CityVet Is Coming to Utah and this Model Is Worth Paying Attention To

If you have been watching the veterinary consolidation landscape with a mix of exhaustion and side-eye, this one is a little different.

CityVet, a growing community of locally owned veterinary practices, has announced its first Utah location: 347 East Crossroads Blvd in Saratoga Springs, expected to open in Q3 2026. It marks CityVet's entry into the Salt Lake City market and, according to the company, the beginning of a broader expansion across the greater SLC area.

But here is the part that makes this worth talking about.

The Veterinarian Owns the Clinic

CityVet's model is built around veterinarian ownership at the local level. Each clinic is owned by the veterinarian who practices there, not by a distant corporate entity. The vet shapes the culture, sets the tone, builds the client relationships, and makes the decisions that reflect their specific community.

That is not the way most consolidation stories go. 

“Entering a new market is never just about opening a clinic, it’s about finding the right veterinarian partners who want to build something lasting in their community,” said Dave Boguslawski, CEO of CityVet. “Our model is intentionally local. Each CityVet clinic is owned by the veterinarian who practices there, which allows them to shape the culture, build long-term relationships with clients, and deliver care in a way that reflects the needs of their community.”

The pitch is essentially this: you get the autonomy of independent practice ownership combined with the support infrastructure of a broader network. For veterinarians who want to own their practice but do not want to navigate the business side entirely alone, that combination is genuinely compelling.

Why Utah, Why Now

The Salt Lake City market is growing fast. Utah's population has expanded significantly over the past decade, and the greater SLC area includes a dense mix of suburban communities with high pet ownership rates. Saratoga Springs, where the first clinic will open, sits in Utah County and has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.

CityVet's entry into Utah is not just about one clinic. The company has indicated it plans to continue partnering with local veterinarians to open additional locations throughout the Salt Lake City metro and surrounding communities. The first location is a foothold, not a finish line.

The Bigger Picture

The veterinary industry is at an inflection point. Consolidation is not slowing down, but the conversation about what good consolidation looks like is getting louder. Models that preserve veterinarian autonomy, support local ownership, and prioritize community relationships over extraction are exactly what the profession needs more of.

CityVet’s core principle, that the veterinarian who practices in a community should own and lead that clinic, is a principle worth supporting.