Leading Investment Group
Veterinary care and pet care where you need it when you need It. We are there.
Leading Investment Group
Veterinary care and pet care where you need it when you need It. We are there.
We Buy and Grow Companies
HK Vet Care acquires companies that are running profitably and need new leadership. When backing owners in business purchases, we provide capital and insight developed through operating a small business and dozens of M&A transactions.
We shoot straight and are an excellent match for owners who care about their business’s future, need a successor to lead it, and want to sell to an honest and experienced partner.
The company’s name, Herriot & Knight, combines two famous animal advocates, James Herriot and Mary Knight Dunlap. Mrs. Dunlap founded the Women's Veterinary Medical Association, known as the Association of Women Veterinarians Foundation. She wrote, "through our organization, we should offer guidance and help where needed so that others wi
The company’s name, Herriot & Knight, combines two famous animal advocates, James Herriot and Mary Knight Dunlap. Mrs. Dunlap founded the Women's Veterinary Medical Association, known as the Association of Women Veterinarians Foundation. She wrote, "through our organization, we should offer guidance and help where needed so that others will avoid our mistakes and most easily find happiness and success.” We strive to implement this in everything we do at HK Vet Care.
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Common Sellers Considerations
Cement Your Legacy
Deal with a Good Partner
Deal with a Good Partner
Many buyers erase owners’ legacies by consolidating facilities, cutting employees, and/or imposing their culture. HK preserves owners’ legacies by running the business well, keeping businesses’ names, and treating employees fairly.
Deal with a Good Partner
Deal with a Good Partner
Deal with a Good Partner
HK's experience and straightforward approach lead to efficiency and trust. Many other buyers lack knowledge, change terms at the last minute, fake interest to view confidential info, or tie owners up with an offer then fail to close.
Concern for Employees
Concern for Employees
Concern for Employees
Many buyers plan to let people go and are more concerned with short-term results than employees. HK works with the existing team, grows capabilities, rewards appropriately, and holds each other accountable, if needed.
Receive Fair Value
Concern for Employees
Concern for Employees
It often makes more financial sense for an owner not to sell. When an owner is selling, HK wants a win-win deal. Occasionally, others pay more because they’re cutting costs (your employees or facility) or can otherwise grow earnings.
Buyers That Build On Your Legacy
Company Traits
- Yearly revenue of $250,000 - $25 MM
- Privately Held
- Committed and skilled employees
Business Focus
- Dog daycare, boarding & grooming
- Pet store
- Veterinary hospital
- Dog training
Ideal Owners
- Concerned about the company's future
- Plan for succession & retirement
- Reduce stress from stepping off daily management
Who We Are
James Kunk
Chairman
Mr. Kunk retired as President of the Central Ohio Region for Huntington National Bank after 36 years of service. Huntington, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is the 14th largest bank in this country. He successfully led his team through 14 acquisitions as the bank grew from $2 billion to over $100 billion in assets.
Tina Huang
Founder & Managing Director
Tina has experience working across multiple industries. She worked at China Construction Bank Private Banking, Amazon Global Selling, and currently working as a financial analyst in the finance sector. She earned an MSEd in Statistics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Matthew McWhorter
Director
Mr. McWhorter retired from Shell Oil Company as the lead commercial attorney for its $18 billion/year Shell Chemicals division. During his career, Matt advised hundreds of public and private company clients across various industry groups on matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture financing, public offerings, corporate governance, and securities regulation.
Lisa Nolan
Director
Dr. Nolan is the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia since 2017.
Steve Goldberg
Director
Mr. Goldberg recently served as Principal in the Financial Services Practice at Grant Thornton LLP. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector, he has a wealth of experience working with financial institutions, broker-dealers, hedge funds, and various investment firms and asset managers.
Kevin Begley
Director
Mr. Begley is a seasoned advisor with CPA & CGMA certifications and over 45 years of experience in the public accounting arena, spending 31 of those years with a “Big 4” firm in New York City, Dallas & Cincinnati.
Hank Zupnick
Director
Mr. Zupnick previously worked as the CIO of GE Capital Real Estate. He brings over 30 years’ leadership experience in technology, operations, marketing, and human resources, having built and led successful, high performing teams of over 300 people for prominent European and American organizations.
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