VetEvolve Adds Maricamp Animal Hospital, Continuing Strategic Growth Across the Southeast

February 17, 2026

Essex, MD – February 17, 2026 — VetEvolve, a leading community of veterinary practices built on the belief that strong clinical care and sustainable growth reinforce one another, today announced the addition of Maricamp Animal Hospital in Ocala, Florida. The transaction marks VetEvolve’s 52nd practice and continues the company’s strategic expansion across the Southeast.

Founded in 2012 and led by Dr. Katherine (Kaity) O’Brien, Maricamp Animal Hospital has established a reputation for high standards of medicine, operational discipline, and a consistently strong client experience within its community. The full-service small animal hospital includes three veterinarians and a 15-member team serving families throughout the Ocala area.

The partnership reflects a shared philosophy: growth, when approached intentionally, strengthens the care teams deliver, elevates the client experience at every touchpoint, and creates the stability required to advance medicine over time.

“When practices have the right support, resources, and leadership behind them, growth strengthens medicine, deepens client trust, and gives teams the stability they need to thrive for the long term,” said Catherine Howell, Chief Executive Officer of VetEvolve.

Dr. O’Brien emphasized that alignment of vision was central to the decision.

“We have always focused on building a practice grounded in accountability and high clinical standards,” said Dr. O’Brien. “Partnering with VetEvolve allows us to continue evolving thoughtfully — expanding our capabilities while maintaining the culture and expectations that define Maricamp.”

With the addition of Maricamp Animal Hospital, VetEvolve continues to build a community of practices that believe growth should expand what’s possible — strengthening care, teams, and long-term impact in the communities they serve.

As more practice owners look for ways to grow while raising the bar on care and performance, VetEvolve continues to see strong interest from those seeking partnership models that align stronger care with long-term growth. The company remains active across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

Media contact: Cara Whitley, Chief Marketing Officer, whitley@vetevolve.com

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About VetEvolve

VetEvolve is a community of veterinary practices focused on supporting owners, teams, and communities through partnership-driven growth. Since its founding in 2014, the company has grown to 51 practices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. By combining local practice autonomy with the support of a collaborative network and scalable platform, VetEvolve helps practices strengthen care, improve client experience, and build long-term value.