Tampa Veterinary Hospital

What Tampa Veterinary Hospital does

Tampa Veterinary Hospital is a privately held, locally owned full-service veterinary practice operating from a single South Tampa clinic at 103 N. Howard Ave since 1925, making it one of Tampa's oldest continuously operating animal hospitals. The practice provides comprehensive small-animal and exotic-pet care across seven service lines — wellness and prevention, testing and diagnostics, advanced care, surgical procedures, urgent care, pet boarding, and house calls — supported by conventional veterinary equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, in-house blood and progesterone analyzers, laser therapy, and full anesthesia monitoring. The clinical team of six DVMs (Webster, Kleinman, Gosnell, Blauvelt, Roberts, Chun) holds 60+ years of combined experience and differentiates via exotic-pet and specialty-adjacent competencies.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model spanning fee-for-service professional charges, per-night boarding fees, subscription-style annual Wellness Plans billed monthly over 12 months, surgical deposits, and online product/medication sales through the shop-rx storefront. Pricing is oriented to mass-market accessibility, with a $5 new-patient exam and a minimum $100 surgical deposit. The customer base is entirely individual pet owners in the Tampa Bay area, acquired and retained through direct-to-consumer channels (website, PetPage app, phone), shelter referrals (Humane Society of Tampa Bay, St. Francis Society Animal Rescue, Rebels Rescue), emergency referrals to/from Veterinary Emergency Group, and an ecosystem of financing (CareCredit, Scratch Pay) and pet insurance partners (Trupanion, ASPCA, Nationwide, PetPlan, Lemonade, FIGO, Pawlicy Advisor). Tampa Veterinary Hospital, LLC is organized as a Florida LLC with no parent company, no disclosed funding, and no external investment, operating as an independent community practice.

Name

Tampa Veterinary Hospital

Legal name

Tampa Veterinary Hospital, LLC

Website

https://tampavet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tampa Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned, full-service veterinary practice in South Tampa (est. 1925) providing wellness, diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, boarding, house calls, and exotic pet medicine to individual pet owners in the Tampa Bay area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAAAA

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

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

SECONDARYHLAMAAAH

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

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

SECONDARYHLAMAAAF

Mobile & House-Call Veterinary Services

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

SECONDARYHSANADAG

Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Pet Boarding (Kennel/Cattery)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Pet wellness care
• Small animal surgery
• Exotic pet medicine
• Pet boarding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Core revenue from comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, dental care, and emergency services. Payment is required at time of service.
2. Pet Boarding Services: Overnight and extended boarding accommodations for dogs and cats with separate facilities. Revenue generated per night of boarding with additional fees for medical care during stay.
3. Wellness Plans: Subscription-style annual wellness plans providing routine veterinary services spread over 12 monthly payments. Plans cover preventative care including exams, vaccinations, testing, and parasite prevention with savings of $212-$300 annually.
4. Products Sales: Sale of pet food, medications, and preventive products through the clinic. Online ordering available through the shop-rx feature on the website.
5. Surgical Deposits: Non-refundable deposits required to confirm surgical procedure appointments. Minimum $100 deposit applied to final procedure costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tampa Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal and exotic pet veterinary practice providing preventive wellness care, diagnostics (digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, blood analysis), surgical procedures, urgent/emergency care, pet boarding, and at-home house calls. The practice also offers subscription-based annual Wellness Plans (Puppy, Kitten, Adult Dog, Adult Cat tiers) and a 24/7 digital Pet Portal (PetPage) for records, appointments, and prescription refills, serving pet owners across the Tampa Bay area from a single South Tampa location since 1925.

Product overview

Tampa Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice offering comprehensive pet healthcare across multiple service categories. The practice operates as a unified service offering with wellness and preventive care as the foundation, supported by advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, urgent care, and specialty services including exotic animal care, orthopedics, oncology, ophthalmology, and reproduction services. Additional offerings include pet boarding, house calls for at-home care, and subscription-based wellness plans for puppies, kittens, adult dogs, and adult cats. The practice also provides a digital patient portal (PetPage) accessible via web and mobile apps for managing appointments, medical records, and prescriptions. Established since 1925, the hospital serves the Tampa, Florida community as a locally owned and operated veterinary practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Prevention Services Comprehensive preventive veterinary care including pet dental care, parasite control, allergy and dermatology support, internal medicine, hospice and euthanasia, senior pet care, nutrition counseling, and routine wellness exams for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
• Testing & Diagnostics Diagnostic veterinary services including digital radiography (X-rays), ultrasound imaging, blood analysis, and other in-house testing capabilities to identify pet health conditions.
• Advanced Care Services Specialty veterinary care including endocrinology, exotic animal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, small mammal medicine, and reproduction and breeding assistance.
• Surgical Procedures Full range of veterinary surgical services including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, dental surgery, anesthesia services with monitoring, and spay and neuter procedures. Requires a non-refundable minimum $100 deposit to confirm the appointment.
• Urgent Care Emergency veterinary evaluation, stabilization, hospitalization, and urgent medical treatment during regular business hours, with referral coordination to 24-hour emergency hospitals when advanced care is required.
• Pet Boarding Overnight and extended pet boarding with separate facilities for cats and dogs, temperature-controlled environment, on-site veterinary oversight, medication administration, and vaccination requirements.
• House Calls At-home veterinary services for pet owners who prefer or need care delivered at their residence, including multi-pet exams, senior pet mobility support, and convenience for anxious animals.
• Wellness Plans Annual subscription-based preventive care plans offering $212–$300 in annual savings, available as Puppy, Kitten, Adult Dog, and Adult Cat tiers, paid over 12 monthly installments with customizable coverage as pets age.
• Pet Portal (PetPage) 24/7 online patient portal and mobile app (iOS and Android) providing pet owners with access to medical records, appointment management, prescription refills, and medical reminders.

Quantifiable outcome

• TVH Wellness Plans can save $212-$300 a year in preventative veterinary care
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency referral partner for cases requiring advanced or 24-hour emergency care beyond Tampa Veterinary Hospital's in-house capabilities. Located at 1501 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629. Hospital coordinates patient transfers and provides guidance on appropriate next steps for emergency cases.
• Humane Society of Tampa BayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal shelter partnership providing pet adoption referrals. Shelter is recommended to potential pet adopters who then become prospective clients for veterinary services.
• St. Francis Society Animal RescueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal rescue organization referral partnership for pet adoption services. Pet adopters seeking veterinary care become prospective clients.
• Rebels RescueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal rescue group partnership for pet adoption referrals. Connects adopted pets with veterinary care services.
• TrupanionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider. Pet insurance works for injury and illness cases with premiums paid monthly. Payment due at service, then reimbursed by insurer.
• ASPCA Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider for injury and illness coverage. Part of suggested insurance options for pet owners.
• Nationwide Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider for comprehensive coverage options. Listed among suggested insurance partners.
• PetPlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider. Listed among suggested insurance options for pet owners seeking coverage.
• Pawlicy AdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance comparison and marketplace partner helping pet owners find appropriate insurance coverage.
• LemonademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider offering modern, technology-driven insurance products.
• Best Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider. Listed among suggested insurance options.
• FIGOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet insurance provider. Listed among suggested insurance partners for pet owners.
• PetPage (AllyDVM)coreTechnology or IntegrationPet patient portal and mobile app providing 24/7 access to pet medical records, appointment management, prescription refills, and medical reminders. Available on iOS and Android platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: National specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain with a Tampa presence. BluePearl is explicitly referenced in the company data as the rotating internship site for two TVH veterinarians and as an emergency referral partner, making it a directly comparable clinical peer in the same metropolitan market.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): Specialty emergency-only veterinary operator with a Tampa location on S Dale Mabry Hwy, named directly in Tampa Veterinary Hospital's referral partnerships. Operates emergency and urgent care services in the same market, making it a directly comparable clinical peer for after-hours and acute care.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest U.S. network of veterinary hospitals, owned by Mars Petcare. Operates general practice, specialty, and emergency clinics nationally including the Tampa market. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same core primary-care services as TVH but at greater scale and corporate procurement leverage.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general-practice veterinary chain in the U.S., operating primarily inside PetSmart stores. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same core dog/cat primary-care market with subscription wellness plans that directly overlap TVH's wellness plan offering.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-site veterinary services platform formed via private-equity roll-up, providing general practice, specialty, and emergency care. Comparable as a broad incumbent consolidating independent vet practices — the same structural threat that defines TVH's competitive backdrop.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating multi-doctor clinics delivering primary care, surgery, and diagnostics — the same service mix as TVH — at greater geographic scale.

Emerging players

• Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice: Largest U.S. provider of in-home hospice and euthanasia services for pets. Comparable because TVH already offers hospice, house calls, and senior pet pain management — a service line that directly competes with Lap of Love's emerging in-home end-of-life model.
• BetterVet: Tech-enabled mobile veterinary practice offering in-home visits and telemedicine. Comparable as an emerging player overlapping with TVH's house-call distribution channel and digital scheduling infrastructure (PetPage/online booking).
• Bond Vet: Modern, design-led urban veterinary clinic concept combining primary care, urgent care, and tele-health. Comparable as an emerging player targeting the same digitally-engaged pet owner with convenient scheduling and transparent pricing that TVH serves via its Pet Portal and online booking.

Others

• Trupanion: Leading pet medical insurance provider and an explicitly recommended TVH partner. Comparable as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct clinical competitor — represents the broader pet-care ecosystem in which TVH operates and a potential lever for insurance-led customer acquisition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TPAVetHospital
• Facebookfacebook.com/tampavet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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