanced veterinary care including emergency medicine, critical care, oncology, surgery, neurology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology (CyberKnife), hemodialysis, and rehabilitation services to approximately 1.1 million pets annually.

Is BluePearl Veterinary Partners a public or private company?

BluePearl Veterinary Partners is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was BluePearl Veterinary Partners founded?

BluePearl Veterinary Partners was founded in 1996. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is BluePearl Veterinary Partners based?

BluePearl Veterinary Partners is headquartered in Tampa, United States, in the North America region.

How does BluePearl Veterinary Partners make money?

One revenue line is on record: veterinary Services Revenue.

Who are BluePearl Veterinary Partners's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Banfield Pet Hospital, Thrive Pet Healthcare, MedVet, VCA Animal Hospitals, Ethos Veterinary Health and SAGE Veterinary Centers. Pieper Veterinary is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (PESC) and VetStrategy. Mars Veterinary Health is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does BluePearl Veterinary Partners have an API?

No public API is recorded for BluePearl Veterinary Partners.

What industry is BluePearl Veterinary Partners in?

BluePearl Veterinary Partners's product category is Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMACAA, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals, with a secondary code of HLAMACAD, Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers. Its NAICS code is 54194 and its SIC code is 8062.

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GoogleBluePearl warns dog owners not to use sticks when playing fetchBluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital warns dog owners against using sticks during fetch, citing risks of splinters, infections, and internal tears. A 15-month-old Rottweiler had a stick perforate his stomach, leading to sepsis. The hospital recommends safer alternatives like rubber sticks, balls, and frisbees.EIN PresswireInfluential Women Recognizes Harshitha Gopala Reddy for Advancing Small Animal Care with Expertise and CompassionHarshitha Gopala Reddy, an ECFVG-certified veterinary surgeon, serves as Emergency Veterinarian at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth. She graduated top 1% from Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University and holds a fellowship in minimal access surgery. She mentors emerging professionals and emphasizes continuous learning.TransitionseliteHow Much Private Equity Is Paying for Veterinary PracticesPrivate equity firms have become the dominant buyers of veterinary practices in the U.S., having invested $51.6 billion between 2017 and 2023 with valuations reaching up to 16x EBITDA in early 2025. Mars Inc. remains a significant corporate player through its Banfield, VCA, and BluePearl networks, while regulatory bodies like the U.S. FTC and U.K.’s CMA are monitoring consolidation but have not halted deals.GlobeNewswireBluePearl Franklin Relocating to Expanded LocationBluePearl Franklin is relocating to a new 29,000-square-foot hospital in Brentwood, TN, opening September 20. The facility doubles in size from 12,000 sq ft and will add a blood bank in early 2026. Nearly 145 employees will move, with additional positions open.GlobeNewswireBluePearl Pet Hospital Opens New Location in MontereyBluePearl Pet Hospital will relocate its Monterey hospital to a new 15,000-square-foot veterinary medical center on September 9, expanding from 8,000 square feet. The new facility will include a CT machine and continue offering 24-hour emergency care and specialty services. All 60 current associates will move to the new hospital.GlobeNewswireBluePearl Pet Hospital is Reimagining End-of-Life Care for PetsBluePearl Pet Hospital announced BluePearl Pet Hospice, a service providing in-home end-of-life care for pets at its hospitals. The program also offers virtual consultations and Comfort Care for pets with chronic or terminal disease. The service is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family.GlobeNewswireBluePearl to Provide Cutting Edge Heart Intervention Procedure for PetsBluePearl Pet Hospital in Tampa began offering the Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) procedure for pets with severe mitral regurgitation. The minimally invasive treatment has a 95% success rate and is an alternative to open-heart surgery. Recovery involves up to six weeks of restricted activity.GlobeNewswireTraining and Mentorship Programs from BluePearl Aim to Combat Veterinary Professional ShortageBluePearl Pet Hospital offers EmERge and House Officer programs to train emergency and specialty veterinarians, addressing a critical industry shortage. EmERge has nearly doubled in size over the past year, with 2025 expected to be the largest graduating class. The House Officer programs report 94% of rotating interns seeking advanced training.PR NewswireBluePearl Launches University Partnership ProgramBluePearl announced the launch of its University Partnership Program, starting with a collaboration at Colorado State University to address the shortage of veterinary specialists in the United States. Under this initiative, BluePearl specialist Dr. Trevor Arnold will serve as a hybrid faculty member, splitting his time between clinical duties and academic instruction. The company plans to expand the program to additional institutions to further support veterinary education and industry sustainability.VetidealistThe Impact of Consolidation on Price and QualityAn opinion piece argues that private equity-backed consolidation in human healthcare has raised prices without improving quality, citing UC Berkeley findings of 11-54% price increases in consolidated metropolitan areas and higher readmission rates in larger physician groups. The author calls for similar research in veterinary medicine, noting the FTC forced VCA and BluePearl to divest 12 practices.