Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency

What Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency does

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is a 37,000 square foot veterinary specialty and emergency hospital located at 2972 Iris Ave in Boulder, Colorado, operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year since opening in 2021. The hospital delivers emergency and critical care alongside fourteen specialty disciplines — anesthesia, critical care, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound), dialysis and extracorporeal therapies, internal medicine, interventional radiology and endoscopy, nephrology and urology, neurology and neurosurgery, ophthalmology, pain management and physical rehabilitation, the Pet Cancer Center (medical and radiation oncology, immunotherapy, electrochemotherapy, clinical trials), and surgery (orthopedic, soft tissue, minimally invasive) — to dogs and cats across Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, and surrounding Colorado communities.

Underlying clinical capability rests on a team of board-certified specialists (including three board-certified criticalists and a board-certified anesthesiologist) and capital equipment that includes CT, MRI, ultrasound, hemodialysis units, fluoroscopy, C-Arm imaging, and Karl Storz and Arthrex endoscopic systems. CASE is described as the only facility in the region offering hemodialysis, and its emergency team is Global FAST certified. External capability is extended through partnerships with Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for specialized diagnostics, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for toxicology consultations, and Ethos Discovery for oncology clinical trials.

CASE generates revenue on a fee-for-service basis from professional veterinary services (emergency visits, specialty consultations, surgery, diagnostics, oncology) under a quote-based pricing model with deposits at hospitalization and balance due at discharge, and it operates a 24/7/365 walk-in emergency channel alongside a referral-based specialty channel for primary care veterinarians (with a dedicated Referral Relationship Manager, referral portal, Lunch & Learn events, and same-day transfer). The hospital is owned by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), is privately held, and reports 51-100 employees. Pet owners can finance care through CareCredit, ScratchPay, or the Angel Fund; pharmacy fulfillment is routed through a Covetrus online pharmacy; and an EzyVet patient portal supports records access and limited online scheduling.

Name

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency

Legal name

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency

Website

https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is a 24/7 veterinary specialty and emergency hospital in Boulder, Colorado, delivering emergency care plus 14+ specialty disciplines to dogs and cats across Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, and surrounding areas, and serving pet owners and referring primary care veterinarians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Necropsy & Post-Mortem Diagnostic Services (HLAMADAK), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Emergency veterinary care
• Veterinary specialty services
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary surgical services
• Animal critical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Specialty Services: Fee-for-service veterinary specialty services including emergency care, surgery, oncology, internal medicine, diagnostics, and other specialty services. Revenue generated through direct patient care charges.
2. Payment Plans and Financing: Partners with CareCredit and ScratchPay to provide financing options for pet owners, enabling payment flexibility for veterinary expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is a 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Boulder, Colorado, delivering emergency and critical care alongside 15+ specialty services for dogs and cats. The hospital combines round-the-clock emergency intake, board-certified specialty consultations, advanced in-house diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy), interventional procedures (hemodialysis, interventional radiology, endoscopy), and surgical care, supported by a 10,000 sq ft facility and published clinical research.

Product overview

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) operates a 37,000 square foot 24-hour veterinary specialty and emergency hospital in Boulder, Colorado. The facility provides emergency care 24/7/365 alongside multiple specialty services including Anesthesia, Critical Care, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound), Dialysis & Extracorporeal Therapies, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy, Nephrology & Urology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pain Management & Physical Rehabilitation, Surgery (Orthopedic and Soft Tissue), and the Pet Cancer Center (Medical and Radiation Oncology). The hospital also offers Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment as a therapeutic service. All services are integrated through a unified emergency and specialty care model, allowing seamless patient transfers between emergency and specialty teams. The facility utilizes advanced diagnostic technology and board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency & Critical Care 24/7 walk-in emergency triage, stabilization, and critical care for dogs and cats, with board-certified emergency and critical care specialists. Staff are FAST-certified for ultrasound triage.
• Oncology & Cancer Center Comprehensive veterinary oncology diagnostics and treatment for dogs and cats, delivered through a dedicated Cancer Center with published clinical outcomes and clinical trial access.
• Neurology Specialty neurology services for dogs and cats, including diagnosis and management of neurological conditions, supported by advanced in-house imaging.
• Surgery Specialty surgical services including minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic procedures, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, supported by Arthrex surgical equipment.
• Nephrology & Urology Specialty nephrology and urology care for dogs and cats, including diagnosis and management of kidney and urinary tract disease, integrated with on-site hemodialysis.
• Hemodialysis Hemodialysis treatment for dogs and cats, the only such offering in the Boulder region, integrated with the hospital's nephrology service line.
• Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy Minimally invasive interventional radiology and endoscopy procedures for dogs and cats, performed with Karl Storz endoscopy equipment.
• Diagnostic Imaging In-house diagnostic imaging for dogs and cats including on-site CT, MRI, digital X-ray, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound.
• Internal Medicine Specialty internal medicine consultations and case management for dogs and cats, supported by in-house diagnostics and the anesthesia service.
• Anesthesia & Analgesia Dedicated anesthesia and pain management service supporting surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures for dogs and cats.
• Ophthalmology Specialty ophthalmology services for dogs and cats, including diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
• Pain Management Specialty pain management for dogs and cats, including acupuncture and related modalities, integrated with anesthesia and surgical care.
• Dentistry Specialty veterinary dentistry services for dogs and cats.
• Compassionate Care (Palliative & Hospice) Compassionate Care program providing palliative and hospice support for dogs and cats nearing end of life, an offering the hospital highlights as part of its founding mission.
• Clinical Trials (Ethos Discovery) Clinical trials program delivered in partnership with Ethos Discovery, providing eligible patients access to investigational veterinary treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 20% of pets receiving chemotherapy show any clinical signs of side effects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASE utilizes Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, an AAVLD accredited laboratory, for specialized diagnostics and consultations that cannot be performed in-house.
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASE works with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) for rapid identification and treatment guidance for toxin exposures in pets.
• Ethos DiscoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASE participates in clinical trials through Ethos Discovery, including studies for hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, osteosarcoma, and other canine cancers. Ethos provides novel therapeutic options and financial compensation for enrolled patients.
• Denver ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASE collaborated with Denver Zoo for specialty cancer care of an African penguin (Keni), demonstrating advanced specialty capabilities beyond domestic pets.
• CareCreditcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareCredit provides healthcare financing for pet owners to manage veterinary expenses through flexible payment plans.
• ScratchPaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScratchPay offers payment plan options for pet owners to finance veterinary care expenses.
• Angel Fund (Veterinary Care Foundation)minorOthersAngel Fund provides financial assistance to qualifying pet owners who cannot afford emergency and specialty veterinary care. CASE participates as an Angel Fund recipient facility.
• Karl Storz EndoscopycoreTechnology or IntegrationCASE uses Karl Storz endoscopy equipment for advanced minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• ArthrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCASE utilizes Arthrex scopes and equipment for advanced imaging and surgical procedures with high maneuverability.
• Foothills Kiwanis of Boulder ValleyminorOthersCASE collaborated with Foothills Kiwanis of Boulder Valley's Alert Service Dogs for Kids program, supporting a service dog puppy (Sully) who received treatment for leptospirosis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ethos Veterinary Health: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group operating referral hospitals and clinical research programs. Direct overlap in multi-specialty hospital operations; CASE also partners with Ethos Discovery for clinical trials.
• Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital: Long-established 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in the Denver metro area offering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and emergency/critical care. Same referral-driven multi-specialty model serving Front Range pet owners.
• Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists: Longmont, Colorado-based specialty veterinary hospital offering internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and emergency referral services. Direct geographic peer serving the same Boulder-Longmont referral base as CASE.
• MedVet: Network of veterinarian-owned specialty and emergency hospitals across the U.S. offering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, and emergency/critical care. Closely comparable referral-driven model and specialty service mix.
• Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies: Multi-specialty and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital serving the Denver-Boulder corridor with overlapping specialties including internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and emergency/critical care. Directly comparable referral-based specialty model in the same Colorado geography.

Regional players

• DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital: 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Portland, Oregon, operating a similar referral-based model with board-certified specialists and advanced imaging. Comparable in service mix but serves a different U.S. geography.

Others

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Parent organization of CASE and a large network of general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Provides strategic and operational context but does not compete head-to-head as a peer hospital.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals with multiple Denver-area locations. Operates the same referral-based multi-specialty model at much larger scale and is a major consolidator in the U.S. specialty vet space.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest U.S. network of veterinary hospitals, owned by Mars Petcare, with primary care, specialty, and emergency locations including Colorado sites. Competes broadly across case mix and referral capture.

Emerging players

• PetCure Oncology: Network of veterinary oncology centers offering radiation oncology and medical oncology, including stereotactic radiosurgery. Overlaps directly with CASE's Pet Cancer Center service line and competes for high-acuity oncology referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ColoradoAnimalSpecialty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coloradoanimalspecialty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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