Calusa Veterinary Center

What Calusa Veterinary Center does

Calusa Veterinary Center is a full-service veterinary hospital located at 6900 Congress Avenue in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1991 and operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The practice delivers comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and wellness care for dogs and cats, staffed by 13+ veterinarians that include a board-certified cardiologist and internist alongside CCRT-certified rehabilitation and acupuncture practitioners. It holds AAHA accreditation, Cat Friendly Practice (Gold) designation from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, and Fear Free Practice certification, positioning it among a small set of fully accredited hospitals in Palm Beach County.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with three streams: core veterinary services (wellness exams, emergency care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, rehabilitation, specialty consultations, and end-of-life care), an on-site pharmacy selling prescription medications and pet health products, and pet boarding. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customer acquisition incentives include a $50 first-visit discount for new clients and discounted emergency rates for existing general practice clients. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on online appointment booking, phone scheduling at (561) 786-1100, walk-in emergency access, an active blog, and Instagram and Facebook presence supplemented by community events in Boca Raton.

The practice is operated by Veterinary Practice Partners, LLC, a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based veterinary practice management company that provides corporate infrastructure and mobile messaging programs to partner hospitals. Customer reach is concentrated in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County, and the practice integrates with the PetDesk mobile app for appointment reminders and client communication. No external institutional investment, public listing, or multi-location expansion beyond the Boca Raton hospital has been disclosed.

Name

Calusa Veterinary Center

Legal name

Calusa Veterinary Center

Website

https://cvcboca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Calusa Veterinary Center is a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Boca Raton, Florida, providing 24/7 emergency, surgical, dental, specialty, and wellness care for dogs and cats under Veterinary Practice Partners management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers (HLAMACAK), Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding (HSANADAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary care services
• Emergency pet care
• Pet wellness exams
• Pet surgical services
• Pet boarding grooming

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: The practice generates revenue through professional veterinary services including wellness exams, emergency care, surgeries, diagnostic services, dental care, rehabilitation, and specialized treatments. Services are provided on a per-visit and per-procedure basis.
2. Pharmacy and Products: On-site pharmacy providing prescription medications and pet health products directly to clients.
3. Boarding Services: Pet boarding services for dogs and cats, including the mention of boarding staff like Katie.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calusa Veterinary Center operates a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Boca Raton, Florida, delivering 24/7 emergency and general medical care for dogs and cats. The practice provides wellness and preventative care, surgery, dentistry, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, holistic/integrative medicine, end-of-life care, pet boarding, grooming, and an on-site pharmacy, all delivered on a per-visit and per-procedure basis.

Product overview

Calusa Veterinary Center is a full-service concierge veterinary practice offering 24/7 emergency and general care for dogs and cats. The center operates as a unified platform combining core medical services (emergency care, wellness/preventative care, surgery, dental, diagnostics) with specialty offerings (hyperbaric center, rehabilitation/acupuncture/pain management, holistic services). The product portfolio centers on Dog Services and Cat Services as primary offerings, supported by diagnostic care, surgical services, dental services, and end-of-life care. Adjunct services include pharmacy, pet boarding, and grooming/bathing. The center provides comprehensive veterinary medicine under one roof, with AAHA accreditation and Cat Friendly Practice (Gold) designation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency & Urgent Care 24/7 emergency veterinary services providing immediate diagnosis and treatment for sudden illness, injuries, or complications from existing conditions to stabilize dogs and cats.
• Dog Services Comprehensive veterinary care for dogs including routine wellness visits, emergency care, surgery, dental care, dermatology, cardiology, oncology, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and preventive care.
• Cat Services Feline-specific veterinary care delivered in a Cat Friendly Practice (Gold) environment with separate waiting areas, dedicated feline exam rooms, and Feliway diffusers to reduce stress across all life stages.
• Wellness and Preventative Care Preventive care including checkups, vaccines, parasite control, and dental care intended to keep dogs and cats healthy.
• Surgical Services Full-range surgical procedures for dogs and cats including soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and spay/neuter procedures.
• Dental Services Professional dental care including cleanings, extractions, and oral health assessments for dogs and cats.
• Diagnostic Care Advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services including ultrasound, MRI, X-rays, and blood tests for accurate pet health assessments.
• Hyperbaric Center Hyperbaric oxygen therapy services for pets to promote healing and treat various medical conditions.
• Rehabilitation, Acupuncture & Pain Management Integrative pain management and rehabilitation services including acupuncture, laser therapy, and physical therapy for dogs and cats.
• Holistic Services Holistic and integrative medicine approaches including acupuncture, homeopathic remedies, and alternative therapies for pets.
• Senior Pet Care Specialized healthcare services tailored for aging pets including wellness exams, pain management, and chronic condition monitoring.
• Puppy & Kitten Care Comprehensive healthcare for young pets including vaccinations, wellness exams, deworming, and preventive care for puppies and kittens.
• Pet Boarding Boarding services for dogs and cats providing safe, comfortable accommodations while owners are away.
• Grooming & Bathing Professional grooming and bathing services for dogs and cats to maintain hygiene and coat health.
• End Of Life Care Compassionate end-of-life care including hospice services and humane euthanasia for pets.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing prescription medications, preventatives, and pet health products.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of only a handful of AAHA-accredited hospitals in Palm Beach County

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Veterinary Practice Partners, LLCcoreOthersThe website is operated by Veterinary Practice Partners, LLC, a veterinary practice management company headquartered at 601 S. Henderson Road, Suite 155, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406. VPP operates mobile messaging programs on behalf of its partner hospitals to communicate with pet owners about veterinary care and related services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Network of primary, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals built through roll-up acquisitions. Comparable as a multi-service veterinary platform and potential strategic counterpart or consolidator in Calusa's market.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Corporate veterinary chain embedded inside PetSmart stores delivering wellness and preventive care at scale. Comparable as a multi-site companion animal care provider, though predominantly a primary-care model rather than a specialty/emergency model.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest general veterinary hospital network in North America with primary care, emergency, and specialty services at many sites. Comparable as a broad-scope veterinary services provider; competes for routine and specialty caseload though it is not focused exclusively on the Palm Beach County market.

Direct peers

• ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals providing surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and 24/7 emergency care. Highly comparable to Calusa for the specialty-plus-emergency service mix, although it operates in different geographies.
• MedVet: Network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals with locations across the U.S., including Florida. Highly comparable to Calusa for specialty services (surgery, cardiology, internal medicine) plus 24-hour emergency operations anchored by board-certified specialists.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National chain of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals offering 24/7 emergency care, surgery, internal medicine, and rehabilitation. Comparable to Calusa because it competes for the same referral and emergency caseload from primary care veterinarians in the same Florida markets.

Regional players

• Pet Emergency and Referral Center (West Palm Beach): Emergency and referral veterinary hospital serving Palm Beach County. Closest geographic emergency-service competitor to Calusa, overlapping on urgent care and specialty referral intake.
• Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists: Specialty referral hospital serving Palm Beach County with internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and emergency services. Directly competitive within Calusa's primary geography for referral caseload from local primary care vets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cvcboca
• Instagraminstagram.com/calusaveterinarycenter
• Xx.com/calusavet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calusa-veterinary-center

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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