Veterinary Acquisitions in 2026

VetEvolve announced a joint venture partnership with Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Forest, Virginia, marking the company's 51st practice and its first JV arrangement. Gentle Care will continue operating under its existing name with founder Dr. Barbara Stevens remaining involved, expanding VetEvolve's Mid-Atlantic density and regional collaboration.

Instinct Science, a veterinary software and clinical tools company, has acquired ScribbleVet, an AI scribing platform for veterinarians. The deal brings ScribbleVet's AI documentation capabilities into Instinct's EMR and clinical workflow to create an intelligence-native veterinary practice management platform; ScribbleVet's team will join Instinct and its founder Rohan Relan will take a product leadership role.

Paw Prosper, a Denver-area provider of professionally-recommended pet wellness products, has acquired the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), a global provider of hands-on clinical training, certification, and continuing education in canine rehabilitation. The deal integrates CRI's education and certification programs into Paw Prosper's product portfolio to deepen the company's support for animal health professionals; Dr. Kara Amstutz will remain involved as Director of Clinical Education.