MedVet

What MedVet does

MedVet is a privately held, veterinarian-founded, owned, and led network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals operating more than 35 facilities across 19 U.S. states. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, the company delivers 24/7 emergency walk-in care and more than 20 board-certified specialty services — including cardiology, oncology (medical and radiation), neurology and neurosurgery, internal medicine, surgery, interventional radiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, integrative medicine, and avian/exotics — supported by advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound), a linear accelerator–based radiation oncology program, and image-guided interventional procedures.

The core technology stack is clinical rather than digital: advanced imaging suites, 24/7 ICU monitoring with mechanical ventilation and hemodialysis, radiation therapy planning (including IMRT, stereotactic, and volumetric modulated arc therapy), minimally invasive interventional radiology, and telemedicine-adjacent capabilities such as online appointment scheduling, a referral partner portal, and digital patient records. MedVet's product surface spans emergency medicine, urgent care, specialty consultations and procedures, clinical studies, continuing education, and post-graduate training programs (residencies, internships, externships, Emergency Clinician Mentorship Program).

Commercially, MedVet operates a direct-to-consumer emergency model (no appointment required, pay-at-time-of-service) layered with a B2B2C specialty referral model anchored by more than 7,500 referring family veterinarians. Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service / transaction basis across emergency, specialty, urgent care, diagnostic imaging, and ancillary services, with CareCredit facilitating third-party financing for pet owners. The customer base is highly fragmented individual pet owners plus a long tail of independent veterinary referrers; growth is funded by a 2024 minority investment from Leonard Green & Partners and senior debt from Oak Hill Advisors, alongside a multi-year history of SEC-exempt capital raises.

Name

MedVet

Legal name

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets

Website

https://medvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MedVet is a veterinarian-owned network of 35+ emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals across 19 U.S. states, serving 500,000+ pets annually with 24/7 emergency care and 20+ board-certified specialty services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management Specialty Services (HLAMACAJ), Medication Administration (Oral/Topical/Inhaler) During Boarding (HSANAJAE)

Keywords

• Emergency veterinary care
• Specialty veterinary services
• Veterinary hospital network
• 24/7 pet emergency
• Board-certified veterinary specialists

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Services: Fee-for-service emergency veterinary care provided on a walk-in basis 24/7. Pet owners pay for emergency visits, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalization at time of service. Revenue generated per visit based on services rendered.
2. Specialty Veterinary Services: Specialty care services including cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and other specialties provided by appointment. Revenue generated through consultations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and ongoing care management.
3. Urgent Care Services: Non-emergency urgent care for pets with conditions that need immediate attention but are not life-threatening. Fee-for-service model for conditions like abscesses, allergies, ear infections, and minor injuries.
4. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Advanced imaging services including CT, MRI, X-rays, and ultrasound provided as standalone services or as part of emergency and specialty care. Revenue generated per imaging procedure.
5. Third-Party Financing Facilitation: MedVet facilitates financing options through CareCredit for pet owners who need payment plans for unexpected veterinary expenses. While not direct revenue, this enables more pet owners to afford services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MedVet operates a network of more than 35 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across 19 states, providing 24/7 emergency care, urgent care, and over 20 board-certified specialty services for pets including cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and critical care. The company serves more than 500,000 pets annually through walk-in emergency visits, referrals from family veterinarians, and scheduled specialty appointments.

Product overview

MedVet operates a network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of veterinary services centered around 24/7 emergency and urgent care, supplemented by over 20 specialty services including Anesthesia & Pain Management, Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sports Medicine, and Surgery. Supporting its clinical services, MedVet provides Continuing Education for veterinary professionals, Training Programs including residencies and internships, and participates in Clinical Studies. The company also operates operational tools including a Coupa Supplier Portal and Referral Partner Portal, along with Online Appointment Scheduling for pet owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WestVet: Emergency and specialty veterinary care brand operating in Idaho/Northwest region, part of MedVet's nationwide network
• MedVet Clinical Studies Center
• VetRad
• Veterinary Eye Institute

Products and services

• Emergency Medicine

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 patients treated annually across the hospital network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VetRadcoreTechnology or IntegrationVetRad is a partner of MedVet, providing veterinary radiology services. Listed as a partner on MedVet's website alongside Veterinary Eye Institute and MedVet Suppliers.
• Veterinary Eye InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationVeterinary Eye Institute is a partner of MedVet, providing specialized veterinary ophthalmology services. Listed alongside VetRad and MedVet Suppliers as partner organizations.
• ShopifysupportingTechnology or IntegrationShopify powers MedVet's online store for pet care products. Referenced in MedVet's privacy notice as a third-party service provider.
• Google AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationMedVet uses Google Analytics to understand how customers use their websites. The analytics service helps optimize digital marketing and user experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: BluePearl is the closest direct competitor to MedVet — a network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals across the U.S. with board-certified specialists and similar multi-specialty model. It is owned by Mars Veterinary Health, giving it significant scale advantages.
• SAGE Veterinary Centers: SAGE Veterinary Centers operates specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals on the U.S. West Coast with a multi-specialty, board-certified model directly comparable to MedVet's clinical offering and referral network.
• Pieper Veterinary: Pieper Veterinary operates specialty, emergency, and primary care hospitals primarily in the Northeast U.S. Its specialty and emergency services closely mirror MedVet's model, with multi-specialty collaboration and 24/7 emergency coverage.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA operates a large national network of veterinary hospitals, now part of Mars Veterinary Health. While broader in scope than MedVet (including general practice), VCA also operates specialty and emergency hospitals with similar 24/7 referral-based service models.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare is a national veterinary platform offering general practice, specialty, and emergency care. It overlaps with MedVet on emergency and specialty services but is broader in scope and includes primary care, contrasting with MedVet's specialty-only focus.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is one of the largest veterinary ownership platforms in North America, with hundreds of hospitals including specialty and emergency. Like MedVet, it pursues a hub-and-spoke model with referral-based specialty services, but it is more diversified across primary care.
• Pathway Vet Alliance: Pathway Vet Alliance is a large veterinary hospital network owned by CVS Group, offering specialty, emergency, and primary care across the U.S. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping specialty services but is more diversified than MedVet's specialty-only focus.

Regional players

• Pet Emergency & Specialty Center: Pet Emergency & Specialty Center is a regional specialty/emergency veterinary hospital group. It competes with MedVet on emergency and specialty services but on a smaller, geographically concentrated scale rather than a national platform.

Emerging players

• BluePearl (Veterinary Eye Institute): Veterinary Eye Institute is a specialty veterinary ophthalmology partner of MedVet. As an emerging specialized player in one of MedVet's listed service lines, it represents a partial overlap with narrower scope.

Others

• ASPCA Animal Hospitals: ASPCA operates animal hospitals with some specialty and emergency services, but is a nonprofit with a mission-driven rather than PE-backed model. It competes for emergency caseload in select metros where MedVet also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MedvetSupport
• Facebookfacebook.com/medvetforpets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medvet-medical-and-cancer-centers-for-pets
• Instagraminstagram.com/medvet
• Xx.com/medvetforpets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds19 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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