Hillsboro Animal Hospital

What Hillsboro Animal Hospital does

Hillsboro Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a full-service companion animal veterinary hospital and pet resort founded in 1968 in Nashville, Tennessee, and operated as a single-site practice at 2207 Bandywood Drive. It is owned and operated as part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network, a large private veterinary hospital group. The hospital employs eleven veterinarians supported by more than forty licensed technicians, assistants, and receptionists, and has been AAHA-accredited continuously since 1970, a credential held by roughly 15% of US veterinary practices.

The clinical offering spans general wellness, advanced diagnostics (ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, EKG, echocardiography, bronchoscopy, dental radiography), surgery (soft-tissue, orthopedic, laser, and chemotherapy), an integrative medicine department (acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Class IV therapy laser, nutritional testing, and upcoming ozone therapy), specialty services (cardiology, dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, behavioral medicine), emergency care with a critical care unit, and end-of-life and hospice care. It also provides boarding, daycare, and bathing through an attached pet resort with 24/7 veterinary on-call coverage, and is federally accredited to issue domestic and international Certificates of Veterinary Inspection.

The business is predominantly direct-to-consumer: appointments are booked online or by phone, drop-off appointments are available, and payment is collected at time of service via cash, card, check, or Care Credit. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Ancillary revenue streams include an on-site pharmacy, an online pharmacy/retail storefront integrated with the NVA platform, and the PetOne mobile app for records and booking. Marketing is conducted through the practice website, a TikTok channel, and the NVA network. The single-site, consumer-paid model means revenue is fragmented across individual pet owners in the Nashville metro, with no enterprise or B2B customer concentration.

Name

Hillsboro Animal Hospital

Legal name

National Veterinary Associates

Website

https://hillsboroanimalhospital.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hillsboro Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a single-site, AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary hospital and pet resort in Nashville, TN, founded in 1968 and owned by National Veterinary Associates. It serves pet owners across the Nashville metro with medical, surgical, dental, emergency, integrative, and exotic care, plus boarding and daycare.

Ownership category

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Product category

Veterinary Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding (HSANADAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Pet boarding daycare
• Veterinary surgery diagnostics
• Pet emergency care
• Integrative veterinary medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, diagnostic services, medical treatments, and surgeries for pets. Revenue generated through professional service fees charged at time of appointment.
2. Pet Boarding and Daycare: Pet resort and daycare services including dog boarding, dog daycare, cat boarding, and bathing services. Revenue generated through nightly boarding fees and daily daycare rates.
3. Pharmacy: On-site pharmacy providing medications and pet health products to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hillsboro Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and emergency care for companion animals in Nashville, TN. The practice also operates a pet resort offering dog and cat boarding, daycare, and bathing services, supported by an on-site pharmacy, advanced diagnostic equipment, and integrative medicine options including acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.

Product overview

Hillsboro Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a full-service veterinary hospital and pet resort based in Nashville, TN, serving the area since 1968. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of veterinary medical services (wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, integrative medicine, specialty health services, emergency care, and end-of-life care) alongside hospitality services (dog boarding, dog daycare, cat boarding, and dog bathing). The hospital features 11 veterinarians, over 40 healthcare staff, advanced diagnostic equipment (ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, Class IV therapy laser), and operates an on-site pharmacy. AAHA accredited since 1970, the facility also provides travel certificate services for domestic and international pet travel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Wellness Services Comprehensive wellness offerings for pets including dentistry, diet and nutrition counseling, parasite control (fleas, ticks, heartworms), wellness exams, vaccinations, and microchipping.
• Diagnostic Services Advanced diagnostic capabilities including diagnostic ultrasounds, endoscopy, EKG, digital radiography, laboratory services, dental radiography, echocardiograms, bronchoscopy, and allergy testing.
• Surgery Services Surgical procedures including spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and laparotomy performed in a large surgery suite using laser surgery technology.
• Integrative Medicine Holistic treatment approaches including acupuncture, laser therapy, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), nutritional testing and support, specialty bloodwork, titer testing, and ozone therapy.
• Special Health Services Specialty medical services covering behavioral medicine, behavioral health, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, urology, and tonometry.
• End of Life Care Compassionate end-of-life services including euthanasia, cremation arrangements, and hospice care to support pets and families during difficult times.
• Domestic Health Certificates Travel health certificate services (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) for domestic pet travel within the United States, issued for healthy cats, dogs, and other animals.
• International Health Certificates Federally accredited international travel certificate services (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) for pet travel outside the United States.
• Hospice Care Veterinary hospice care focused on maintaining quality of life for pets with terminal conditions through nutritional support, hydration, symptom management, and comfort care.
• Emergency Care Emergency veterinary services with critical care unit, oxygen cages, and 24/7 veterinarian on-call availability for urgent pet health situations.
• Dog Boarding Dog boarding service with various accommodation sizes (small dog apartments, small suites, extra-large suites), daily wellness checks, individualized care, and 24/7 veterinarian on-call support.
• Dog Daycare Interactive dog daycare service focusing on canine enrichment, exercise, and socialization in a safe environment, with one-on-one playtime options for dogs that prefer human interaction over dog play.
• Cat Boarding Cat boarding service featuring kitty condos with kitty towers, Bluetooth water fountains, large litter boxes, and a separate climate-controlled cattery for sound control.
• Dog Bathing Professional dog bathing service including a warm Hydro Surge bath with hypoallergenic shampoo, coat conditioner, towel dry, blow dry, brush out, nail trim, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression.
• Senior and Special Needs Care Specialized boarding and medical care for senior pets and those with special medical needs, including diabetic pet care, medication administration, and orthopedic bedding.
• On-Site Pharmacy In-house pharmacy providing medications and veterinarian-selected supplements for patients, including specialty formulations and nutraceutical therapy products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Nashville since 1968 with AAHA accreditation since 1970

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersHillsboro Animal Hospital is owned and operated by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), one of the largest veterinary service organizations in North America. NVA provides operational support, marketing resources, and infrastructure while allowing individual hospitals to maintain their local brand and patient care standards.
• ADA Site Compliance (ADASC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerADA Site Compliance (ADASC) serves as a third-party accessibility partner engaged by NVA to perform website accessibility auditing. The auditing includes analysis of current content structure, accessibility audit, and reporting to ensure the website is directly accessible to people with disabilities and usable with assistive technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• MedVet: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group with expanding US presence. Competes with Hillsboro's specialty/emergency offerings rather than its general practice services.

Regional players

• Animal Hospital of Murfreesboro: Veterinary practice serving the greater Nashville metro area (Rutherford County) with general practice services, partially overlapping with Hillsboro's Middle Tennessee service region.
• West Nashville Animal Hospital: Nashville-area companion animal hospital offering general wellness, surgery, and dental services. Directly competes with Hillsboro for Nashville pet owners but in a different neighborhood of the metro.
• Pet Care Veterinary Hospital: Independent Nashville-area veterinary practice offering wellness and surgical care, providing another local alternative to Hillsboro's full-service companion animal hospital offerings.

Direct peers

• Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency: Nashville-based specialty and emergency veterinary hospital that competes directly with Hillsboro's emergency and specialty services (oncology, cardiology, internal medicine) while serving the same Middle Tennessee pet owner market.
• Belle Meade Animal Hospital: Established full-service veterinary hospital in Nashville's Belle Meade neighborhood offering wellness, surgery, dental, and boarding services that directly competes with Hillsboro for affluent Nashville pet owners in overlapping zip codes.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain with a Nashville-area presence, competing with Hillsboro's specialty and emergency services while operating as part of a much larger corporate network.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest veterinary chain in the US, operating inside PetSmart stores including Nashville locations. Competes with Hillsboro for routine wellness care through its standardized wellness plan model and broad geographic footprint.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large network of companion animal hospitals now owned by Mars Veterinary Health, with multiple Nashville-area locations offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services comparable to Hillsboro's full-service model.
• PetVet Care Centers: Multi-site veterinary hospital consolidator with practices across multiple US markets, comparable to NVA as a corporate parent. Competes indirectly through shared referral patterns and operational practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@hillsboroanimalhospital_
• Facebookfacebook.com/HillsboroAnimalHospital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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