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Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc.

  • HWY 15 E, Shattuck, OK
  • Since 2012
Estimated valueMedium confidence
$881K
$529Klikely range$1.4M
About 3× its yearly profit, typical for a company this size in its industry.
Revenue
$1.6M
a year
Profit (EBITDA)
$294K
18% of revenue
Employees
9
reported in 2020
Richard Prather
Owner · source
Unlikely to sell soon

How we got $881K

Based on its 9 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2020 and brought up to date.

9 employees × $149K each$1.3M
PPP payroll ÷ payroll's usual share of revenue$2.0M
Revenue$1.6M
× 18% profit margin$294K
× 3 sale multiple = value$881K

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What we know

PPP loan, 2020
No 401(k) filing
No reported financials
Company website
Owner named

Signs of a sale Unlikely to sell soon

  • Family in the business (Dr. Richard Prather, Owner)

From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.

What they do

Ellis County Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Shattuck, OK that says it is dedicated to superior animal care. It cares for pets from large to small animals.

Products & services
Small Animal HealthLarge Animal HealthExternshipFire LogisticsRefill PrescriptionBoarding
Markets served
Small Animal HealthLarge Animal HealthProducers

From the company's website. Industry: Veterinarians.

Estimated value over time

▲ 44% since 2020
$0$507K$1.0M20202026

Today's estimate scaled by the headcount reported each year and that year's prices. A trend, not a record of past sale values.

Compared with similar businesses nearby

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ELLIS COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL INC.
this business
$1.6M$294K—
TRI-STATE VETERINARY HOSPITAL, PC
Woodward · 6 employees
$807K$160K25.6 mi
WOODWARD DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING LLC
Woodward · 2 employees
$356K$83K25.9 mi
H.O.G. PRODUCTION LLC
Woodward · 1 employees
$117K$27K26.0 mi
CS HEATING & AIR LLC
Laverne · 1 employees
$265K$62K26.4 mi
WOODWARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Woodward · 11 employees
$1.5M$266K28.7 mi
Z SERVICES LLC
Leedey · 1 employees
$165K$38K36.4 mi

The full calculation

Employees reported to the SBA9
Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size)$1.3M
Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size)$2.0M
Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean)$1.6M
EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size)18%
EBITDA = revenue × margin$294K

Brought up to date: prices are 10% higher than in the benchmark's year and Oklahoma employment in this industry has grown 16% since 2020, both included above.

Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple$881K
Multiple for this size and industry3×
Value range$529K – $1.4M
Revenue range$1.2M – $2.1M
EBITDA range$220K – $382K
Industry (NAICS)Veterinary Services (541940)

EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.

Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Full methodology

People & advisors

“The building first opened it's doors in 1973 under the care of Dr. John Kirpatrick.”

Leadership

  • DR
    Dr. Richard Prather
    Owner · Company website · source
  • DA
    Dr. Angie Prather
    Owner · Company website · source
  • DL
    Dr. Lyric Garner
    Associate Veterinarian · Company website · source
  • DM
    Dr. Madison Engelbarts
    Associate Veterinarian · Company website · source
  • DB
    Dr. Brooke Parker
    Associate Veterinarian · Company website · source
  • JH
    Jessica Hamilton
    Receptionist · Company website · source
  • HD
    Hilana Du Toit
    Office Management · Company website · source
  • AA
    Amelia Adams RVT
    Registered Veterinary Technician - Extern Coordinator · Company website · source
  • MA
    Michael Adams
    Large Animal Assistant - Bovine Breeding Associate · Company website · source
  • CD
    Carel Du Toit
    Large Animal Assistant · Company website · source

Advisors

  • BankingFarmers and Merchants BankPPP / SBA lender

From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.

Banking relationships

Farmers and Merchants Bank
PPP 2020
All 20 borrowers →

From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.

PPP loans

ApprovedDrawAmountForgivenJobsLender
4/11/2020first$75K$76K9Farmers and Merchants Bank

Public records

Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.

About Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc.

Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. is a veterinarians company in Shattuck, Oklahoma, in business since 2012. It is owned by Richard Prather. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.6M, with roughly $294K of EBITDA. It has about 9 employees. Its estimated business value is $881K (likely range $529K–$1.4M).

Common questions

Who owns Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc.?
Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. is owned by Richard Prather, according to public sources such as the company's website or filings.
How much revenue does Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. make?
SeeBITDA estimates Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc.'s annual revenue at about $1.6M (likely between $1.2M and $2.1M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
What is Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. worth?
About $881K, roughly 3× its estimated EBITDA of $294K, typical for a veterinarians company its size. Likely range: $529K–$1.4M.
How many employees does Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. have?
About 9, as reported on its PPP loan.
When was Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. founded?
Ellis County Animal Hospital Inc. has been in business since 2012.