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I am part of the Practice Solutions team focused on meeting the financial needs of veterinary practice owners. From practice acquisition and expansion to equipment financing and commercial mortgage loans, Practice Solutions offers a single, convenient source for financial services.

At Bank of America, we listen carefully to learn what your practice needs. Whether you want to start or grow your practice, the Practice Solutions team is with you every step of the way – delivering tailored solutions and striving for outstanding results. Contact me today for customized financial help for your short-term needs and long-term aspirations.

We create inviting spaces pets, people, and practitioners love!

BnK Construction has built out or remodeled hundreds of offices and clinics for veterinary hospitals, doggie daycares, pet salons, and many other animal health and wellness practitioners. Our team can help you select a site, procure the right equipment, and much more.

We work closely with you to create a plan that matches your vision, space, and budget. Our experienced veterinary construction team will offer our feedback, advice, and thoughts on how to make your project a success. We want you to be 100% confident in our plan for your project and we want to exceed your every expectation, completing your project on-time and on-budget.

We do more than build the best veterinary clinics and pet hospitals in Portland. We build relationships that last.

Mackenzie believes the foundation of every client relationship is based on the goals and values that are unique to each individual. Starting at the ground level and developing a sound strategy is integral to future success. Mackenzie offers a wide range of comprehensive services such as retirement preparation, college funding options, investment portfolio design*, life/disability/LTC insurance needs, and cash flow analysis. In addition to personal matters, she also enjoys the unique challenges associated with small business ownership. Business strategies include succession programs, risk management and employee benefit packages.

Luke is the Chief Operations Officer of Northwest Compounders, the Northwest’s highest rated compounding pharmacy. Northwest Compounders has proudly served veterinarians and their patients in the Portland metropolitan area and beyond since 2005. In October of 2022, Northwest Compounders relocated its entire operation to a state-of-the-art, 15,000 square foot facility, equipped with a 7,500 square foot compounding lab. This new facility will allow Northwest Compounders to expand its reach locally and regionally, affording the opportunity to serve new veterinary patients all over the greater Northwest.

In July of 2023, Northwest Compounders obtained an esteemed accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). Obtaining PCAB accreditation is a testament to Northwest Compounder’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Furthermore, it reflects the hard work and dedication of our highly skilled pharmacists, technicians, and support staff. As a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy, we remain committed to delivering the highest standards of product quality, continuous improvement, and personalized solutions for all of our veterinary patients.

Jim grew up in a family retail business and co-founded two retail chains after college. The second chain rapidly grew to fifty-four stores in six states with construction managed by an in-house team. After the retail business sold, the in-house construction team became Norwest’s first hires who continue to occupy key positions within the company. Jim loves to challenge the prevailing wisdom in all aspects of the company to better serve Norwest clients and see Team Members rewarded for their contributions to the company’s success.

At Norwest Contractors, we understand that Veterinary clinics and hospital construction projects demand exceptional attention to detail, strict adherence to industry regulations, and efficient project management. Our team of experts possesses the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to handle all aspects of your veterinary clinic and hospital construction project with precision and excellence.

We offer Clients an upfront multi-step approach to the design/construction process and costs we call Know Your Building; it’s designed to develop a budget free from surprise costs, and even provide documentation for improved Landlord negotiations. 

Inspiring and empowering, Nikki Nitz brings over 25 years of business consulting experience to her clients and all those she is in contact with. Nikki is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. Having started a veterinary practice and working in the trenches of that practice, Nikki realized her passion was to help more veterinary business owners achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. Aligning with her passion to help others be successful entrepreneurs and live the lifestyle they desire, Nikki purchased Simmons & Associates Northwest in 2011 and recently purchased Simmons & Associates Midwest. Simmons & Associates Inc. is an international veterinary brokerage and appraisal firm represented by thirteen territories. Simmons helps veterinary practice owners understand the value of their investment through practice appraisals. No individual or firm has helped more veterinarians achieve their dreams of buying their own practice or reaping the rewards of their efforts by offering their veterinary practice for sale.