Audax Private Debt acted as agent and sole lead arranger on a second lien credit facility to support add-on acquisitions and refinancing for Metalmark Capital’s portfolio company, Innovetive Petcare.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, Innovetive Petcare is an acquirer and operator of specialty and general practice veterinary hospitals and clinics for companion animals.

“Innovetive has a well-deserved reputation for providing best-in-class services and solutions to support its growing network of veterinary hospitals,” Shehzad Ajmal, managing director at Audax Private Debt, said. “We are excited to partner with Metalmark Capital in this transaction and look forward to the continued growth of the business under their ownership.”

“Audax Private Debt was a flexible and reliable financing partner throughout a fast-moving process,” Howard Hoffen, chairman and CEO of Metalmark, said. “We look forward to working together as we continue to grow and expand the Innovetive platform.”