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Veterinary Clinic Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your veterinary clinic is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Veterinary clinic valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and partnership buyouts. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples plus equipment asset value to estimate market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 2.8×–4.0×)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Veterinarian Compensation + add-backs
- Median general clinic sells at ~3.4× SDE
Built for clinic owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 240+ veterinary clinics (2025–2026). Methodology
Clinic Financials
Estimated Value
$1,241,000
Range: $1,022,000 – $1,460,000
At 3.40× SDE on $365,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$1,241,000
Revenue-Based Value
$1,080,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.7× – 1.1×
Median 0.90×
SDE Multiple
2.8× – 4.0×
Median 3.40×
EBITDA Multiple
3.5× – 5.5×
Median 4.50×
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are veterinary clinics valued?
Most veterinary clinics are valued using SDE multiples (2.8×–4.0×) with partial equipment asset value. A clinic with $365K SDE at 3.4× would be worth ~$1.2M before adjusting for location, service mix, and facility condition.
What is a good SDE multiple for a veterinary clinic?
The median SDE multiple for general veterinary clinics is 3.4×. Clinics with strong wellness programs, diversified revenue, and modern facilities command 3.6×–4.0×. Rural or single-DVM clinics may sell at 2.8×–3.2×.
What is SDE for a veterinary clinic?
SDE equals net profit plus owner veterinarian compensation and discretionary add-backs. For an owner-operator earning $185K with $180K net profit, SDE is approximately $365K before depreciation, interest, and one-time expenses.
How much is a veterinary clinic with $1.2M revenue worth?
A clinic with $1.2M revenue and $365K SDE typically sells for $1.0M–$1.5M (2.8×–4.0× SDE), with a median around $1.2M at 3.4×. Actual value depends on DVM count, corporate vs independent status, and geographic market.