Southern Veterinary Partners acquires two more hospitalsApril 29, 2019Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is now operating in 12 states, after acquiring Glade Valley Animal Hospital in Frederick, Md., and Lyndon Animal Clinic in Louisville, Ky. The new acquisition brings the count to 79 animal hospitals between Texas and Maryland. "Our rapid growth from starting in one state in 2014 to 12 states in less than five years is more than I could have envisioned when I conceptualized SVP," says the company's chief executive officer, Jay Price, DVM. "This growth is due to our extraordinary veterinary leadership and management teams and the reputation we have built in the industry for listening to veterinarians' needs." "We welcome Jeffrey Head, DVM; Stephen Derrenbacher, DVM; and Lori Landis, DVM, from Glade Valley Animal Hospital and Kurt Oliver, DVM; Kourtney Roppel, DVM; Matthew Thompson, DVM; and Julia Gawley, DVM, from Lyndon Animal Clinic to our team of more than 300 veterinarians. These doctors now have a wealth of resources, best practices, and mentoring opportunities within SVP to help them grow in their careers."
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Southern Veterinary Partners creates new award to help students with debtJanuary 18, 2019A new award has been set up to help students deal with debt and create employment opportunities for the future.
Southern Veterinary Partners acquires its 70th animal hospitalJanuary 4, 2019Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) has acquired its 70th animal hospital, expanding its reach across 10 southern states.
Southern Veterinary Partners awards scholarships to three LMU studentsDecember 19, 2018Three students from the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) have been granted $25,000 awards directed toward their tuition.
Clinical award partnership aims to reduce student debt and provide jobsOctober 15, 2018Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has announced an award partnership with Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) aimed at reducing student debt and hiring quality veterinary associates.
Southern Veterinary Partners named 'Top Tiger' by Auburn UniversityAugust 9, 2018Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP), a veterinarian owned and operated a regional network of animal hospitals in the South, has been named an Auburn University's "Top Tiger," which recognizes the fastest-growing companies led by Auburn University alumni. Jay Price, DVM, CEO; Jeff Falone, DVM, chief medical officer; and Chase Whitworth, DVM, regional medical director, all graduates of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Barron Lakeman, chief development officer and graduate of Auburn University, received this honor. Based in Birmingham, Ala., SVP is the largest veterinary management company based in the South. It provides centralized support for its in-network animal hospitals, including marketing, HR, finance, inventory, and purchasing management, and provides enhanced benefits to team members. The hospitals retain their names, culture, and local commitment to their communities as well as veterinarians and staff. SVP's network includes 57 animal hospitals across 10 southern states.
Southern Veterinary Partners acquires hospital No. 50May 18, 2018Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) has hit hospitals 49 and 50 with its acquisitions of Tender Paws Animal Hospital in Conroe, Texas, and Crossroads Animal Hospital in Newnan, Ga. Birmingham, Ala.-based SVP is veterinarian owned and operated and is the largest veterinary management company in the South, operating in 10 states. Tender Paws Animal Hospital is SVP's fifth location in Texas; Crossroads Animal Hospital is its sixth location in Georgia. "It seems fitting to welcome Crossroads Animal Hospital as the 50th member of the SVP family," said Jay Price, DVM, CEO of SVP. "On our journey so far, we have come across many crossroads, choosing direction, as we have grown SVP into what it is today and laying groundwork for the future. I am honored to lead this team and am proud of this milestone we have achieved as a result of hard work and collaboration. We look forward toward the next 50." The company also was recently named a Top Tiger from Auburn University, recognizing the fastest growing companies by Auburn graduates, and to the Fast Track 30 by the Birmingham Business Journal, listing the 30 fastest-growing companies in Birmingham. SVP provides centralized support including marketing; human resources; finance, inventory, …
Southern Veterinary Partners network hits animal hospital No. 40February 13, 2018Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP), based in Birmingham, Ala., has acquired its 40th animal hospital with Friendship Veterinary Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Veterinarian owned and operated SVP regional network of animal hospitals is the largest veterinary management company based in the South. Friendship Veterinary Hospital is an American Animal Hospital Association-accredited hospital that provides care to companion animals and exotic pets. SVP provides centralized support for the animal hospitals in its network, including marketing, HR, finance, inventory, and purchasing management, and enhanced benefits to team members, according to the organization. The hospitals retain their names, culture, and local commitment to their communities as well as veterinarians and staff that provide their clients with high-quality veterinary care. SVP believes that leveraging its infrastructure allows the hospitals in its network to focus on medicine and their patients to facilitate best-in-class veterinary services and exceptional client experiences, the company stated.
Southern Veterinary Partners adds 6 hospitals to its networkOctober 26, 2017 Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) has expanded into North Carolina with the addition of Wilkinson Animal Hospital in Gastonia and Charlotte Street Animal Hospital in Asheville. Additionally, Goodwin Animal Hospital and Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital, both in Montgomery, Ala., and Barry Veterinary Hospital in Destin, Fla., and Soundside Animal Hospital in Navarre, Fla., have joined SVP's growing network of animal hospitals. SVP now has 33 animal hospitals in 10 southern states. The Birmingham, Ala.-based network is a veterinarian-owned and -operated regional network of Southeast animal hospitals. SVP provides centralized support for the animal hospitals in its network including marketing, HR, finance, inventory, and purchasing management. The hospitals retain their names, culture, and local commitment to their communities as well as veterinarians and staff. Visit svp.vet for more information.
Southern Veterinary Partners expands into South Carolina, TexasAugust 25, 2017Southern Veterinary Partners announced that five veterinary clinics have joined its organization. From Texas, the veterinary management company now includes Deerfield Animal Hospital in San Antonio, Denton Veterinary Center in Denton, and Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic in Kerrville.
