Aurora Animal Clinic

What Aurora Animal Clinic does

Aurora Animal Hospital (also doing business as Aurora Animal Clinic) is a privately held, full-service veterinary hospital located on College Road in Fairbanks, Alaska, founded in 1976 and continuously operated since. The practice serves pet owners across Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta Junction, and the broader interior Alaska region, treating dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles. Service scope spans routine wellness and vaccination programs, dentistry, general and orthopedic surgery, oncology (including chemotherapy), radiology and ultrasound diagnostics, in-house laboratory testing, behavioral consultations, acupuncture, dietary management, and end-of-life care. A specialized division, Aurora K9 Sports Medicine, provides canine rehabilitation and sports medicine including underwater treadmill therapy and Class IV therapeutic laser treatment, with a particular focus on working sled dogs and Iditarod participants.

The business is built on a single physical clinic supported by a clinical technology stack (digital X-ray including PennHip/OFA, diagnostic ultrasound, in-house lab, underwater treadmill, therapeutic laser) and a software ecosystem comprising PetDesk for mobile scheduling and records, Vet Triage for after-hours telemedicine, and Hill's to Home / Purina VetDirect for prescription diet fulfillment. The veterinarian team includes seven DVMs with special interests spanning orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, oncology, rehabilitation, and sled dog medicine; the owner, Dr. Barb Cole, is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (University of Tennessee, 2014) and acquired the practice in January 2012.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis across eight service streams — examinations, medical and surgical procedures, specialized therapeutics, emergency and after-hours care, prescription medications and diets, diagnostic services, grooming and preventive care products, and health certificates — with full payment due at time of service and financing supported through CareCredit and Scratchpay. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer within the interior Alaska catchment, relying on Google search, Facebook/Instagram, client reviews, community rescue partnerships, and walk-in availability rather than any external sales infrastructure.

Name

Aurora Animal Clinic

Legal name

Aurora Animal Hospital

Website

https://auroraanimal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aurora Animal Hospital is a privately owned, full-service veterinary clinic in Fairbanks, Alaska, founded in 1976, providing wellness, surgery, orthopedics, oncology, diagnostics, emergency care, and canine rehabilitation to companion pet owners and the interior Alaska sled dog community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEANAA

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

SECONDARYHLAMACAK

Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMAAAH

Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

SECONDARYHLAMAAAD

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Companion animal care
• Canine rehabilitation therapy
• Pet surgical services
• Animal diagnostics imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairbanks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Examination and Consultation Services: Routine wellness exams, new patient consultations, and follow-up visits for companion animals including dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles.
2. Medical and Surgical Procedures: Surgical services including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cancer therapy (surgery and chemotherapy), dental procedures, and spay/neuter services.
3. Specialized Therapeutic Services: Acupuncture, rehabilitation therapy, sports medicine (Aurora K9 Sports Medicine division), therapeutic laser treatments, and underwater treadmill therapy.
4. Emergency and After-Hours Care: Emergency pet services during business hours and after-hours emergency coverage on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6pm to midnight.
5. Prescription Medications and Therapeutic Diets: On-site pharmacy, prescription medications, and prescription foods from Hill's and Purina with direct shipping options through Hill's to Home and Purina VetDirect programs.
6. Diagnostic Services: In-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound imaging, PennHip and OFA X-rays, cytology, and fecal examinations.
7. Grooming and Preventive Care Products: Grooming services including bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, haircuts, de-shedding treatments, and sale of grooming aids, medicated shampoos, parasite control products, training aids, and vitamin supplements.
8. Health Certificates and Travel Documentation: Health certificates for domestic and international pet travel, including documentation required by airlines and states.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aurora Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical care for companion pets including dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles. Core offerings include wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, general and orthopedic surgery, oncology (surgery and chemotherapy), acupuncture, in-house diagnostics (lab, X-ray, ultrasound), emergency and after-hours care, and the Aurora K9 Sports Medicine division offering canine rehabilitation including underwater treadmill therapy, Class IV therapeutic laser, and sports conditioning for companion animals and sled dogs.

Product overview

Aurora Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility offering a comprehensive suite of pet healthcare services. The core offering centers on Well Pet Visits providing routine wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventative care. This core is supported by specialized services including Aurora K9 Sports Medicine (a dedicated rehabilitation division with underwater treadmill therapy), Pet Acupuncture, Pet Dentistry, Pet Surgery, Pet Radiology, Pet Diagnostics (including clinical diagnostics, labs, and ultrasounds), Pet Cancer Therapy, Pet Therapeutic Laser, and emergency services. The practice also provides wellness care for small mammals and reptiles, Puppy and Kitten Packages, behavioral consultations, microchipping, health certificates for travel, prescription foods, parasite control, medicated shampoos, training aids, vitamin supplements, dietary management, grooming aids, and end-of-life care. The hospital integrates with PetDesk for appointment management and offers CareCredit and Scratchpay for payment plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurora K9 Sports Medicine: A division of Aurora Animal Hospital providing rehabilitation services to the Fairbanks area pet community. Services include recovery from injury or surgery, helping pets with osteoarthritis, neurological disease, weight loss, and conditioning. Features an underwater treadmill and therapeutic laser treatments.

Products and services

• Well Pet Visits Routine wellness examinations for companion animals that establish health baselines, monitor changes over time, deliver vaccinations, and provide dental health assessments for ongoing preventive care.
• Aurora K9 Sports Medicine A division of Aurora Animal Hospital providing canine rehabilitation services including underwater treadmill therapy, Class IV therapeutic laser, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and ground exercises for recovery from injury or surgery, osteoarthritis, neurological disease, weight loss, and conditioning.
• Pet Acupuncture Therapeutic acupuncture using sterile needles inserted at specific points to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and improve wellness in pets with musculoskeletal issues, chronic skin conditions, pain management needs, or senior pet wellness concerns.
• Pet Behavioral Consultations Specialized consultations addressing household behavioral issues in pets such as aggression, anxiety, excessive barking, destructive tendencies, and house-soiling through comprehensive evaluation and customized treatment plans.
• Pet Cancer Therapy (Surgery and Chemotherapy) Comprehensive cancer treatment for pets combining surgical tumor removal with chemotherapy medications to target and destroy cancer cells, manage disease progression, and improve quality of life.
• Pet Clinical Diagnostics In-house diagnostic services including blood tests, urinalysis, imaging (X-rays and ultrasounds), cytology, fecal examinations, and biopsies for comprehensive health assessment of pets.
• Pet Dentistry Comprehensive dental care for pets including professional teeth cleaning, tartar scaling, polishing, oral examinations, and tooth extractions to treat and prevent oral disease.
• Pet Diagnostic Labs Fully equipped on-site laboratory performing bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal examinations, cytology, hormone testing, allergy testing, and chronic condition monitoring with rapid results for veterinary patients.
• Pet Diagnostic Ultrasounds Non-invasive ultrasound imaging using sound waves to generate real-time images of internal organs, tissues, and structures for detection of tumors, internal bleeding, organ enlargement, or fluid accumulation in pets.
• Pet Dietary Management Personalized nutrition plans for pets including nutritional assessments, diet recommendations, weight monitoring, and portion control guidance tailored to the pet's age, breed, lifestyle, and health requirements.
• Emergency Pet Services Urgent medical care for pet injuries, sudden illness, or worsening chronic conditions with diagnostic tools, surgery, and medical treatment, including after-hours emergency care referrals to local overnight emergency partners.
• Pet Euthanasia and Final Arrangements Compassionate end-of-life care for pets including humane euthanasia and final arrangement options such as cremation or burial to honor the pet's life and memory.
• Pet General Surgery Wide range of pet surgical procedures from routine spay/neuter to complex surgeries including tumor removal, fracture repair, and internal issue correction with emphasis on smooth recovery.
• Pet Grooming Aids Professional grooming services for pets including bathing, shampooing, nail trimming, paw care, ear cleaning, haircuts, teeth cleaning, and de-shedding treatments, along with sale of related grooming aids and products.
• Pet Health Certificates Issuance of official health certificates for domestic and international pet travel, providing verification of vaccinations, parasite treatments, and lab tests per destination requirements.
• Pet Medicated Shampoos Sale of therapeutic cleansers with active ingredients targeting pet skin conditions such as allergies, bacterial or fungal infections, parasites, or seborrhea.
• Pet Microchipping Simple procedure placing a tiny microchip beneath the pet's skin containing a unique identification number linked to owner contact information in a national database for permanent identification.
• Pet Orthopedics Orthopedic therapy and surgery for pets with conditions including arthritis, hip dysplasia, fractures, sprains, luxating patella, and cruciate ligament injuries, including physical therapy and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Pet Parasite Control Products Sale of parasite prevention products and provision of guidance for control of mosquitoes, lice, nasal mites, and intestinal parasites tailored to Alaska's unique environment.
• Pet PennHip and OFA X-Rays Advanced imaging techniques for hip and joint assessment in pets, including the PennHip method for evaluating joint looseness and OFA X-rays for hip dysplasia diagnosis, using digital X-ray technology.
• Pet Prescription Foods Sale and direct shipping (via Hill's to Home and Purina VetDirect) of specially formulated prescription diets for pets with conditions such as kidney disease, food allergies, diabetes, or weight management, available through veterinary recommendation.
• Puppy and Kitten Packages Comprehensive care plans for young pets including general exams, fecal analysis, deworming, nail trims, vaccinations (DAPP-L4 and Bordetella for puppies; HCP, FeLV, and Rabies for kittens), and behavioral guidance.
• Pet Radiology Non-invasive diagnostic imaging using X-rays to view internal structures of pets including bones, organs, and soft tissues for identification of injuries, illnesses, or abnormalities.
• Small Mammal and Reptile Wellness Specialized veterinary wellness care for exotic pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, turtles, lizards, and snakes, with routine wellness exams and preventative care.
• Pet Surgical Sterilization Spay and neuter services for pets with pre-surgical evaluations, experienced veterinary team, pain management, and post-surgical support, reducing risk of mammary tumors, prostate issues, and testicular cancer.
• Pet Therapeutic Laser Class IV therapeutic laser treatment for pets using focused light energy to stimulate cellular repair, improve circulation, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.
• Pet Training Aids Sale of pet training tools including clickers, leashes, harnesses, and calming products, along with behavioral guidance for addressing training challenges.
• Pet Vaccinations Comprehensive vaccination services with tailored schedules for pets including DHLPPV, Rabies, and Bordetella for dogs and FCVR, FeLV, and Rabies for cats, supported by booster programs.
• Pet Vitamin Supplements Sale of vitamin and supplement recommendations including glucosamine, chondroitin, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants for pet joint health, skin and coat, and immune system support.
• Pet Walk-Ins Walk-in appointment availability for pets without scheduled appointments, subject to availability and scheduling considerations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over age 3 suffer from dental disease - regular professional teeth cleaning can prevent periodontal disease and infections affecting major organs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare financing credit card accepted at Aurora Animal Hospital, allowing pet owners to pay for veterinary care over time with monthly payments. Offers extended payment plans, interest-free options for 6 months, quick approval, and no annual fee.
• ScratchpayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet payment plans accepted at clinic providing simple, transparent payment options. Not a credit card; checking plan options does not affect credit score. Offers instant approval, plans as low as 0% APR, no hidden fees, no prepayment penalty.
• PetDeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform partner providing mobile app for appointment scheduling, reminders, pet health records access, and text messaging. Clinic uses PetDesk for online appointment requests integrated with clinic management.
• Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill's to Home)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrescription diet partner enabling direct shipping of Hill's prescription pet foods to clients. Requires veterinary prescription and authorization prior to ordering.
• Purina (VetDirect)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrescription diet partner enabling direct shipping of Purina prescription pet foods through Purina Pro Plan VetDirect program. Requires veterinary prescription and authorization prior to ordering.
• After-Hours Veterinary Emergency ClinicminorOthersLocal overnight emergency clinic referral partner for after-hours emergencies when Aurora is not open. Located in Fairbanks, open 6pm-8am nightly.
• Arctic German Shepherd RescueminorOthersLocal rescue organization resource link provided on Aurora Animal Hospital website for pet owners and community members.
• Golden Retriever Rescue of FairbanksminorOthersLocal rescue organization resource link provided on Aurora Animal Hospital website for pet owners and community members.
• FNSB Animal ShelterminorOthersLocal animal shelter resource link provided on Aurora Animal Hospital website as community resource for pet owners.
• Pet Pride Cat RescueminorOthersLocal cat rescue organization resource link provided on Aurora Animal Hospital website for community pet owners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Pole Veterinary Hospital: A small-animal veterinary hospital in North Pole, Alaska, the next-largest community in interior Alaska after Fairbanks. Competes head-to-head with Aurora for the same regional pet owner base.
• After-Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic (Fairbanks): The Fairbanks-based overnight emergency clinic that Aurora refers patients to on nights it is closed (6pm-8am nightly). Provides competing emergency coverage in the same catchment.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering oncology, surgery, and rehabilitation — closely matching Aurora's specialty services (orthopedics, chemotherapy, underwater treadmill rehab) but at much larger geographic scale.

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: The largest general veterinary practice chain in the US (inside PetSmart stores). While not present in interior Alaska with the same specialty depth, it represents the broad-incumbent comparable for wellness/general practice scale.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large national network of full-service veterinary hospitals offering wellness, surgery, emergency, and specialty care under one brand. Comparable as a multi-site full-service operator.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): A leading global veterinary community that owns and operates specialty, emergency, and general practices. Comparable as a consolidator of independent clinics like Aurora and as a benchmark for roll-up valuation in the space.
• PetVet Care Centers: A community of full-service, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals concentrated in North America. Comparable as a multi-site operator pursuing the same independent-clinic roll-up acquisition path as NVA.
• MEDVET: A specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network with referrals in oncology, surgery, cardiology, and rehabilitation. Comparable for specialty hospital operations rather than primary care scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/239090813/aurora-animal-hospital

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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