Bastrop Vet Hospital

What Bastrop Vet Hospital does

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital (BVH) is a privately held, veterinarian-owned mixed-animal practice founded in 1974 and headquartered at 2900 Hwy 95 North in Bastrop, Texas. The practice operates as a single clinic staffed by seven doctors and a support team of technicians, groomers, and client-care staff, providing full-spectrum veterinary care across four segments: companion animals (dogs and cats), large animals (cattle, horses, goats, small ruminants), and pocket pets and exotics (birds, reptiles, small mammals). Services span wellness and preventive care, surgery, dental, in-house diagnostics (IDEXX Catalyst One, Procyte, SediVue lab plus digital radiography and ultrasound), pharmacy, boarding, grooming, end-of-life care, and emergency referral coordination. The practice is USDA-accredited for TB testing, Brucellosis testing, Coggins testing, and interstate health certificates, and all doctors are AVMA members.

Ownership is held by Drs. Darren Weiss (since 2004), Lesha Dawson and Alyzabeth Schwettman (since 2020), and Jeff Schroeder. The practice does not have external investors or a parent company. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, acquired primarily through community reputation, Google reviews (4.9/5.0 across 320+ reviews), Facebook and Instagram presence, and word-of-mouth referrals across Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, Cedar Creek, Red Rock, Paige, McDade, and Rosanky.

BVH generates revenue from three primary streams: professional service fees for examinations, procedures, and surgeries delivered in-clinic and on-farm; pharmacy revenue from an in-house dispensary and an online Covetrus pharmacy with auto-ship home delivery of 30,000+ veterinary products; and boarding and grooming fees. The practice operates Monday–Friday 7am–6pm and Saturday 8am–12pm, with after-hours emergencies routed to partner referral hospitals (Texas A&M, Elgin Veterinary Hospital, AVES, VEG, MedVet Austin, Central Texas Veterinary Specialty). Pricing is pay-as-you-go and not publicly disclosed; new clients receive a $25 first-exam discount.

Name

Bastrop Vet Hospital

Legal name

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://bastropvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a 7-doctor, veterinarian-owned mixed-animal practice in Bastrop, Texas, founded in 1974, providing wellness, surgical, diagnostic, boarding, grooming, and pharmacy services to companion animal, livestock, equine, and exotic pet owners across Bastrop County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Routine On-Farm Veterinary Services (Exams, Treatment, Prescribing) (AFACADAB)

Keywords

• Mixed animal veterinary
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet wellness care
• Livestock veterinary services
• Veterinary pharmacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bastrop

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation & Procedure Fees: Revenue from examination fees, surgical procedures, dental care, wellness visits, and medical treatments for companion animals, large animals, and exotic pets. Services delivered at the clinic and on-farm.
2. Pharmacy & Prescription Dispensing: Revenue from in-house prescription dispensing and the online Covetrus pharmacy. Same-day pickup for in-house medications; shipped refills via auto-ship.
3. Boarding & Grooming: Revenue from vet-supervised pet boarding and professional grooming services. Boarding includes medical oversight, medication administration, and daily exercise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a 7-doctor mixed animal veterinary practice providing medical, surgical, dental, wellness, and preventive care for companion animals (dogs, cats), large animals (cattle, horses, goats, small ruminants), and exotic/pocket pets. Services are delivered at a single clinic in Bastrop, TX and via on-farm visits, supported by in-house IDEXX diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, a fully-stocked pharmacy (in-house and online via Covetrus), boarding, grooming, and end-of-life care.

Product overview

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a 7-doctor mixed animal practice providing full-spectrum veterinary services since 1974. The practice operates as a unified offering combining small animal care (dogs and cats), large animal care (equine, bovine, small ruminants), pocket pets and exotics, in-house diagnostics, and a full pharmacy. Additional services include boarding, grooming, end-of-life care, and emergency referral coordination. The core service model integrates wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care across all animal types, supported by IDEXX in-house lab equipment and an online Covetrus pharmacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Animal Veterinary Services Comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dental care, pharmacy, and in-house diagnostics. Designed for dog and cat owners in Bastrop County and surrounding Central Texas communities.
• Equine Services Specialized care for horses, donkeys, and mules including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental floats, Coggins testing, health certificates, minor injury care, pregnancy confirmations, lameness workup, colic management, breeding services, and equine surgery with a padded recovery room and stocks for standing procedures.
• Bovine & Small Ruminant Services USDA-accredited herd health programs, vaccinations, parasite control, reproductive services, TB and Brucellosis testing, health certificates, and large animal surgery (including c-sections, castration, and dehorning) for cattle, goats, sheep, and small ruminants with on-farm and in-clinic delivery.
• Pocket Pets & Exotics Wellness exams, nutrition guidance, parasite control, and minor procedures for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Complex or specialized exotic cases are referred to Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital.
• Diagnostics In-house laboratory (IDEXX Catalyst One, Procyte, SediVue) for chemistry panels, CBC, urinalysis, fecal floatation, PCV/TP, refractometer, and microscopy; digital radiography with board-certified radiologist consultation; fast-scan ultrasound for soft tissue, pregnancy, and guided sample collection. Results typically available within 30–60 minutes during the appointment.
• Pharmacy Services In-house pharmacy for companion and large animal medications with same-day pickup, plus online pharmacy via Covetrus (bastropvh.covetruspharmacy.com) with home shipping and auto-ship options covering 30,000+ veterinary products.
• Boarding Services Vet-supervised boarding with private kennels, twice-daily yard time, medication administration, special diet feeding, and daily exercise for dogs and cats.
• Grooming Services Full grooming services including bath, breed-specific cuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, de-shedding treatments, and sanitary trims by trained groomers with veterinary oversight.
• End-of-Life Care In-home and in-hospital euthanasia, hospice guidance, quality-of-life consultations, and cremation coordination through trusted local partners for companion animals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5.0 on 320+ Google reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IDEXX Laboratories (Online Booking)coreTechnology or IntegrationBastrop Veterinary Hospital uses IDEXX's online booking platform (mobile.poe.idexx.com) to allow clients to request appointments online. IDEXX is a leading veterinary diagnostics and practice management software provider.
• Covetrus (Online Pharmacy)coreTechnology or IntegrationCovetrus operates the online pharmacy (bastropvh.covetruspharmacy.com) that ships prescriptions and 30,000+ veterinary products directly to clients' homes. The partnership enables auto-ship for routine medications and extends the practice's pharmacy reach beyond in-clinic dispensing.
• IDEXX Diagnostics (In-House Lab)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe practice uses IDEXX in-house diagnostic equipment including Catalyst One, Procyte, and SediVue for rapid blood panels, CBC, urinalysis, and fecal testing — enabling same-visit results for companion and large animal patients.
• Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital (Referral)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor complex or specialized exotic pet medicine beyond the scope of BVH's routine exotic care, the practice refers clients to Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital, a specialist exotic animal hospital.
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Referral)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplex large animal and equine cases requiring intensive management, advanced surgery, or specialty expertise are referred to Texas A&M with complete case documentation for continuity of care. Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital is used for colic surgery, bovine surgery, and other advanced procedures.
• Elgin Veterinary Hospital (Referral)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine surgical cases — particularly colic surgery — are referred to Elgin Veterinary Hospital, an equine-only specialty facility. The practice coordinates referrals with complete communication and record transfer.
• Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES)minorOthersAfter-hours and specialized companion animal emergency facility recommended by BVH for emergencies occurring outside clinic hours. Located in Austin, TX (~32 miles). Offers neurology, cardiology, oncology, and surgery.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) AustinminorOthersAfter-hours companion animal emergency facility in Austin (S. Lamar). Open 24/7 with walk-ins welcome. ~30 miles from Bastrop.
• MedVet AustinminorOthers24/7 companion animal emergency and critical care facility in Austin (N. I-35). No appointment needed. Also offers neurology and surgery.
• Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency HospitalminorOthersCompanion animal emergency and specialty referral hospital in Austin (South) and Round Rock. Offers internal medicine, surgery, and critical care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Nation's largest general veterinary practice chain, embedded primarily within PetSmart retail locations. Comparable as a high-volume general practice operator; though it focuses on small animals, it represents the corporate model competing for suburban pet owners.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-specialty veterinary care network operating general practice, urgent care, and specialty hospitals. Comparable as a corporate-backed general practice competitor with regional presence in Texas.
• MedVet: Network of veterinary emergency and specialty hospitals with a 24/7 Austin location referenced by BVH. Comparable as a broad incumbent emergency/specialty operator in the same regional care ecosystem.
• NVA (National Veterinary Associates): Large veterinary practice consolidator owning hundreds of general and specialty hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as a broad incumbent and active acquirer of independent mixed and companion animal practices.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest corporate consolidator of veterinary hospitals in North America, including general practice and specialty clinics. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering general practice services across urban and suburban markets; key M&A competitor for independent practices.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Nationwide network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the specialty/emergency tier, serving as both a referral destination and competitive threat for advanced cases.

Regional players

• Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES): Emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Austin, TX, listed as a BVH referral partner. Comparable as a regional after-hours emergency provider serving the same Bastrop-to-Austin corridor.
• Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital: Exotic and small animal specialty hospital in Austin. Comparable as a regional referral destination for complex exotic cases that fall outside BVH's routine scope.

Direct peers

• Elgin Veterinary Hospital: Mixed animal and equine-specialty practice in Elgin, TX, less than 20 miles from Bastrop. Comparable as a Central Texas mixed/large animal competitor that also receives referral cases from BVH, competing for the same ranch and equine clientele.

Others

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital providing large animal and specialty referral services. Comparable as a referral partner and educational ecosystem for BVH's large animal and equine cases, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BastropVetHospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/bastropvettx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bastrop-veterinary-hospital

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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