On the other side of the country, Stanford Bell was working on a plan to help veterinarians own their own clinics. Stanford and Dermot met and brought their visions together to create a new approach —put the power back in the hands of veterinarians while providing the business and financial support that veterinarians need and deserve. They knew from the outset that to create such a business, they would need investors that were more interested in the vision than in the bottom line. We are proud to say that a majority of AcharaVet is owned by veterinarians –veterinarians that have watched the industry move away from practitioners and into the hands of private equity and venture capital firms that have no experience working in a veterinary practice. Our goal is to return the balance between people, purpose, and profitability, and give back to the community that has given so much to us.

 

We are super excited to announce our first clinic is opening in one of the hottest places to move in the country –The award-winning Fiver Forks neighborhood of Greenville, SC! The Five Forks community offers a rural feel with lots of green space and parks, all with the convenience and options of a major city. It’s been rated as the #1 Place to Raise a Family in South Carolina and the #2 Place to Buy a House with an exceptionally low cost of living. With its family–friendly reputation, Five Forks offers a great selection of schools as well as an emphasis on fun activities for the whole family. One of the most popular places to experience the hot days of summer is Discovery Island Waterparkwhich features a lazy river and a huge pool with multiple water slides. And be sure to bring Fido along to the many pet-friendly locations, including one of our favorites, Unleashed Dog Bar, serving up lots of tail-wagging spaces to roam with an ever-fresh selection of brews on tap for our human friends.