Mission Pet Health at a glance
Who owns Mission Pet Health
Shore Capital Partners lists Mission Pet Health as an active portfolio company with a December 2024 investment date. It was formed by combining Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners, both Shore-backed. Bloomberg reported in November 2024 that Silver Lake was in talks to invest alongside Shore; we have not seen a company release confirming Silver Lake’s role.
Trades, footprint and model
Trades: Veterinary: general practice, specialty, urgent care, pet resorts
Footprint: 970+ locations in 43 states and 22,000+ teammates, per its website (September 2026).
Model: Mission describes partnerships with veterinary professionals, integrated back-office support, and medical autonomy for hospital teams. It also runs a program for lead DVMs to take ownership stakes.
Dated timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-03 | Shore Capital announces investment in a veterinary services platform (Southern Veterinary Partners) | |
| 2024-11-01 | Bloomberg reports Shore Capital and Silver Lake in talks over an $8.6B combination | |
| 2024-12 | Shore Capital portfolio page lists Mission Pet Health investment date | |
| 2025-07-21 | Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners announce the Mission Pet Health name; brand launched Aug 4, 2025 |
What they say they look for
Its site talks about “like-minded” veterinary professionals and preserving each hospital’s character. No size criteria are published on the pages we reviewed.
Questions to ask if Mission Pet Health approaches you
- Platform or add-on?
It sets the multiple range. Ask directly which one you would be.
- Cash at close vs rollover vs earn-out
Get the split in dollars. Ask how rollover equity is valued and when it can be sold. See rollover equity.
- Your role and for how long
Employment term, non-compete length and territory, and what happens if you leave early.
- What happens to your brand, people and customers
Get commitments on staff pay, benefits and brand in writing if they matter to you.
- Sponsor timeline
When did the current owner invest, and when do they expect to sell? It affects your rollover payout.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Mission Pet Health?
Shore Capital Partners lists Mission Pet Health as an active portfolio company with a December 2024 investment date. It was formed by combining Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners, both Shore-backed. Bloomberg reported in November 2024 that Silver Lake was in talks to invest alongside Shore; we have not seen a company release confirming Silver Lake’s role.
Is TradeExit Guide affiliated with Mission Pet Health?
No. We have no relationship with any acquirer and take no fees from buyers or sellers.
Sources
- Mission Pet Health - Shore Capital announces investment in a veterinary services platform ( (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Mission Pet Health - Bloomberg reports Shore Capital and Silver Lake in talks over an $8.6B (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Mission Pet Health - Shore Capital portfolio page lists Mission Pet Health investment date (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Mission Pet Health - Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners announce (accessed 2026-09-23)