Teija Heikkila

Teija Heikkilä is the founder, CEO, and Principal Broker of PET|VET M&A, Sales & Advisory, a premier brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the pet care industry.13 She has been a trailblazer in the pet care sector since 1990 when she opened the first dog daycare in the United States.1

Career Highlights

Heikkilä founded PET|VET M&A, Sales & Advisory (formerly National Kennel Sales & Appraisals) in 2007.12 With over 30 years of experience in the pet care industry, she has personally owned, operated, and sold several pet care facilities.1 This hands-on experience has given her invaluable insight into the unique needs and challenges faced by pet industry business owners.2

Expertise and Achievements

Teija Heikkilä is highly accredited in her field, holding the following designations:

• Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP)
• Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI)
• Licensed Real Estate Broker in over twenty states12

Under her leadership, PET|VET M&A has achieved an impressive 96% closing rate on its deals, securing transaction values 20% higher than those managed by FSBO and generic brokers.3

Industry Impact

Heikkilä is recognized as an industry expert and is frequently invited to speak at industry events. She was a featured speaker at the Barkleigh Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo West in Las Vegas.3 Her company, PET|VET M&A, has facilitated the sale of over 200 pet care facilities, totaling more than $450 million in transaction volume.4

Personal Background

Originally from Finland, Teija Heikkilä has lived in the United States for over thirty years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her four dogs in the Colorado mountains, deep-sea diving in the Caribbean, and traveling.1