Speaking & Education
Expert Voices in Veterinary Practice Ownership & Valuation
Every year, Ackerman Group’s partners educate thousands of veterinarians, practice owners, and industry professionals through conference sessions, webinars, and executive briefings. Our speakers bring clarity, candor, and credibility to complex business topics — from corporate valuation to deal structure to the realities of ownership transitions.
We’re trusted presenters for national conferences, corporate partner events, and educational series designed to help veterinarians make better business decisions.
Our Mission as Educators
Education has always been at the center of Ackerman Group’s purpose. We believe every practice owner deserves to understand their options clearly — before the decision to sell is even on the table. Our speaking sessions are designed to inform, not sell. Each combines practical data with real-world experience to help owners navigate a rapidly changing market with confidence.
“An exceptional broker teaches first and sells second.”
– Gary Ackerman, DVM, Founder & Managing Partner
Meet the Speakers
Ackerman Group’s three Partners combine veterinary, financial, and corporate leadership experience. Each offers a unique perspective on the business of veterinary medicine — and together, they form the profession’s most respected speaking team.
Dr. Gary Ackerman, DVM — Founder & Managing Partner
As a veterinarian, practice owner, and advisor, Dr. Ackerman bridges the worlds of medicine and finance. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on corporate consolidation and practice valuation. He founded Ackerman Group to ensure that practice owners have the same level of sophistication and support as the buyers across the table.
Speaking Topics:
– When Is the Right Time to Sell?
– How Corporate Buyers Determine Practice Value
– The Evolution of Veterinary M&A
– Ownership Transitions: Balancing Economics and Emotion
Select Engagements:
VMX, WVC, Fetch, VetPartners, Pathways, Uncharted Vet, and numerous corporate webinars.
Partner 2 Name, title – Partner
[Partner 2] brings deep experience in buyer negotiation, transaction structure, and financial analysis. Before joining Ackerman Group, [he/she] held leadership roles within corporate M&A and finance. Known for analytical precision and practical insight, [Partner 2] is frequently invited to speak on deal mechanics and offer structure.
Speaking Topics:
– Inside the Letter of Intent
– What Buyers Really Mean by “EBITDA”
– Negotiating from Strength: Structure, Taxes, and Terms
– Understanding Risk Allocation in Veterinary Transactions
Select Engagements:
VetPartners, VMX, WVC, and corporate training sessions.
Partner 3 Name, title – Partner
With expertise spanning deal execution, real estate, and post-closing advisory, [Partner 3] has led hundreds of successful veterinary practice transactions across the U.S. and Canada. [He/She] specializes in operational detail and practical application — helping owners prepare, transition, and thrive beyond the sale.
Speaking Topics:
– Maximizing Real Estate Value in a Corporate Sale
– Navigating Due Diligence with Confidence
– Common Pitfalls in Post-Closing Employment Agreements
– Integrating Operations After the Sale
Select Engagements:
Corporate webinars, regional CE programs, and national CE conferences.
Topics We Cover
Our sessions range from introductory overviews to advanced workshops for executives, buyers, and consultants. We tailor every presentation to match the sophistication and interests of each audience.
A. Practice Ownership & Readiness
– When is the right time to sell?
– How to prepare your practice for valuation
– What performance metrics actually matter
B. The Corporate Sale Process
How corporate buyers think & and what they prioritize
– Understanding “normalized EBITDA”
– The anatomy of a sale: from valuation to closing
C. Market Insights & Trends
– Consolidation trends in 2025 and beyond
– Valuation drivers and deal structures shaping the market
– How interest rates and lending trends impact practice value
D. Real Estate & Post-Sale Planning
– Maximizing property value in a sale
– Negotiating leases or sale-leasebacks
– What happens after closing: employment, earn-outs, and equity events
Previous Engagements
Ackerman Group partners regularly speak at the profession’s leading events — from national conferences to corporate webinars. We’ve collaborated with veterinary associations, financial institutions, consolidators, and CE platforms to deliver actionable education.
Past Appearances Include:
Host a Session
Whether planning a national conference, a client-facing webinar, or a training event, Ackerman Group customizes each session to your audience. Our presentations can be RACE-approved for CE credit or delivered as strategic briefings for executives and investors.
- Formats: In-person sessions, webinars, panel discussions, and private CE workshops.
- Duration: 45–90 minutes (customizable).
- Customization: Topics, Q&A length, and data depth tailored for your attendees.
Testimonials
“One of the most engaging CE sessions I’ve attended — honest, data-driven, and full of takeaways.”
— Attendee, VMX 2024
“Ackerman Group’s talk made complex deal dynamics finally make sense.”
— Corporate Partner, WVC 2023
Bring Ackerman Group to Your Event
Ackerman Group’s speakers combine veterinary insight, transaction experience, and an educator’s approach. If your audience includes practice owners, consolidators, or advisors, we can deliver a session that informs, inspires, and elevates your event.