CAPNA, Inc. is a national group of high quality companion animal practice owners that believe that the improved practice of medicine and surgery is the key to success in Veterinary Medicine. CAPNA understands the important role of practice management in assuring the delivery of quality care to patients and excellent service to clients.

CAPNA founders are committed to building financially successful practices that can better meet the needs of practice owners, staff members, and the clients and pets they love.

The CAPNA business model encourages innovation and ‘operational autonomy’ at the local practice level while delivering efficiencies in operational systems in purchasing, HR, marketing, and risk management.


CAPNA’s Vision

To become the most respected and successful Companion Animal Veterinary group in North America by excelling in both medicine and practice management. To be innovators in developing life long career opportunities for growth and advancement for all members of CAPNA.


CAPNA’s Mission

To provide Veterinary Practice Owners and their staffs with a business structure that encourages a culture of independence, and innovation. CAPNA is dedicated to delivering the highest quality medical care to patients and the best education and service experience to clients, while achieving a fair and equitable profit for practice owners and shareholders.


CAPNA Members Leading the Veterinary Field

[ Photo ] Neal Beeber

CAPNA member Neal Beeber was recently published in the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine for his advancements in surgical management of tumors in ferrets.

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What Our Members are Saying About CAPNA:

[ Photo ] Edward Cole

“(CAPNA is)… a pioneer in setting new standards for the veterinary world of how to operate a veterinary hospital while being able to increase profits.”

- Edward R. Cole, DVM
Irvine Veterinary Services