12/02/2025
IS YOUR VET CORPORATE??
Did you know that up to 50% of veterinary hospitals are now corporate owned? Yep, even in Louisiana!!
THEY DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME!!
ASK YOUR VETERINARY FRONT DESK IF THE ARE PRIVATELY OR CORPORATE OWNED!!
Sad to see Metairie Small Animal Clinic was bought out by NVA (National Veterinary Associates) in 2021, and that NVA is owned by JAB Holdings, a German owned Private Equity firm. JAB owns over 35% of all vet clinics in the U.S. now. Recently the Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order against JAB Partners designed to prevent the private equity firm from further consolidating control over specialty and emergency veterinary clinics.
When people wonder "Why are vet bills so high these days?" look no further. Gone are the days of the privately owned vet clinic, where they weren't trying to kick profits up to a Private Equity firm whose sole goal is to increase profitability for shareholders every quarter.
YES- THE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS!
NO- NOT AT CROSSPOINT!
This veterinary hospital is soley owned by Dr. Christie McHughes Barr.
They are making us compete with billion dollar negotiations. Did you know that corporate owned practices have negotiated costs of goods. They get 35% cheaper goods than I can, but they charge you 100% more than I do.
Stop supporting the Mars company and all of their CEOs. Support local. Besides. I know we offer better pet care anyway- prove me wrong! Their motives are driven by a dollar - ours are driven by what’s best for your pet!!
WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
With the utmost passion for my profession,
Dr. Mc
