Own your future
You’ve proven yourself as a veterinarian. Now, unleash your career as the owner of your hospital — without the headache of doing everything on your own.
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Take control of how you care
Your hospital is your vision. Choose your team, define your services and practice medicine on your terms. We support your vision without putting mandates on care.
Why we’re different
Purpose-built for veterinarians
Nobody else does more to put veterinarians first. Our franchise model supports your independence by reducing the stress of managing a business. You decide how you care, build your team and grow your business.
Affordable ownership
We reduce barriers to entry with a low franchise fee and no occupancy fees or royalty fees for your first year.
In-store hospital
Start strong with a newly refreshed hospital in a premium retail location with existing foot traffic. After your first year, occupancy fees are just $10 per square foot per year.
Business support
Say goodbye to administrative overload. Lean on our team for assistance with financing, training, marketing, tech support, maintenance and more.
Financial authority
You own your business. Keep the equity you earn and choose how you reinvest your profits, compensate your team and plan for succession.
The opening process
Your journey to ownership
From the first conversation to your hospital’s grand opening, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Start the Conversation
Reach out to our team to discuss your goals, desires and financial needs.
Find your new home
Review available locations to find a suitable PetSmart store to host your hospital.
Dive into the fine print
Review details of financials, operations and support to make an informed decision with confidence.
Apply for ownership
We’ll review your application together and begin the process of opening your hospital!
Start the Conversation
Reach out to our team to discuss your goals, desires and financial needs.
Find your new home
Review available locations to find a suitable PetSmart store to host your hospital.
Dive into the fine print
Review details of financials, operations and support to make an informed decision with confidence.
Apply for ownership
We’ll review your application together and begin the process of opening your hospital!
Hear from an owner
Dr. Vernard Hodges
Known for the TV series Critter Fixers: Country Vets, Dr. Vernard Hodges is now a PVS hospital owner. Hear his story on why he chose PetSmart Veterinary Services.
Owner Stories
See what PVS hospital owners are saying.
Dr. Perdew
PVS Raleigh Urgent CareOur partnership with PVS has been incredibly supportive and hands‑on. We always feel like they’re just as invested in our PVS Raleigh Urgent Care as we are.
Dr. Olivio
PVS BrandonPVS gives me the freedom to focus on pets – with a ready-to-go hospital, strong support, and the lowest fees in the industry.
Dr. Huddleston
PVS SW Las VegasWith PVS, I have the freedom to shape the culture, practice medicine my way, and build a hospital that supports both my team and my clients.
Model comparison
How does PVS compare?
When it comes to your career, you have choices. Here’s how the most common models stack up.
Franchise ownership (PVS Model)
Own your practice with the support of a proven system. You keep clinical independence while gaining built‑in demand, national brand recognition and full marketing and operational support.
Independent ownership
Operate fully on your own with complete control — but you’re responsible for every part of the business, including staffing, marketing, systems and growth.
Acquisition ownership
Buy an existing practice and step into immediate revenue, while often needing to modernize systems, processes or reputation over time.
Corporate / hybrid models
Partner with a corporate group that provides resources in exchange for partial ownership or control. Reduces admin work but limits autonomy and long‑term upside.
Benefits
Built on community
As an independent veterinarian, you aren’t just a hospital owner, but a pillar of your community. You are empowered and motivated to know your clients and provide the best, personalized care for their pets. That’s why we work hard to ensure our partner veterinarians thrive as doctor-owners, because we know your happy pet parents will become happy PetSmart shoppers — everybody comes out ahead.
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29.3 %Portfolio comp % growth
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130 K+Appointments completed in 2025
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16Weeks (avg.) from agreement to opening
Learn more
Ready to get started?
Get the details on hospital ownership with PVS.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Let’s address some common questions and concerns about ownership with PVS.
Ownership means you make the decisions around care, set your hours, choose your team and keep the profits. While ownership with PVS comes with requirements to uphold basic standards, you are free to build beyond those to shape your practice, such as by offering urgent care, exotic care or other services as you see fit.
Going solo means handling all aspects of the business yourself. With PetSmart Veterinary Services, you still own your hospital but receive back-office support, business consulting and enhanced buying power and economies of scale that solo practitioners can’t match.
Yes. You build your team and set your hours. You decide when the hospital opens, how many days you work and what kind of medicine you practice.
You own the equity in your practice. We help secure financing for your hospital, support your business and negotiate better rates with suppliers, but the wealth you create remains in your control.
No. With PVS, you’re an owner, not an employee. We provide support and structure but you make the decisions about your practice, your patients and your medicine.
Still have questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to our team anytime for help.
Looking for pet care?
Pet parents: click the link below to find a veterinary hospital near you. The contact form below is for veterinarians seeking practice ownership opportunities.
Ready when you are
Take control of your future and unleash your career. Reach out to our team to start your journey toward independence and autonomy today.
