ShotVet

What ShotVet does

ShotVet, operating legally as Seminole Animal Hospital Services, LLC, is a Florida-based private veterinary services company that delivers low-cost preventive pet care through a weekend pop-up clinic model hosted inside partner retail locations. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Longwood, the company runs events at PetSmart, Petsense, CVS, Rite Aid, and Pet Supplies Plus across more than 30 states, staffed by state-licensed veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians. Its core technology is the operational platform behind this distributed event-based model — the Save-a-Spot booking system and FastPaws prepay workflow — rather than any proprietary clinical or AI software.

The product offering is structured around two complementary streams. The first is a packaged vaccination service tiered by pet life stage and lifestyle, including Four Paws, Wild Paws, Pampered Paws, Puppy Club, Kitten Club, PureVax Indoor Cat, and PureVax Outdoor Cat packages, plus individual shots and heartworm and Lyme diagnostic testing; all delivered with no office visit or exam fee and at price points between $79 and $399. The second is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce pharmacy on shotvet.com distributing prescription and OTC flea, tick, and heartworm preventive brands (NexGard Plus, Simparica Trio, Bravecto canine/feline, Heartgard Plus, Sentinel, Trifexis, Revolution Plus), which adds recurring medication revenue outside the weekend clinic window.

Commercially, ShotVet targets a horizontal segment of dog and cat owners — including puppy and kitten owners in the first-year series — priced as SMB/individual consumers, with a stated value proposition of $80–$300+ savings versus traditional veterinary offices. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, interactive product quizzes, and the foot traffic of partner retailers; customer feedback shows a 4.9 Google rating with reported savings of up to $300 per visit. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no public M&A history.

Name

ShotVet

Legal name

Seminole Animal Hospital Services, LLC

Website

https://shotvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ShotVet operates weekend pop-up veterinary clinics at PetSmart, Petsense, CVS, Rite Aid, and Pet Supplies Plus locations across 30+ U.S. states, delivering low-cost vaccinations, heartworm testing, and preventive medications to dog and cat owners, complemented by an online pharmacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Companion Animal Vaccines (Dogs & Cats) (HLAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Pet vaccination services
• Pop-up veterinary clinics
• Preventive pet care
• Pet pharmacy medications
• Pet healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Longwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vaccination Services: One-time vaccination services delivered at pop-up clinic events. Services include individual shots and bundled packages (Four Paws, Wild Paws, Pampered Paws for dogs; Puppy Club for puppies; PureVax Indoor/Outdoor, Kitten Club for cats). No office visit or exam fee.
2. Preventive Medication Pharmacy: Online pharmacy selling prescription and over-the-counter preventive medications including NexGard Plus, Simparica Trio, Bravecto, Heartgard Plus, Tri-Heart Plus, Sentinel, Trifexis, and Revolution products for fleas, ticks, heartworm, and parasites. Requires weight check before shipping.
3. Heartworm and Lyme Testing: Diagnostic testing services for heartworm and Lyme disease offered as standalone services or included in vaccine packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ShotVet operates pop-up veterinary clinics at partner retail locations every weekend across more than 30 states, delivering low-cost pet vaccinations, heartworm and Lyme testing, and deworming services administered by state-licensed veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians. The company also sells prescription and over-the-counter preventive pet medications (flea, tick, and heartworm preventives) through an online pharmacy with home delivery. Customers prepay for services online via the Save-a-Spot/FastPaws booking system before attending weekend clinic events.

Product overview

ShotVet is a pet healthcare company operating pop-up veterinary clinics offering low-cost vaccinations and preventative medications. The service is structured around a physical clinic-at-partner-locations model where state-licensed veterinarians provide services at retail partner sites on weekends. The product portfolio includes two main offerings: (1) FastPaws vaccination packages for dogs and cats at various life stages (Puppy A/B/C, Kitten A/B/C, Puppy Club, Kitten Club, Four Paws, Wild Paws, Pampered Paws, PureVax Indoor/Outdoor Cat packages), and (2) a pharmacy product line featuring prescription pet medications including NexGard Plus, Simparica Trio (Trio), Bravecto (Canine/Feline), Tri-Heart Plus, Heartgard Plus, Sentinel, Trifexis, Revolution Plus Feline, and Revolution for Kittens and Puppies. Services are delivered through Save-a-Spot online booking and FastPaws prepay system, with clinic events hosted at PetSmart, Petsense, CVS, Rite Aid, and other partner retail locations across over 30 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Four Paws Package Comprehensive annual vaccination package for dogs including 1-year Rabies Vaccine, Strategic Deworm, and Heartworm Test, with optional Bordetella add-on. Delivered at pop-up clinic events.
• Wild Paws Package Versatile dog vaccination package including Four Paws vaccines plus choice of Bordetella or Lepto vaccine and choice of Influenza or Lyme vaccine.
• Pampered Paws Package Elite dog vaccination package including Four Paws vaccines, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, with choice of Influenza (H3N2) or Lyme for social or outdoor dogs. Pampered Plus adds both flu and Lyme vaccines.
• Puppy Club Package Comprehensive bundled package covering all Puppy A, B, and C vaccines (Strategic Deworm, DA2PP, Lepto, Bordetella, 1-Year Rabies) for a puppy's first year.
• Kitten Club Package Comprehensive bundled package encompassing all Kitten A, B, and C vaccines (FVRCP, FELV, PureVax Rabies, strategic dewormer) for a kitten's first year.
• PureVax Indoor Cat Package Vaccination package for indoor cats including PureVax Rabies Vaccine, FVRCP Vaccine, and strategic dewormer.
• PureVax Outdoor Cat Package Vaccination package for outdoor cats including PureVax Rabies Vaccine, FVRCP Vaccine, FELV Vaccine, and strategic dewormer.
• Puppy A Vaccination Round First round of puppy vaccines typically administered within 8–10 weeks of age, including Strategic Deworm (Round/Hook).
• Puppy B Vaccination Round Second round of puppy vaccines typically administered within 12–14 weeks of age, including DA2PP, Strategic Deworm (Hook/Round), and Lepto.
• Puppy C Vaccination Round Third round of puppy vaccines typically administered within 16–18 weeks of age, including Bordetella and 1-Year Rabies Vaccine.
• Kitten A Vaccination Round First round of kitten vaccines typically given within 8–10 weeks of age, including FVRCP Vaccine and strategic dewormer.
• Kitten B Vaccination Round Second round of kitten vaccines typically given within 12–14 weeks of age, including FVRCP Vaccine, strategic dewormer, and FELV Vaccine.
• Kitten C Vaccination Round Third round of kitten vaccines typically given within 16–18 weeks of age, including FVRCP, FELV, and PureVax Rabies Vaccine (1YR).
• Heartworm Test Service Standalone heartworm antigen diagnostic test for dogs administered at pop-up clinic events; also bundled inside select vaccination packages.
• NexGard Plus Monthly beef-flavored soft chew for dogs combining afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel to prevent heartworm disease, kill fleas and ticks, and treat roundworms and hookworms. Sold via ShotVet pharmacy.
• Simparica Trio Monthly chewable tablet for dogs combining sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel pamoate to provide heartworm, tick, flea, roundworm, and hookworm protection.
• Bravecto Canine Tasty chew providing flea and tick prevention for up to 12 weeks; kills fleas within 2 hours and controls deer, American dog, brown dog, and lone star ticks. Contains fluralaner.
• Bravecto Feline Fast-acting topical flea and tick protection for cats lasting up to 12 weeks per dose. Contains fluralaner.
• Heartgard Plus Monthly beef-flavored chewable preventing heartworm infection while protecting against hookworms and roundworms. Contains ivermectin and pyrantel.
• Tri-Heart Plus Monthly beef-flavored chewable preventing heartworm disease and treating/controlling roundworms and hookworms. Contains ivermectin and pyrantel.
• Sentinel Monthly chewable tablet protecting dogs from fleas, whipworms, heartworms, hookworms, and roundworms. Contains milbemycin oxime and lufenuron.
• Trifexis Monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills fleas, prevents heartworm disease, and treats adult hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections. Contains spinosad and milbemycin oxime.
• Revolution Plus Feline Topical medication for cats providing protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and ear mites. Contains selamectin and sarolaner.
• Revolution for Kittens and Puppies (under 5 lbs) Topical parasite prevention product formulated for small kittens and puppies under 5 lbs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves pet owners $80+ on average compared to traditional veterinary offices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSmart hosts ShotVet pop-up veterinary clinics at select store locations nationwide. These weekend events provide pet owners convenient access to affordable vaccinations and preventive care within trusted pet retail environments.
• PetsensecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetsense hosts ShotVet pop-up clinic events at select store locations, providing pet owners access to low-cost vaccinations and preventive care services.
• CVS PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelect CVS Pharmacy locations host ShotVet pop-up veterinary clinics, leveraging CVS retail foot traffic to reach pet owners seeking affordable preventive care.
• Rite AidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRite Aid hosts ShotVet pop-up clinic events at select locations, providing additional retail venue partnerships for nationwide service coverage.
• Pet Supplies PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet Supplies Plus hosts ShotVet pop-up veterinary clinic events, offering pet owners convenient access to vaccinations and preventive care services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VetIQ Petcare: Operates community veterinary clinics inside major pet retailers (PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus) offering vaccinations, preventive care, and pharmacy services — the closest direct analog to ShotVet's pop-up-in-retail model.
• VIP Petcare: Mobile and community veterinary clinics hosted at pet retail locations (Pet Supplies Plus, Pet Supermarket) providing low-cost vaccinations and preventive care — directly overlaps ShotVet's pop-up clinic and partner-retail distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• PetIQ (parent of VetIQ Petcare): Public pet health company operating VetIQ Petcare clinics plus a wholesale distribution business for preventive medications; comparable business mix of in-store vet services and OTC/Rx preventive products sold through retail partners.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest veterinary chain in the U.S., operating full-service clinics inside PetSmart stores; competes for the same in-retail preventive-care customer and represents the dominant incumbent inside ShotVet's largest host banner.
• Chewy Pharmacy: Online pet pharmacy selling prescription and OTC preventives (heartworm, flea/tick) with home delivery; competes with ShotVet's e-commerce pharmacy on the same molecules for recurring preventive medication baskets.
• 1-800-PetMeds (PetMeds): Established online pet pharmacy retailing prescription and OTC flea/tick/heartworm preventives; competes head-to-head with ShotVet's pharmacy on price, assortment, and home delivery.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of full-service veterinary hospitals and specialty clinics owned by Mars Petcare; represents the full-service incumbent against which ShotVet's preventive-only model must hand off complex cases.

Emerging players

• PetWellClinic: Walk-in veterinary clinic franchise focused on preventive care, minor illness treatment, and transparent package pricing — overlapping with ShotVet on low-cost, no-appointment preventive positioning, but in fixed storefronts rather than pop-ups.
• Walmart Pet Care Clinics: Walmart has been expanding low-cost veterinary clinics in select stores, directly mirroring ShotVet's preventive-care-at-retail value proposition at potentially much larger scale and lower price points.
• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-based, technology-forward veterinary clinic concept focused on elevated preventive care experience; competes for the same urban, pet-owner segment with a premium digital-first experience model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theshotvet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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