Servicing Veterinarians in the Great Lakes Region for over 20 years
Servicing Veterinarians in the Great Lakes Region for over 20 years
We have all the pieces you need
to buy or sell a practice
About Us
Bret Halishak
Practice management, workflow, and financials, is something Bret loves to assist practice owners with both new and tenured. After working in the animal industry for over 15 years, Bret has the acumen to assist in a wide variety of aspects for your practice. Owning and operating a practice is night and day different than it was 10 years ago, or even 3 years ago. Talking through your goals as a practice owner is important, as it can take years to implement a passion or a goal of yours, and I want to be a part of it…
Kurt Liljeberg, DVM
With over 40 years in the veterinary industry, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg has a plethora of knowledge to help you plan your exit strategy. As a long time business owner, with multiple different practices in different states, Dr. Liljeberg has a keen sense on how to make sure you departure from ownership goes as smooth as possible. After working and servicing the Great Lakes area for 20 years, Dr. Liljeberg is ready to assist you with whatever questions you might have…
Events
May 3, 2024
2024 Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation – Vet Gala
Radisson Blu – Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Drive,
Bloomington, MN, 55425
Bret Halishak of Total Practice Solutions Group: Great Lakes is happy to support the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation’s inaugural Vet Gala. We look forward to seeing you!
June 11 - June 13, 2024
2024 Great Lakes Veterinary Conference (GLVC)
Mission Point Resort
One Lake Shore Drive,
Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
Join Bret Halishak of Total Practice Solutions Group: Great Lakes at this event. Bret is happy to discuss practice appraisals, selling a practice, corporate consolidators, practice buy-ins/buy-outs, and purchasing a practice with you at the event. We look forward to seeing you!
Listings For Sale
Articles
Top 10 Myths of Buying and Selling Veterinary Practices
Myth #1
“I heard my Practice should sell for the average of the last 5 years gross revenue.”
This is an antiquated ballpark method that may have been used many years ago. In actuality, revenue can have little to do with market value. Practices are Valued based on profitability and a multiple of earnings. Just because a practice has a gross of X does not necessarily mean it has any excess earnings. Have a Practice Valuation done by an industry professional to know and understand your market value.
Why Do Vets Sell Their Practices?
The decision to sell your veterinary practice is one that you may face at some point in your career as a practitioner of veterinary medicine. The sale of your practice can seem like a daunting task and involves emotional and financial decisions. However, it is an opportunity for more financial freedom or even retirement.
What Our Clients Say
"I wanted to take a moment to extend my sincere appreciation for everything Dr. Kurt Liljeberg and Bret Halishak have done over the past 18 months to guide me through my practice sale. They made a very challenging and stressful event go much smoother than I think anyone else could have done. Having them behind me allowed me to persevere through the many challenges and bumps along the way. Their guidance and advice made a world of difference for me, and brought a successful ending for both parties. I will never forget the countless times they provided sage advice and patience in this long process. It was my pleasure to work with Dr. Kurt and Bret. I will highly recommend them both and TPSG to anyone who faces the daunting task of selling their practice."
━ Dr. Tom Buchanan
The Downtown Veterinarian
Indianapolis, IN
"I am a practitioner in my seventies who has been blessed with a mature staff of doctors and technicians. Six of the licensed technicians have four decades of tenure in my practice. The obvious upside for a potential buyer of inheriting a stable, mature, efficient team was somewhat offset by the higher than average wages, salaries, and benefits that such a seasoned staff commands today. In addition, I was very concerned for the welfare of my longterm staff and would only entertain offers from corporations with a long track record of maintaining staff positions and not disrupting the culture and community of our clinic.
Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG was undaunted by this challenge and worked his vast network of corporate contacts at veterinary conventions, on the phone, and the internet to present me with three quality offers for my practice. I had tried to sell the clinic myself unsuccessfully for twelve months. With his superb guidance and commitment I had those offers within three months."
━ Dr. Tom Wiles
The Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic
Verona, PA
"Total Practice Solutions Group (TPSG) and Bret Halishak were instrumental in providing us with the information we needed to make the decision of a lifetime. We were ready for a change in our lives, but we were not sure if or when to take the leap. An opportunity to explore a private sale presented itself, but we were not even sure of the accurate valuation of our practice from which to negotiate. TPSG provided a practice valuation and assisted in initial sale negotiations. Ultimately, TPSG was able to market our practice and negotiate, what I feel to be, a very respectable sale price and terms, including continued rental income of our real estate. The process was not always smooth, but Bret was always present and available at any time to listen and act on our every concern. We would highly recommend Total Practice Solutions Groups and Bret Halishak to anyone looking to explore their change of a lifetime."
━ Dr. Nathan and Laurie Barlow
Rockford Veterinary Clinic
Rockford, MN