Gryphon-Backed Heartland Veterinary Partners Acquires Family Vet Group
July 25, 2022
Heartland Veterinary Partners, backed by Gryphon Investors, has acquired Family Vet Group (FVG), a multi-location general practice veterinary provider. Terms were not disclosed; FVG operates practices across Florida, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina and Indiana, supports over 40 veterinarians and roughly 200 employees, and its family ownership (Highland Ventures LTD) will retain underlying real estate and serve as a strategic real estate partner.
- Buyers
- Heartland Veterinary Partners, Gryphon Investors
- Targets
- Family Vet Group
- Sellers
- Highland Ventures LTD, Family ownership group
- Platforms
- Heartland Veterinary Partners
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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