# Encore Vet Group

> Encore Vet Group is a Saratoga Springs, New York-based community of veterinary hospitals founded in 2018 by Ted Sprinkle, DVM, Lance Sprinkle, and Bo Iler. Rather than running a top-down corporate chain, Encore acquires established community and legacy veterinary practices and then hands the day-to-day medicine and culture back to the local teams while layering on business support, leadership training, and mental-health resources. Backed by private-equity firm North Castle Partners, the group has grown to roughly 60 hospitals and around 1,900-2,200 team members, and it operates education platforms like Encore Performance Academy and the MentorCore virtual mentorship program for new graduates.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Ted Sprinkle (Co-Founder, DVM, Executive Chairman (former CEO)), Lance Sprinkle (Co-Founder, President & CEO), Bo Iler (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~1,900-2,200 employees
- **Products:** Practice Partnership & Transition Support, Encore Performance Academy, MentorCore, Compassion Satisfaction Workplace Accreditation, Externship & Education Programs
- **Notable:** Grew to roughly 60 veterinary hospitals across the US since entering the space in 2019., Became the first corporate partner of Cornell's Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship (2019)., Built a team of roughly 1,900-2,200 veterinary professionals.

## Products & services

- **Practice Partnership & Transition Support** — Acquires thriving community and legacy veterinary practices and provides business support, back-office operations, and transition consulting while leaving clinical and cultural decisions with local teams.
- **Encore Performance Academy** — Leadership and management development platform (RACE-accredited courses) that trains veterinary teams in leadership, communication, and operations.
- **MentorCore** — A 12-month virtual mentorship program designed to support new veterinary graduates through their critical first year in practice.
- **Compassion Satisfaction Workplace Accreditation** — A wellness and workplace-culture accreditation focused on mental health, employee well-being, and compassion satisfaction.
- **Externship & Education Programs** — Continuing education, externship programs, and professional development partnerships, including work with Cornell's Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship.

## Achievements

- Grew to roughly 60 veterinary hospitals across the US since entering the space in 2019.
- Became the first corporate partner of Cornell's Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship (2019).
- Built a team of roughly 1,900-2,200 veterinary professionals.
- Launched RACE-accredited leadership training through Encore Performance Academy.
- Created the Compassion Satisfaction Workplace Accreditation focused on mental health and wellness.
- Acquired VetSupport to expand its training and consulting capabilities.

## Latest updates

- **2022-01** — Lance Sprinkle appointed President and CEO; Ted Sprinkle, DVM, transitioned to Executive Chairman.
- **2024-08** — Refreshed brand assets, including updated Encore Vet Group logo.
- **2024-01** — Reported to be exploring strategic options amid a wave of veterinary-sector M&A activity.

## Links

- Website: https://encorevet.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-vet-group
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encorevetgroup/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encorevetgroup/

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Last updated: 2026-08-06