399 - Selling Your Practice To A Group

Thinking about selling your veterinary practice but worried about losing your culture, team, or control? Dr. Mary Sheridan shares her real experience navigating the sale process, what she got right, what she’d do differently, and how she protected what mattered most.This episode is brought to you ad-free by Blue River Pet Care!This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Uncharted Veterinary Conference. This content should not be considered financial, legal, or business advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals before making decisions related to their individual circumstances.Mary Sheridan is originally from New Jersey, and her first degree from Middlesex College was in Marketing Art and Design. She worked in advertising as an Art Director for two years before returning to school to pursue Biology. Following a stint at California State University, she received her B.S. from Portland State University in Oregon. In 1996, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University. Following graduation, she moved to Maine and joined the staff at Winthrop Veterinary Hospital. She became an active member of Maine Veterinary Medical Association and served as its president in 2003. After seven years of practice, she left WVH to pursue an interest in emergency medicine and critical care and joined a 24-hour emergency hospital. She moved to North Carolina for two years and continued to gain extensive experience in internal medicine and surgery. In 2006 the allure of Maine pulled her back north and she rejoined her friends at WVH and become a partner with Bill Bryant. Mary is a member of the board of Kennebec Land Trust. Her husband, Matt Crane, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Their son, Finn, is a mechanical engineering major at RIT. When she gets spare time again she hopes to return to Community Theater.