National Veterinary Associates

• Recruited COO Greg Hartmann, who became CEO as part of a planned transition from the founder
• Helped recruit and build a business development team to focus on practice acquisition
• Supported the amendment and upsizing of the existing senior credit facility, providing additional capital to support acquisitions
• Alongside company management, recruited two independent board members with deep healthcare experience
• Engaged Summit’s Peak Performance Group to help evaluate new products, including new pet wellness plans that were designed to increase same-store-sales

At the time of Summit’s exit in 2014, NVA was the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals in the United States, with over 850 veterinarians providing a full range of medical and surgical services at more than 240 hospitals across 39 states.

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_{The Portfolio Company Executive quoted herein did not receive compensation for any statements regarding Summit Partners. However, since National Veterinary Associates is a former portfolio company of Summit, this individual did receive general compensation in connection with his employment by the company. In addition, this individual is not an investor in a Summit fund but may have conflicts arising from his past role with National Veterinary Associates due to the company’s relationship with Summit.}