Our doctor partners don’t sell their practices — they co-own them with VPP. By offering a true partnership model, VPP enables veterinarians to retain clinical autonomy and brand identity while gaining the operational and strategic support to reach their potential. VPP is also committed to the success of veterinarians by offering multiple pathways to partnership through tailored co-ownership opportunities.
As the owner of Pooler Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Mike Ammermon interviewed every group that came to the table. What stood out about VPP was the mission behind the business.
Before partnering with VPP, Dr. Lindsey Rockwood felt like she was doing at least five jobs at once. Now she gets to show up as the doctor, lead her team, shape her hospital’s culture, and be present for her son outside of work.
Since opening Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital, Dr. O’Keefe has enjoyed full ownership and autonomy over her brand, her culture, and her vision, with the back-end support to make it work.
Dr. Webster has been a VPP partner since 2020: “Having these other business professionals come in and help me, it really is a game changer.” That’s what partnership is supposed to do. Free veterinarians to focus on medicine, and life.
A few months into partnership and the feeling hasn’t faded. “There was so much connection and so much collaboration. The vibe in the room was just all positive.”
How a Homecoming raffle, a working day at one of our hospitals, and the VPP Employee Assistance Fund reflect what it means to be one community.
Meet Dr. Stu Robson — veterinarian, founding partner of Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital Group, and the heart behind a practice he built and started in his backyard.
When a trusted colleague told Dr. Stevens he should talk to VPP, he took the advice and he hasn’t looked back. As a local owner, he gets to stay connected to his community while having a partner who’s just as committed to his practice’s success as he is.
When Dr. Mark Epstein and the team at TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals started thinking about their exit strategy, they knew they didn’t want to just sell and walk away. They wanted a partner who could help unlock the value they had built — and who would carry their people forward long into the future.
After years of vision, heart, and hard work, Dr. Kelly Rew’s de novo hospital, Live with Grace Animal Hospital, is officially open! We are proud to stand alongside her on this journey within the Port St. Lucie community.
More room for medicine. More time for life. Dr. Hillary Schilke shares how partnering with VPP allowed her to step away from the late nights spent managing her practice, and step back into what she went to school for: caring for animals.
When work gets hard (and life does too) having people who truly care makes all the difference. In this video, Dr. Robin Simpkins shares how VPP support helped her through one of the most challenging years of her career.