The Aspen Group (TAG) has recently ANNOUNCED the rebranding of its animal health brand, AZPetVet to Lovet Pet Health Care, which consists of a network of 22 animal hospitals located across the greater Phoenix area in the state of Arizona. The company plans to expand its network of veterinary hospitals nationwide and will launch its flagship location in Chicago in January, 2025.
The company reached an agreement to acquire AZPetVet in August, 2022.
TAG The Aspen Group operates more than 1,300 retail health and wellness offices across 46 states in four distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. The brands include Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio and AZPetVet.
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Lovet Pet Health Care Launches Flagship Veterinary Hospital in Chicago, Rebrands AZPetVet Locations in Greater Phoenix Area Under Same Name (1.15.25)
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lovet-pet-health-care-launches-flagship-veterinary-hospital-in-chicago-rebrands-azpetvet-locations-in-greater-phoenix-area-under-same-name-302351215.html
Meet Lovet Pet Health Care (11.20.24)
https://www.azpetvet.com/blog/azpetvet-becoming-lovet/
- “AZPetVet has partnered with TAG – The Aspen Group, a leading healthcare support organization” — we’ll also be opening additional locations in the Valley, starting with a new location in Queen Creek opening in early 2025.
The Aspen Group to Acquire Network of 22 Cooperative Animal Hospitals in the Phoenix Area (8.19.22)
https://www.pets.care/news/2022/08/tag-the-aspen-group-reaches-agreement-to-acquire-azpetvet/
- The Aspen Group (TAG) announced it has reached an agreement to acquire AZPetVet. The Aspen Group is owned by private equity firms Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES), Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and American Securities, LLC.
Employee Reviews of Lovet Pet Health Care:
Reading company reviews at popular job websites about Lovet Pet Health Care can provide greater insight into the company’s leadership, culture, work conditions and its priorities — GLASSDOOR | INDEED.
- Recent acquisition by The Aspen Group has led to a very large downturn in company policies, ethics and values, as well as treatment of employees. Hospital Supervisor (February 15, 2024)
- “Upper management is now primarily concerned about numbers and revenue with little to no concern for employee wellbeing whether it be doctor or support staff.” In addition, the supervisor stated that “hospital budgets are absurdly low, leaving some to drown in piling requests for medications, treatments, etc.”
Rapid Consolidation of Veterinary Practices in Arizona Will Mean Higher Prices, Fewer Choices (September, 2024)
https://www.pets.care/rapid-consolidation-of-veterinary-practices-in-arizona-will-mean-higher-prices-and-fewer-choices-for-pet-owners/
- First-of-its-kind study conducted by CARE for Pets™ reveals 2 out of 3 independent general practices sold were acquired by a corporate consolidator — acquisition rate is accelerating.