Miami Veterinary Specialists

What Miami Veterinary Specialists does

Miami Veterinary Specialists (MVS) is a privately held, founder-owned veterinary specialty and emergency hospital operating continuously since 2001 from a single location at 8601 Sunset Drive in Miami, Florida. The hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and serves pet owners across South Florida and the Florida Keys. Over 20+ years of operation, MVS has treated more than 100,000 dogs and cats, functioning as a regional referral destination for both walk-in emergencies and specialty cases referred by primary care veterinarians.

The hospital's clinical capability is built around a team of board-certified specialists in surgery (DACVS), oncology (DACVIM), and internal medicine, supported by emergency veterinarians, certified technicians, and an HR and operations leadership layer. Its core technical infrastructure includes an in-house Tesla 1.5 MRI scanner, a CT scanner, digital radiography and fluoroscopy, ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, a full in-house laboratory, a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, and a radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment center for feline hyperthyroidism. Service lines encompass 24/7 emergency and critical care, soft tissue/orthopedic/neurological surgery, oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery), internal medicine, and advanced diagnostics, with HBOT and I-131 as differentiated niche offerings.

MVS operates a direct-to-consumer, pay-as-you-go professional services model. Pricing is unit-based: $135 for walk-in/after-hours emergency consultations, $185 for oncology and surgery consultations, with additional fees for MRI, CT, HBOT, I-131, surgery, and hospitalization. Deposits are collected upon admission and the balance is due at discharge; payments are accepted via cash, debit, major credit cards, and third-party financing (CareCredit and Scratch Plans). Appointment scheduling is supported through the PetDesk platform and online payments are processed via Clearent. There are no external funding rounds, no parent company, no documented acquisitions, and no franchised or satellite locations; all revenue is generated through the single Miami facility.

Name

Miami Veterinary Specialists

Legal name

Miami Veterinary Specialists

Website

https://mvshospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Miami Veterinary Specialists is a privately held, 24/7 veterinary specialty and emergency hospital in Miami, Florida, serving South Florida pet owners with board-certified specialists, advanced diagnostic imaging (Tesla 1.5 MRI, CT), surgery, oncology, HBOT, and I-131 therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary specialty services
• Emergency veterinary care
• Veterinary diagnostics imaging
• Veterinary surgical services
• Veterinary oncology treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

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 Specialty Services: Professional veterinary medical services including emergency care, specialty consultations, diagnostics, surgery, oncology treatments, and therapeutic procedures. Revenue generated through service fees at time of care with deposit required for hospitalized patients.
2. Treatment Procedures: Specialized medical procedures including MRI scans, CT scans, HBOT sessions, radioactive iodine therapy, and surgical procedures billed as individual services.
3. Payment Financing Partnerships: Partnered with CareCredit and Scratch Plans to offer payment financing options, enabling customers to pay in installments. Company benefits from expanded customer base through financing availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Miami Veterinary Specialists (MVS) operates a 24/7, 365-days-per-year emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Miami, Florida, delivering advanced medical care for dogs and cats. The hospital provides board-certified specialty services including surgery, oncology, internal medicine, advanced diagnostic imaging (Tesla 1.5 MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy), Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and Radioactive Iodine I-131 therapy for feline hyperthyroidism, supported by an in-house laboratory.

Product overview

Miami Veterinary Specialists is a premier veterinary specialty hospital offering a comprehensive suite of emergency and specialty veterinary services for dogs and cats in South Florida. The hospital operates as a 24-hour emergency center combined with specialty departments including advanced surgery, oncology, diagnostic imaging, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and radioactive iodine treatment. The core offering centers on emergency and critical care available 24/7/365, supported by board-certified specialists and state-of-the-art technology including a Tesla 1.5 MRI scanner and in-house CT. Specialty services include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, advanced diagnostics with imaging modalities, HBOT for enhanced healing, and I-131 therapy for feline hyperthyroidism. The hospital integrates third-party payment solutions (Clearent, CareCredit, Scratchpay) and appointment scheduling (PetDesk) to support pet owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Services Round-the-clock emergency veterinary care providing immediate evaluation, stabilization, and advanced treatment for pets experiencing urgent medical conditions including trauma, toxicity, breathing difficulties, seizures, and critical care.
• Advanced Pet Surgery Comprehensive surgical services including soft tissue, orthopedic, oncologic, minimally invasive, and neurological procedures performed by board-certified surgeons using state-of-the-art surgical suites.
• Animal Oncology Full diagnostic and therapeutic oncology services including surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy for various cancers in dogs and cats, with the goal of remission or quality-of-life improvement.
• Diagnostic Imaging Suite Advanced diagnostic imaging including in-house Tesla 1.5 MRI scanner, CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, echocardiography, and electrocardiography for comprehensive pet diagnostics.
• Tesla 1.5 MRI Scanner Suite High-field 1.5 Tesla MRI imaging specifically designed for pets to evaluate neurological, musculoskeletal, and soft tissue conditions with detailed diagnostic accuracy.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Pressurized oxygen chamber therapy to support healing in pets with wounds, injuries, inflammatory conditions, infections, and post-surgical recovery.
• Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy Nuclear medicine treatment for feline hyperthyroidism that targets overactive thyroid tissue with a single injection, offering long-term control without daily medication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ pets treated over 20 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists: Houston-based multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital with 24/7 emergency, board-certified specialists across surgery, oncology, internal medicine, and advanced imaging (MRI/CT). Operates a virtually identical specialty referral model to MVS.
• MedVet: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network with locations across the U.S., including Florida. Offers an analogous 24/7 emergency and board-certified specialty model with advanced diagnostics, making it one of MVS's closest direct competitors.
• SAVES (South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty): Independently operated multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the Southeast U.S. Closely mirrors MVS's combination of 24/7 emergency, board-certified specialists, and advanced imaging/surgery services under one roof.
• University of Florida Small Animal Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital offering 24/7 emergency, board-certified specialists across all major disciplines, and advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT, radiation). Comparable in clinical capability, though academic mission differs; serves as a regional referral destination overlapping MVS's catchment.
• ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital: Multi-location specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group with 24/7 emergency, board-certified specialists, MRI/CT, and surgery services. Closely mirrors MVS's service offering in multi-specialty referral emergency care.

Regional players

• Hollywood Animal Hospital: South Florida-based veterinary hospital offering specialty, emergency, and primary care services. Directly competes for South Florida pet-owner referrals, though it operates as a broader general/specialty hybrid rather than a pure multi-specialty referral hospital.
• LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital: Florida-based (Broward County) multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital with board-certified specialists and advanced diagnostics. Competes with MVS for South Florida specialty referrals but in a nearby geography rather than directly within Miami proper.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Mars Petcare-owned network of veterinary hospitals including specialty and emergency centers throughout Florida. Provides overlapping multi-specialty and emergency services but operates as part of a much broader portfolio of primary and specialty hospitals.
• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: National network of multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Petcare. Directly comparable to MVS in service mix (emergency + specialty + advanced imaging) but operates at far greater scale across dozens of locations, including Florida.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: National veterinary platform including specialty and emergency hospitals, with growing Florida presence. Comparable in service mix but operates at much broader scale as part of a consolidated corporate group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/miamiveterinary
• Instagraminstagram.com/miamiveterinaryspecialists
• Xx.com/miamiveterinary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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