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Dr. Dick Goebel began the work of veterinary practice appraisal and brokerage as President of Simmons Great Lakes in 1998. He has since facilitated the sale of more than 150 veterinary practices and conducted more than 300 veterinary practice appraisals. Of special interest are valuations involving business or domestic partnership dissolutions, sometimes involving expert witness testimony. Prior to retirement, he served as Senior Associate with the company. He is a licensed real estate broker in Indiana. In 2010, he passed the certification requirements to become accredited by the Institute of Business Appraisers (AIBA). Dr. Goebel has published articles in JAVMA, Veterinary Economics, and AAHA Trends, and two book chapters. He earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Purdue University. After completing coursework in the Veterinary Management Institute that he helped launch in 1989, he taught the practice valuation segment for a number of years. (This course series has been re-branded as the Veterinary Practice Management Program at Purdue University.)He is a Charter Member of VetPartners, a national organization of veterinary practice advisors and consultants; served as their President in 2008; and is also a Charter Member of the VetPartners Valuation Council.Our profession has honored Dr. Goebel with service awards from AAHA, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and Purdue University. He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine as well as a Distinguished Life Member of VetPartners.
