As veterinary costs climb, private equity ownership of clinics draws scrutiny

By — Paul Solman Paul Solman By — Mary Fecteau Mary Fecteau Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/as-veterinary-costs-climb-private-equity-ownership-of-clinics-draws-scrutiny Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Veterinary care is becoming increasingly expensive for American pet owners. As prices rise, attention is turning to a major shift in the industry: private equity firms and large corporations buying up veterinary practices across the country. Paul Solman has the story. Listen to this Segment By — Paul Solman Paul Solman Paul Solman has been a correspondent for the PBS News Hour since 1985, mainly covering business and economics. @paulsolman By — Mary Fecteau Mary Fecteau