True ownership
PetSmart Veterinary Services empowers veterinarians to live their dreams of hospital ownership. Enjoy true independence, provide care your way, grow your business and unlock your full potential with the support of a national brand at your side.
Independence
With no corporate mandates on medicine, you’re in charge of how you care. We won’t push any particular clinic services or products. You are free to practice medicine in the way that aligns with your values and best serves your clients.
Location
We take the headache out of your real estate search. Take control of a recently remodeled or refreshed hospital inside a PetSmart store where pet parents are already walking by your door every day.
Support
Our team is here to help at every stage, from planning and financing your hospital to marketing, training, technology, maintenance and more.
Growth
As the owner, you build equity in your business and have full control over how you grow your hospital. Choose how to reinvest your profits, hire new staff, expand services and plan for retirement and succession.
Industry comparison
The difference is clear
Our ownership model is in a class of its own. Don’t fall for the traditional corporate buyout trap — PVS provides real support without harsh restrictions on your independence.
Local equity ownership
100% local practice ownership
Clinical autonomy
High
Operational support
High
Financial structure
No fees during first-year ramp-up; low, tiered royalties thereafter
Owner economics
Owner income tied to practice performance and equity ownership
Growth potential
Multi-site potential within PetSmart footprint
Local equity ownership
Franchise ownership, typically tied to franchisor structure
Clinical autonomy
Moderate to high within brand standards
Operational support
Moderate
Financial structure
Royalty-based fee structure and franchise fees
Owner economics
Owner income shaped by franchise economics and local operations
Growth potential
Multi-unit potential depending on territory
Local equity ownership
Shared or partial ownership
Clinical autonomy
Moderate to high with corporate involvement
Operational support
High
Financial structure
Shared economics, management fees or corporate participation
Owner economics
Salary, profit share or equity participation depending on structure
Growth potential
Growth depends on partner model and approvals
Local equity ownership
100% ownership
Clinical autonomy
High
Operational support
Low / self-managed
Financial structure
Full revenue retention, full operating burden
Owner economics
Full owner upside, full financial responsibility
Growth potential
Capital-dependent
Our commitment
Freeing vets to do what they love
We believe veterinarians do their best work when they’re free to focus on care. That’s why we support your back office and leave medicine to you.
Your values, your legacy
We are proud to promote PVS hospitals as independently owned. Your customers will see you as their local community vet, not the face of a large corporate provider. Your hospital is built on your vision, your intentions and your values.
People (and pets) come first
We support your recruiting efforts with guidance and job postings, but you get to hand-pick your staff. You are free to set compensation and benefits to attract your dream team. When you surround yourself with the right people, pets receive the best care — and we all win.
Start strong and carry on
Our fees are the lowest of any veterinary franchise model, with no occupancy fees or royalty fees for the first year. This gives you time to build your client base in the beginning. After that, our fees scale with revenue, not time, so you only pay more when you make more.
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.
