Encore Vet Group

Name

Encore Vet Group

Legal name

Encore Vet Group

Website

https://encorevet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Practice Management

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise & Multi-site Veterinary Operations (Corporate/Group Practice) (HLAMAMAI)

Keywords

• Veterinary practice management
• Veterinary consulting services
• Veterinary continuing education
• Veterinary practice acquisition
• Animal hospital operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary practice partnerships and acquisitions: Encore acquires or partners with independent veterinary practices, providing infrastructure support (payroll, accounting, HR, marketing, IT) in exchange for equity or ownership. Partner hospitals retain their local brand and autonomy while gaining access to Encore's collective resources.
2. Consulting and coaching services: Encore Veterinary Consulting provides tailored professional consulting services to independent veterinary clinics, including coaching plans (6- and 12-month programs), client experience programs, leadership training, practice manager recruiting, and strategic planning.
3. Education and training programs: Education offerings include the Encore Performance Academy (exclusive to Encore team members), on-demand classes through The Nest (open to all veterinary professionals), Compassion Satisfaction Accredited Workplace (CSAW) program, and veterinary externships. Revenue generated through program fees, accreditation fees, and training partnerships.
4. Compassion Satisfaction Workplace Accreditation (CSAW): Annual accreditation program for veterinary practices focused on team well-being and workplace culture. Priced at $975 annually, available to both independent and group-owned practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Encore Vet Group acquires and partners with independent veterinary practices, providing collective infrastructure support (payroll, accounting, HR, marketing, IT) while preserving each practice's local brand and autonomy. The company also delivers consulting, coaching, and continuing-education services (Encore Performance Academy, Mentorcore mentorship, CSAW workplace accreditation, and Encore Veterinary Consulting) to independent veterinary practices and the broader veterinary profession.

Product overview

Encore Vet Group is a veterinary practice group operating across multiple U.S. states, offering a unified portfolio of services organized around three pillars: Work (partner hospital network and career opportunities), Learn (education and training programs), and Consult (consulting services for independent practices). The core products include the Encore Performance Academy (leadership and professional education), Mentorcore (mentorship ecosystem with VIP new-grad program), CSAW (Compassion Satisfaction Accredited Workplace Program for team well-being), and Encore Veterinary Consulting (tailored consulting services). Supporting sub-products include Client Experience Services, Coaching Plans, Leadership Training, Practice Manager Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Veterinary Lectures, Vet Student Externships, Resume Coaching, and the FlightPlan podcast. The company does not operate a unified software platform with modules but rather delivers services through direct engagement, training programs, and consulting partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mentorcore: Full ecosystem of mentorship, learning, wellness, and community for veterinarians at every stage of their career. Includes the VIP (Veterinary Impact Practicum) 20-week new-grad program developed in partnership with IndeVets.
• Encore Performance Academy
• Compassion Satisfaction Accredited Workplace (CSAW) Program
• VetSupport
• The Nest

Products and services

• Encore Performance Academy Leadership and professional education platform offering RACE-accredited courses (in-person and online) for veterinary practice leaders, covering topics such as influential leadership, strategic leadership, inventory management, safety training, and doctor communication. Aimed at veterinary practice leaders and team members.
• Mentorcore (including VIP - Veterinary Impact Practicum) Full ecosystem of mentorship, learning, wellness, and community for Encore veterinarians at every career stage, centered on the VIP (Veterinary Impact Practicum) 20-week new-grad program that combines clinical learning, 1-on-1 mentor calls, and live cohort sessions. Targeted at new graduate veterinarians (0-2 years experience).
• Compassion Satisfaction Accredited Workplace (CSAW) Program First-of-its-kind veterinary workplace accreditation program recognizing and supporting veterinary teams in creating healthy, sustainable workplace cultures; evaluates practices across six pillars of compassion satisfaction and awards Gold or Silver accreditation status. Open to both independent and group-owned veterinary practices at $975 annually.
• Encore Veterinary Consulting Tailored professional consulting services for independent veterinary clinics, encompassing client experience programs, coaching plans, leadership training, practice manager recruiting, strategic planning, and on-demand training resources. Aimed at independent veterinary practice owners and managers not seeking full acquisition.
• Coaching Plans 6- and 12-month personalized consulting partnerships offering ongoing support through on-site visits, consistent coaching calls, unlimited access to Encore Online Academy, 15% store discount, and no separate travel fees. Customized to practice needs. Targeted at independent veterinary practice owners and managers.
• Leadership Training Program Six-month servant leadership program covering ten vital leadership concepts through twelve one-hour meetings, homework resources, a leadership workbook, and post-program follow-up. Designed for veterinary practice leaders.
• Practice Manager Recruiting Flat-fee recruitment service for veterinary practice managers including job ad creation, applicant screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding support. Aimed at independent veterinary practice owners seeking practice manager talent.
• Strategic Planning Strategic planning services offered in three packages: Stand-alone (2-day visit plus 30 days virtual support), 6-Month Package (5 months virtual post-visit support), and Premium 6-Month Package (two 2-day visits and 5 months virtual support). Aimed at independent veterinary practice owners and leadership teams.
• Client Experience Services Consulting services including a two-day Client Experience Exploration Visit providing 360-degree assessment of client journey and a Telephone Learning Center (TLC) program for CSR phone skills coaching. Aimed at independent veterinary practices seeking to improve client experience.
• Vet Student Externships Veterinary student externship program across the Encore hospital network offering hands-on experience in real-world animal hospital settings. Targeted at veterinary students.
• Veterinary Resume Coaching One-on-one resume coaching sessions for veterinary students and new graduates, providing personalized feedback and guidance on formatting and showcasing experiences. Targeted at veterinary students and new graduates.
• Veterinary Lectures Guest speaker presentations at veterinary schools covering business and medical topics such as practice leadership, anesthesia complications, equine dentistry, and veterinary litigation. Delivered through VBMA chapter partnerships at veterinary schools nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Harbor Point Animal Hospital named AAHA's 2025 Accredited Practice of the Year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ovation 2025 Annual EventcoreOthers · 17 October 2025Annual internal leadership event hosted by Encore Vet Group for practice managers and leaders across Encore practices. Held October 15-17, 2025 in Schenectady, NY with over 150 attendees. Features connection, learning, and inspiration for veterinary leaders.
• IDEXXsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEXX is a sponsor for lodging support opportunities available to veterinary student externs at Encore partner hospitals. Terms apply. This partnership helps reduce barriers for students pursuing externship experiences.
• IndeVetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndeVets partnered with Encore Vet Group to develop VIP (Veterinary Impact Practicum) — a 20-week new-grad mentorship program combining clinical learning, 1-on-1 mentor calls, and live cohort sessions. VIP is a core component of the Mentorcore ecosystem.
• The Nest Learning (thenestlearning.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Nest Learning provides on-demand online classes and training resources accessible to all veterinary professionals. Encore distributes The Nest's courses alongside its own offerings. The Nest also provides training workbooks and in-person full-day training opportunities. The Telephone Learning Center (TLC) program is offered through The Nest platform.
• Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBMA chapters at veterinary schools partner with Encore for guest lectures on veterinary business and medical topics. Encore speakers present at schools across the country through VBMA-organized events, helping bridge the gap between veterinary school curricula and practice management knowledge.
• PetDesksupportingTechnology or IntegrationPetDesk is credited as powering Encore's digital/pet care app platform. PetDesk provides pet health management technology integrated into Encore's service offering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare (formerly Pathway Vet Alliance) is a PE-backed veterinary consolidator operating general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals across the U.S. Closely comparable multi-site acquisition model with similar geographic footprint strategy.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: BluePearl is a U.S. specialty and emergency veterinary hospital operator, owned by Mars Petcare. Comparable to Encore's partner-hospital model in multi-site scale, though focused on specialty/emergency rather than general practice.
• PetVet Care Centers: PetVet Care Centers is a PE-backed multi-site veterinary hospital operator with a comparable partnership-acquisition model targeting independent U.S. practices. Direct competitor for seller pipeline.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is one of the largest private veterinary practice consolidators in the U.S., acquiring independent companion animal, specialty, and equine hospitals. Directly comparable to Encore as a multi-site group practice operator with similar acquisition-led growth strategy.
• Mission Veterinary Partners: Mission Veterinary Partners is a PE-backed veterinary group practice operator in the U.S. mid-market with a similar doctor-led partnership philosophy. Highly comparable to Encore in size, structure, and acquisition-led playbook.

Others

• PetDesk: PetDesk powers Encore's pet care app platform and provides client-communication and engagement technology. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent enabling technology partner serving the same veterinary market.

Broad incumbents

• Mars Petcare (Banfield / VCA Animal Hospitals): Mars Petcare owns Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA Animal Hospitals, making it the largest U.S. veterinary consolidator. While broader in scale and corporate branding vs. Encore's autonomy-preserving approach, it is the defining incumbent competitor.
• PetIQ (Wellness Pet Care): Wellness Pet Care (formerly PetIQ) operates veterinary clinics and wellness services across the U.S. through partnerships with retailers. A broader incumbent in the veterinary services space with overlapping acquisition activity.

Emerging players

• IndeVets: IndeVets is a veterinary staffing and mentorship company that partnered with Encore to develop the VIP (Veterinary Impact Practicum) program. Partial overlap on the talent-development side of Encore's Mentorcore ecosystem.

Regional players

• VetStrategy: VetStrategy is a Canadian veterinary consolidator acquired by Pets at Home, operating companion animal hospitals primarily in Canada. Highly comparable business model (acquisition-led group practice) but geographically distinct from Encore's U.S. footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/encorevetgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/encore-vet-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/encorevetgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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