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The magazine of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society
Issue 26.04 · July–August 2026
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Practices, positions & more

Live from the NYSVMS marketplace — practices for sale across New York and the Northeast, plus current positions. Tap More to read the full ad, or open the original listing.

Erie County, NY · For sale

Solo-doctor small-animal practice

Solo DVM, small-animal practice for sale. In 2025 the practice generated over $684,000 in gross revenue and is showing ~7% growth through early 2026. 2,400 SF facility with 2 exam rooms (space for a 3rd), a surgery suite, treatment area, and separate dog and cat areas. Real estate available; seller offering post-sale employment. (Listing #NY24).

PS Broker · info@psbroker.com · (800) 636-4740

Kings County, NY · For sale

Solo-doctor small-animal practice

Solo DVM, small-animal practice for sale. Generating over $1.14M in gross revenue with an estimated $347K cash flow in 2025, this well-established practice features a 1,900+ SF leased facility with 2 exam rooms (room for a third), excellent visibility, and strong growth potential. Seller transition available. (Listing #NY25).

PS Broker · info@psbroker.com · (800) 636-4740

Washington County, NY · For sale

Solo-doctor small-animal practice

Solo DVM, small-animal practice for sale. In 2024 the practice generated over $795,000 in gross revenue — a 17% year-over-year increase. Nearly 2,000 SF facility with 2 exam rooms, a central laboratory, a surgical suite, and an X-ray room. Real estate available. (Listing #NY23).

PS Broker · info@psbroker.com · (800) 636-4740

Westchester County · NYC Region · For sale

1½-doctor small-animal practice

Great opportunity — highly profitable 1½-doctor small-animal practice generating over $1.5M income, with normalized EBITDA over $500,000. Equipment newer or new: in-house ultrasound and endoscopes, digital rads, Avimark. Lovely town about 30 minutes from NYC. Two exam rooms with potential for a third; building on two commercial lots (each 50' × 100'), so expansion is definitely possible. Lease or purchase available; owner willing to remain as a part-time employee.

Charles Gordon · charles1492570@gmail.com

Southern Tier · Finger Lakes · For sale

Single-doctor practice, Schuyler County

New to market — a well-established veterinary hospital in Schuyler County. This single-doctor practice grossed just over $665,000 last year and is offered at $600,000, including both the practice and the real estate; a new owner can expect approximately $183,000 in take-home income after debt service. The free-standing facility features two exam rooms, a large treatment area, a digital radiology suite, a fully equipped surgical suite, and a comfortable waiting room. Currently open only four days a week with no nights or weekends — immediate room to grow through expanded hours or added services.

Meg Sternburg · meg@simmonsne.com · (781) 789-4647

Fairfield County, CT · For sale

Solo-doctor practice with real estate

An exceptional solo-doctor practice in one of Fairfield County's most desirable communities, generating $1.6M in revenue in 2025. Two well-equipped exam rooms, digital radiography, continual facility improvements, set on 3 meticulously maintained acres in a high-demand area with excellent client demographics. Hospital asking $1.1M; real estate asking $1.1M — the property includes a spacious 3-bedroom home, also available, for a zero-commute live-work lifestyle. With strong cash flow, a new owner can expect roughly $200K annually after debt service.

Meg Sternburg · meg@simmonsne.com · (781) 789-4647

Western NY · Niagara Falls / Lewiston · For sale

Established small-animal practice

Small-animal practice grossing $1.5M/year. Well established (over 90 years) and nicely equipped — in-house lab, digital x-ray — in the Niagara Falls/Lewiston area of Western New York. Owner wishes to retire as soon as possible and is offering the practice at a very reasonable price. Real estate optional (also available at a very reasonable price); the practice can be sold alone.

Walt McCarthy · waltdvm@yahoo.com · (716) 773-3182

Hudson Valley · Ulster County · For sale

Full-service SA hospital

One-plus-doctor full-service small-animal hospital in the vibrant county of Ulster. This 4,100 SF hospital grosses over $500K annually with much opportunity and demand for growth. Three exam rooms, well-equipped with digital x-ray, in-house lab, Engler dental unit, laser therapy, and ultrasound.

Lori Smith · info@monarchpracticetransitions.com · (973) 307-8338

Hudson Valley · Dutchess County · For sale

One-doctor small-animal practice

One-doctor small-animal practice grossing over $600K in Dutchess County. A state-of-the-art 2,200 SF building with 2 exam rooms and a second-floor lounge, with potential to expand to 4 or more exam rooms. The practice sits on 2.8 acres on a busy highway corner with plenty of parking.

Lori Smith · info@monarchpracticetransitions.com · (973) 307-8338

Adirondack Region · Lake George · For sale

AAHA one-to-two-doctor practice

One-to-two-doctor practice in the Lake George area of the beautiful southern Adirondack mountains. AAHA-certified and grossing over $1 million, with a complete in-house lab, digital x-ray, and paperless computerized records. Owner willing to stay on during transition; pleasant working environment and long-term, great support staff. Practice real estate for sale or lease.

Chris Rocchio, DVM · info@monarchpracticetransitions.com · (518) 852-8973

Long Island · Suffolk County · For sale

North Shore SA practice

Don't miss this opportunity — a high-demand one-doctor small-animal practice that can easily support another FTE associate on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Free-standing building with future expansion possibilities, grossing $1.7M in revenue with solid profit margins and a great team in place. This state-of-the-art 2,250 SF facility features 3 exam rooms and an open treatment area, and is well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory.

Lori Smith · info@monarchpracticetransitions.com · (973) 307-8338

Southwestern NY · For sale

Solo-doctor practice (est. 30 years)

Small-animal practice in southwestern New York grossing ~$1.2M, with a solo doctor on a four-day work week. Established 30 years in a scenic and welcoming community. The facility is well-equipped and well-maintained, with three pass-through exam rooms, a bereavement room, four indoor runs, and much more. Call for more information. (NY-9615).

Bret Halishak · bret@tpsgsales.com · (440) 933-4522

Western NY · For sale

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Bret Halishak · bret@tpsgsales.com · (440) 933-4522

Capital District · For sale

FREE small-animal hospital with real estate

FREE small-animal hospital with purchase of the real estate. Own your work, your home, your destiny.

Dr. Alex Taksir · citipet55@gmail.com · (518) 881-8354

Palm Beach County, FL · For sale

Turnkey integrative & repro practice

Thriving veterinary practice for sale in Palm Beach County — general, integrative, and reproduction medicine. Turnkey clinic with top-tier equipment (IDEXX Catalyst, ProCyte One, InVue DX, SNAP Pro, centrifuge, integrative fear-free exam room, companion laser, electroacupuncture, TOSOH AIA-360 progesterone analyzer, digital IDEXX x-ray, CASA analysis, Mindray ultrasound, transcervical insemination endoscope) and ezyVet/Weave software. A single-doctor practice intentionally designed with no staff, for a low-stress, one-patient-at-a-time model and a flexible South Florida lifestyle. No surgeries on-site currently, but ample room to expand. Rent $1,590/mo; asking $425K. Owner retiring and relocating abroad.

KS · truthfactsandfindings@gmail.com · (516) 512-3279

Brooklyn, NYC · For sale

Established GP, Bensonhurst

Well-established small-animal general practice serving the Bensonhurst community since 2010. Asking $599,000; grossing $600,000. 1,800 SF plus basement, with a fully equipped surgical room, digital x-ray capabilities, a complete dental suite, two exam rooms, an in-house laboratory, a full-service pharmacy, a kennel/boarding area, and a spacious client waiting room.

Eduard Lutasnkiy · bathanimalhosp@yahoo.com · (347) 326-1155

Capital District · Position

Associate Veterinarian — Brunswick Veterinary Hospital, Troy

AAHA-accredited, privately owned. No weekends, nights, or after-hours; 30-minute routine appointments and manageable caseloads. Up to $160K.

Nicole Lamora, DVM · doclamora@gmail.com · (518) 279-0700

Hudson Valley · Position

Part-time associate — integrative practice, Shokan

One-doctor integrative small-animal practice; flexible schedule, no on-call, surgery and appointments. $50K–$80K based on experience.

Laraine Caliri, DVM · ldcdvm@aol.com · (845) 706-0999

Western NY · Position

Shelter Medicine Veterinarian — Ten Lives Club

Spay/neuter and medical care for shelter cats; develop skills in high-volume and shelter medicine. Experience with cats required; new grads considered. $145K–$155K.

Joe Sprague · joeSprague@tenlivesclub.com · (716) 646-5577 x104

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Connections is published bimonthly by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Inc., 300 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 314, Albany NY 12203. Subscriptions are $1/year to members as part of their annual dues, $25/year to subscribers and $50/year to nonmember veterinarians in New York State. Opinions expressed in articles and editorials of Connections are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Inc. Second-class postage paid at Albany, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to NYSVMS, 300 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 314, Albany NY 12203.

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