--- title: "Practice Sale FAQ | Right Fit Capital" description: "Answers to common questions about selling a veterinary or optometry practice with Right Fit Capital: cost, privacy, timing, value and buyers." url: https://www.rightfitcapital.com/faq --- # Frequently asked questions Straight answers about how we work. Don't see yours? Call (775) 416-6900 or book a 15-minute call. [Get introduced to a buyer](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/booking) [Call (775) 416-6900](tel:+17754166900) ## About Right Fit Capital ### What does Right Fit Capital do? We introduce veterinary and optometry practice owners directly to buyers who fit their goals, privately and one conversation at a time. There is no cost to the seller. ### Are you a broker? No. We introduce you directly to buyers who fit your goals. We don't list practices publicly, and you don't sign an agreement with us to get started. If a broker would serve you better, we'll introduce you to one we trust. ### How does Right Fit Capital get paid? Our clients pay us. There is no cost to the seller. ### Where do you work? With practice owners in all 50 states. ## Getting started ### Do I need to sign anything to get started? No. There is no agreement to sign to talk to us, and no obligation afterwards. ### What do you need from me? Just the basics: the size of your practice, property, goals and timing. No financials until there's a fit. ### What happens on the 15-minute call? We learn the basics, then tell you plainly whether there's a fit and what buyers look for. ### What documents will I need? Very little at first. A serious offer usually needs 2 to 3 years of financial statements, a practice overview, and equipment and lease or property details. ### Which practices do you work with? Veterinary and optometry practices. Buyers typically look for $750K+ in revenue (veterinary) or $400K+ (optometry). Outside these ranges? Every practice is worth a conversation. ### Do you work with multi-location practices? Yes. Multiple locations appeal to many buyers, especially groups expanding into new areas. ### My practice is a specialty or emergency clinic. Can you help? Yes. Most of the practices we work with are general veterinary practices and independent optometry practices, but our buyers include groups interested in specialty and emergency care. ### I'm not ready to sell yet. Should I still talk to you? Yes, and earlier is better. We'll give you candid feedback on timing and on what buyers would want to see, with no cost and no commitment. ## Cost and privacy ### What does it cost? There is no cost to the seller: no listing fee, no retainer and no commission from your proceeds. ### Will my staff or patients find out? Not from us. Your practice is never listed, and details go only to a buyer you've agreed to meet, when you're ready. ### Who sees my information? Only us, until you agree to an introduction. Then only the buyer you've chosen to meet. ### What do buyers see first? Only non-identifying details: practice type, size, region, number of doctors and a revenue range. Your name and financials are shared only once there's a fit and you agree. ### What are the risks of listing my practice publicly? Staff, clients, competitors and your landlord can hear before you are ready, and a public listing can attract buyers who are not qualified or not serious. ## Process and timeline ### What is the process from first call to closing? Three phases: we learn your goals, find the buyer who fits, and introduce you. You then talk to the buyer directly through the first call, financials, letter of intent, due diligence and closing, and we stay available throughout. ### How long does a sale take? Most sales take 6 to 18 months from the first call to closing, but you set the pace: the timeline depends on how quickly you want to move. ### How soon will I be introduced to a buyer? 95% of qualified owners receive an introduction within 24 hours of our initial call. ### What if the first introduction isn't right? We go back to the buyers we work with and look again. If a broader process would serve you better, we'll introduce you to a broker we trust. ### Can I talk to buyers before I decide to sell? Yes. Buyer conversations help you understand your value and options, and they carry no obligation to sell. ### Do I have to sell if I talk to you? No. The call is exploratory, and you decide whether, when and with whom to go further. ## After the sale ### Do I need to stay on after the sale? Most buyers ask the owner to stay for a transition period, commonly 2 to 5 years, full-time or part-time. The length is negotiable, and we look for a buyer whose plans match yours. ### What happens to my staff? Most buyers want to keep an experienced team, and you can negotiate protections for key staff. We introduce buyers whose approach to staff fits yours. ### Should I sell or lease my building to the buyer? It depends on your financial goals. Many buyers prefer to lease from you, which can give you ongoing income; others want to buy the property. Talk it through with your accountant. ## Value ### How do buyers value a practice? Most buyers price on adjusted EBITDA: your earnings, with your own pay reset to a market salary and one-off costs added back. Value then moves with revenue quality, doctors, growth, location and the type of buyer. ### What makes a practice attractive to buyers? Stable revenue and profit, doctor coverage beyond the owner, loyal clients or patients, a settled team, current equipment and a good location. Each lowers the risk of the purchase. ### Do you do valuations? No, we're not licensed to. The numbers come from buyers, or a specialist adviser, after an introduction. Our calculators give an educational estimate based on industry benchmarks, not an appraisal or financial advice. ## Veterinary and optometry ### What do veterinary practice buyers look for? At least one full-time DVM, $750K+ in stable annual revenue, two or more exam rooms, and a location within about 30 minutes of a metro area. ### What do optometry practice buyers look for? At least one full-time OD, $400K+ in stable annual revenue, two or more exam lanes, and a location within about 30 minutes of a major city. Optical sales and strong patient retention help. ### Who buys veterinary and optometry practices? National and regional groups, private-equity-backed platforms and independent veterinarians and optometrists. The right one depends on what you want from the sale. ### What is the market like right now? Active. Groups, private-equity-backed platforms and independent doctors are all acquiring, which gives owners of well-run practices real choices about price, structure and timing. ## For buyers and advisers ### Who are your clients? National and regional groups, private-equity-backed platforms, and brokers who represent individual buyers. ### How do you qualify owners? Every owner has a call with us about their goals, timing, practice and expectations. We introduce only owners who are seriously considering a sale and have agreed to talk. ### Which regions do you cover? The whole United States, in major metro areas and smaller markets. ### I'm a buyer. Can I work with you? Yes. Tell us your criteria on our deal flow page. ### How do your fees work for buyers? Please contact us to discuss. [Request deal flow →](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/buyers) ## Guides for practice owners - [Veterinary: What Is My Veterinary Practice Worth?](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/post/what-is-my-veterinary-practice-worth-2026-valuation-guide) - [Optometry: What Is My Optometry Practice Worth?](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/post/what-is-my-optometry-practice-worth) - [Veterinary: How Much Do You Make Selling a Veterinary Practice?](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/post/how-much-do-you-make-selling-a-veterinary-practice-taxes-deal-structure-earnouts-explained) - [Veterinary: What Happens to Employees When a Veterinary Practice Is Sold?](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/post/what-happens-to-employees-when-veterinary-practice-is-sold) - [Veterinary: Do I Need a Broker to Sell My Veterinary Practice?](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/post/do-i-need-broker-sell-veterinary-practice) - [Optometry: Do I Need a Broker to Sell My Optometry Practice?](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/post/do-i-need-broker-sell-optometry-practice) [All guides →](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/blog) ## Still have a question? Ask us on a 15-minute call It starts with a 15-minute call. There is no cost to the seller, no public listing, and you decide if and when you meet a buyer. [Get introduced to a buyer](https://www.rightfitcapital.com/booking) [Call (775) 416-6900](tel:+17754166900)