• Full Service Veterinary Hospital | Multi-Doctor Location: St. Johns Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive care for animals, including wellness exams, vaccinations, routine lab work, microchipping, spay and neuter procedures, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dental care, diagnostic imaging, and end-of-life services.
• Only Full-Service Animal Hospital in St Johns: St. Johns Animal Clinic is the only full-service veterinary hospital in St. Johns, Michigan, serving as the primary source of veterinary care for thousands of pet-owning households in the community. With the nearest competitor over 8 miles away and the next nearest over 15 miles, the clinic benefits from limited competition and strong local demand, making it an essential healthcare resource that pet owners in the area rely on daily.
• Over 50 Years of Trusted Service: Founded in 1974, St. Johns Animal Clinic has served the community for over 50 years, establishing itself as a trusted staple of veterinary care for pets and their families throughout the St. Johns area.
• Extensively Renovated in 2022: In 2022, the property underwent a comprehensive $1,000,000+ renovation and expansion, increasing the facility size by 1,000 square feet and expanding clinical capacity from 3 to 5 exam rooms. Improvements included a new roof, expanded concrete slab foundation, upgraded treatment and surgical areas, modernized exam rooms with integrated technology infrastructure, updated electrical and plumbing systems, resurfaced parking areas, and refreshed exterior finishes.
• Heartland Veterinary Partners Corporate Guaranty: The lease features a corporate guaranty from Heartland Veterinary Partners, one of the fastest-growing veterinary groups in the United States, operating over 300 locations nationwide.
• Affluent and Stable Community: The median household income within a 3-mile radius of the property exceeds $94,000, well above both state and national averages, reflecting a community with strong financial capacity to invest in high-quality veterinary care for their pets.
• Easy Access to Surrounding Markets: The property is situated along US-27 with direct access to US-127, connecting St. Johns to Lansing, Michigan’s state capital, just 20 miles south. Proximity to I-69, I-96, and M-21 provides strong regional connectivity, allowing the clinic to draw patients from a broad trade area across Clinton County and the surrounding communities.
• Strong Financial Backing: Heartland Veterinary Partners is backed by Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm with over $10 billion in assets under management and significant experience investing in the healthcare sector, providing financial strength and stability behind the lease.
• Healthcare Real Estate | Recession-Resistant Property: Veterinary hospitals are extremely sought-after investments for their resistance to downturns in the economy and e-commerce trends that affect traditional retail properties.
• Tenant Investment in Location: Pet hospitals rarely relocate due to difficulty retaining the same patients in a new location and the high costs associated with moving and build outs.