Last checked Sep 25, 2026
Willard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, Massachusetts)willardvet.comWillard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, Massachusetts) is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Willard Veterinary Clinic is part of VetCor, which is controlled by private equity funds managed by Harvest Partners (and partner firm Cressey & Company), so the clinic is currently private-equity-owned.
Notes
- VetCor announced on December 18, 2020 that Willard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, MA) was added to the VetCor family of practices, indicating the clinic is operated/controlled within the VetCor platform.
- A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) early termination notice dated April 7, 2015 references Harvest Partners VI, L.P. in connection with VetCor Group Holdings Corporation, supporting that VetCor became PE-owned/controlled by at least 2015.
- Willard Veterinary Clinic’s own website states it was founded/established in 1984 and lists its address in Quincy, MA.
- The VetCor blog post notes that the clinic was purchased in 1997 by Dr. Meg Connelly and her husband Bob; however, it does not identify the original 1984 founder(s).
- Unable to reliably identify a direct, current Willard Veterinary Clinic logo image URL from official/authoritative sources within the accessible materials; therefore logoUrl is set to Unknown.
Sources
- Willard Veterinary Clinic Becomes Partner Practice 413 (Dec 18, 2020)
Vetcor - Shows Willard Veterinary Clinic was added to Vetcor on December 18, 2020; also states it was originally founded in 1984 and purchased by Dr. Meg Connelly and her husband Bob in 1997.
- About Us
Willard Veterinary Clinic (official site) - Provides founding year (1984) and confirms the clinic identity/location information on the official website.
- Our Practice
Willard Veterinary Clinic (official site) - States the clinic was established in 1984 and serves Quincy/South Shore area (supports founding year/location context).
- Early Termination Notice (Harvest Partners VI, L.P.; Cressey & Company Fund IV, LP)
U.S. Federal Trade Commission - Supports that Harvest Partners/Cressey were involved in a 2015 transaction related to VetCor Group Holdings Corporation (used as the earliest supported PE-ownership date).
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinarian
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- https://www.willardvet.com/uploads/SiteAssets/481/files/handouts/Willard-Veterinary-Clinic-brochure.pdf
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- https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/servlet/RooBusinessPDF?docTypeId=14&ruleActionId=463230
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Ownership FAQ
Is Willard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, Massachusetts) owned by private equity?
Yes. Willard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, Massachusetts) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by Harvest Partners, LP and Cressey & Company (via VetCor).
Who owns Willard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, Massachusetts)?
VetCor (a veterinary practice operator controlled by private equity funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP and Cressey & Company)
When was Willard Veterinary Clinic (Quincy, Massachusetts) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 25, 2026.