Animal Medical Center

What Animal Medical Center does

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (Animal Medical Center, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit veterinary hospital founded in 1910 and headquartered at 510 East 62nd Street in New York City, operating as NYC's only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center (VECCS-certified) and an AAHA-accredited facility. It provides 24/7 emergency, urgent, and specialty care across 20+ medical disciplines (oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, surgery including surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, internal medicine, hemodialysis, avian/exotic medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, interventional radiology, sports medicine and rehabilitation, integrative medicine, behavior, and social work). The clinical infrastructure, completed via a $125 million four-year transformation finished in December 2025, spans ~83,000 square feet (16,000 new + 67,000 renovated) and includes the region's only 1.5T high-field MRI for small animals, a 64-detector CT, advanced ultrasound and fluoroscopy suites, neuroendoscopy and frameless neuronavigation capability, and a recently tripled emergency cage footprint.

The business model combines professional service fees from clinical care (emergency, specialty consultations, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, oncology) with a material philanthropic revenue stream (one-time gifts, recurring membership in donor recognition societies, and planned giving programs), plus revenue from postgraduate education programs (internships, residencies, externships). The hospital serves a horizontally segmented customer base: individual pet owners in NYC and the tri-state area accessing services directly, primary care veterinarians across NYC and the tri-state who refer complex cases via a dedicated Referral Coordinator function and rDVM newsletter, and donors who support the mission of compassionate care, training, and research. Distribution is primarily direct at a single physical site, with supplementary telemedicine consultations for referring veterinarians and remote ultrasound reads.

The organization is governed by an independent board with no parent company or external institutional investors, supported by an internal institute structure (Kellen Institute for Surgical Care, Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education, Caspary Research Institute, Cancer Institute, Crawford Feline Health Institute, Krimendahl Institute for Trauma Care, Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education, Johnson One Health Institute) and external academic and industry partnerships with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and IDEXX Laboratories. Annual throughput is approximately 60,000 cases and 20,000 imaging studies; pricing is not publicly disclosed and a financial assistance program subsidizes care for eligible owners.

Name

Animal Medical Center

Legal name

Animal Medical Center, Inc.

Website

https://amcny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit veterinary hospital in New York City, founded in 1910, operating as NYC's only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center and delivering 24/7 emergency, urgent, and specialty care across 20+ disciplines to companion animals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL), Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Centers (HLAMACAF), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers (HLAMACAE), Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management Specialty Services (HLAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Emergency veterinary care
• Specialty animal medicine
• Veterinary teaching hospital
• Veterinary trauma center

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: AMC generates revenue through fees for veterinary medical services including emergency care, specialty consultations, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, oncology treatments, and other medical procedures. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution, revenue is reinvested into hospital operations, research, and education.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit institution, AMC depends significantly on donor contributions. The website features donation options including one-time gifts, membership in donor recognition societies, and planned giving programs.
3. Education and Training Programs: AMC generates some revenue through postgraduate education programs including externship, internship, and residency programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Animal Medical Center is a non-profit veterinary teaching hospital providing 24/7 emergency, urgent, and specialty care for companion animals across more than 20 specialties under one roof. It serves as New York City's only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center, offering oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, surgery, diagnostic imaging, pathology, internal medicine, cardiology, and other specialty services, along with postgraduate veterinary education and clinical research.

Product overview

The Animal Medical Center (operating as the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center) is a nonprofit veterinary hospital offering 24/7 emergency, urgent care, and specialty services. It is New York City's only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center with over 20 medical specialties under one roof. The hospital provides comprehensive companion animal care through its network of specialized institutes and services including emergency/critical care, oncology (Cancer Institute), surgery (Kellen Institute), neurology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, and primary care. The hospital also operates education programs through the Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education and conducts research via the Caspary Research Institute. The center completed a major $125 million facility transformation in December 2025, expanding its capacity with new emergency and specialty care units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Round-the-clock emergency veterinary services at AMC's Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center in New York City, available 365 days a year without appointment. Treats trauma, critical care, and life-threatening pet emergencies through the Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl Institute for Trauma Care with board-certified emergency medicine specialists.
• Urgent Care Same-day urgent veterinary care for non-life-threatening conditions requiring prompt attention, delivered through AMC's Fast Track service model designed to triage efficiently and reduce wait times for pet owners.
• Primary Care General veterinary wellness and preventive care for companion animals at AMC, including routine check-ups and preventive health services.
• Oncology / Cancer Institute Comprehensive cancer care for pets through The Cancer Institute, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical oncology with a focus on early detection and palliative treatment. AMC oncologists participate in teaching rounds at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• Radiation Oncology Radiation therapy treatment for animal cancer patients, provided in conjunction with the Cancer Institute.
• Surgical Oncology Surgical oncology service led by the only veterinary surgical oncologist in New York City, providing tumor removal and cancer-related surgery for companion animals.
• Surgery (Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care) Surgical services for dogs, cats, and small animals including orthopedic surgery (TPLO, hip replacement, fracture repair), soft tissue surgery, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures including arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy for companion animals.
• Neurology & Neurosurgery Neurological care including brain and spinal cord surgery, treatment of seizures, pituitary surgery, and neuroendoscopy. AMC is one of only two veterinary centers in the country performing pituitary area surgery and pioneers the use of neuroendoscopy with frameless neuronavigation for managing intracranial disease and hydrocephalus.
• Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology Advanced veterinary imaging services using radiography, ultrasound, 64-detector CT (Toshiba Aquillion), and 1.5T MRI (Siemens Magnetom Sola - the exclusive high-field MRI for small animals in NYC). Also includes image-guided interventional radiology procedures.
• Pathology Services Anatomic and clinical pathology services including biopsy processing, autopsy/necropsy, cytology, and advanced diagnostics. AMC partners with IDEXX Laboratories for additional testing including immunohistochemistry, endocrinologic testing, culture/microbiology, PCR testing, and parasitology.
• Cardiology Veterinary cardiac care including diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in companion animals.
• Internal Medicine Diagnosis and treatment of complex internal medicine conditions in companion animals.
• Hemodialysis & Extracorporeal Therapies Blood purification and kidney support services for pets with renal conditions, delivered through extracorporeal therapy.
• Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine Specialized veterinary care for birds, exotic pets, and wildlife, including a dedicated reptile and amphibian health service.
• Anesthesia & Pain Management Pain management and anesthesia services supporting surgical and medical procedures across AMC's specialty departments.
• Dentistry & Oral Surgery Veterinary dental care and oral surgery including jaw fracture repair, tooth extractions, and treatment of oral diseases in companion animals.
• Dermatology Veterinary skin care and treatment of dermatological conditions in pets.
• Ophthalmology Eye care and treatment of ocular conditions in companion animals.
• Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Rehabilitation and physical therapy services for injured, post-surgical, or mobility-impaired companion animal patients.
• Integrative Medicine Complementary and integrative approaches to veterinary medicine combining traditional and alternative treatments for pets.
• Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy Minimally invasive image-guided techniques for diagnosis and treatment of conditions in various organ systems.
• Behavior Services Veterinary behavior consultations and treatment of behavioral issues in companion animals.
• Social Work Services & Pet Loss Support Emotional support services for pet owners including grief counseling, pet loss support groups, and caregiver support, delivered through veterinary social workers.
• Postgraduate Education & Residency Programs Postgraduate veterinary training through the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education, offering internships, specialty internships, residencies, and continuing education for veterinarians, including rotations at Cornell University and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
• Research & Clinical Trials Veterinary research and clinical trials conducted through the Caspary Research Institute, with more than 50 years of clinical trial activity advancing medical and surgical care for animals.
• Financial Assistance Programs Subsidized care programs and external financial aid resources for eligible pet owners and animal rescue organizations, supporting access to specialty and emergency veterinary care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 60,000 cases treated annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IDEXX LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAMC partners with IDEXX Laboratories for pathology services, including extensive laboratory services such as endocrinologic testing, culture/microbiology, PCR testing, and parasitology. IDEXX provides additional advanced diagnostics either on-site or at other IDEXX laboratories.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMC oncologists regularly participate in teaching rounds at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to hone cutting-edge skills and further their objective of providing the best quality of life for pets with cancer.
• Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMC has an affiliation agreement with Cornell University Hospital for Animals allowing residents to rotate through Cornell's imaging department. Four weeks of the diagnostic imaging residency are conducted at Cornell.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA medical physics course is taught by faculty from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center every other year, focusing on imaging physics for core modalities, radiation biology, and safety.
• Sirius XMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMC partners with Sirius XM for the 'Ask the Vet' podcast, a multimedia content channel for pet health information.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ethos Veterinary Health: Ethos Veterinary Health is a consolidator of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, owned by Brown Brothers Harriman-affiliated investors. It competes with AMC across multiple specialty disciplines and operates in many of the same metro markets.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA, owned by Mars Petcare, is one of the largest veterinary service networks in North America, operating general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals. It competes broadly with AMC in specialty and emergency care as part of a much larger, multi-segment portfolio.

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: Owned by Mars Petcare, BluePearl operates a national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. It is a direct competitor in multi-specialty referral care, with comparable service lines in oncology, surgery, neurology, and imaging, though structured as a for-profit chain.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): VEG operates a rapidly growing network of emergency veterinary hospitals with a customer-experience-focused model. It is a direct competitor in the emergency segment in NYC and other metros, though VEG focuses on emergency rather than the full multi-specialty breadth AMC offers.
• Angell Animal Medical Center: MSPCA-Angell is a non-profit, teaching veterinary hospital in Boston offering 24/7 emergency and 20+ specialty services. Closely comparable to AMC as a similarly structured non-profit specialty referral and emergency hospital with a long operating history and teaching mission.
• MedVet: MedVet is one of the largest family-owned, veterinarian-led networks of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the U.S. It directly competes with AMC in specialty referral services including emergency care, surgery, oncology, and imaging across multiple markets.

Regional players

• Guardian Veterinary Specialists: Guardian Veterinary Specialists is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Brewster, NY, serving the NYC metro region. It competes with AMC for emergency and specialty referrals from upstate NY and Westchester, with overlapping capabilities in surgery, internal medicine, and emergency care.
• NorthStar VETS: NorthStar VETS is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group based in New Jersey, serving the greater NYC metropolitan area. It directly competes with AMC for referrals from primary care veterinarians in the tri-state region across overlapping specialties.

Others

• University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet): Penn Vet operates Ryan Hospital, a leading academic veterinary teaching hospital with emergency and specialty services. It is comparable to AMC as an academic peer in specialty referral care, clinical trials, and veterinary training, though in a different geography.
• Cornell University Hospital for Animals: Cornell's teaching hospital is an academic peer and existing partner with AMC, sharing residents for diagnostic imaging rotations. It is comparable as a leading veterinary teaching hospital with specialty and emergency capabilities, though operating in a different geography (Ithaca, NY).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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