Loving Hands

Name

Loving Hands

Legal name

PetVet Care Centers

Website

https://lovinghands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Clinics & Pet Care Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs & Senior Pet Boarding (HSANADAH), Medication Administration (Oral/Topical/Inhaler) During Boarding (HSANAJAE)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Pet boarding
• Pet grooming
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, internal medicine, surgery, dental care, emergency care, and senior pet care. Revenue generated through per-visit fees and procedural charges.
2. Pet Boarding/Resort Services: Overnight boarding services for dogs and cats with medical boarding options, daily walks, playtime with staff, and accommodation in kennels meeting individual pet needs.
3. Grooming Services: Professional bathing and grooming services for cats and dogs to keep pets healthy and well-maintained.
4. Pet Pharmacy and Retail: On-site and online pharmacy for prescription medications, parasite prevention products, and pet care supplies. Includes prescription refills and access to pet health records.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loving Hands Animal Clinic & Pet Resort provides comprehensive veterinary medical care for cats and dogs, including wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, internal medicine, surgery, dental care, emergency care, and life-stage-specific care (puppies, kittens, junior and senior pets). The clinic also operates a pet resort offering overnight boarding with medical boarding options and professional grooming, supported by an on-site diagnostic laboratory, diagnostic imaging, an online pharmacy, and tiered wellness plans.

Product overview

Loving Hands Animal Clinic & Pet Resort is a full-service veterinary hospital and pet resort offering comprehensive medical services for cats and dogs. The clinic operates as a unified offering combining core veterinary medical services (wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, emergency care) with ancillary pet care services (boarding, grooming, online pharmacy). The practice emphasizes preventive care through vaccination programs and wellness plans tailored to different life stages (puppies, kittens, junior and senior pets for both canines and felines). Diagnostic capabilities include an in-house laboratory with bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, ECG, and imaging equipment. The facility provides boarding services for dogs and cats with features including private kennels, daily walks, playtime, and medical boarding for pets requiring medications. Financing options through CareCredit and Scratchpay support pet owners with payment management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Exams (Routine Exams) Routine health examinations for cats and dogs to monitor overall health and detect potential medical issues early; offered to pet owners in the Alpharetta area.
• Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention Preventive care including core and lifestyle vaccinations, flea/tick prevention, and heartworm prevention for cats and dogs; offered to companion animal owners.
• Veterinary Surgery Full range of surgical procedures including spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, and dental surgery performed by experienced veterinarians for cats and dogs.
• Veterinary Dentistry & Dental Surgery Dental examinations, cleanings, extractions, and oral health care to maintain pets' dental hygiene and prevent disease; offered to cat and dog owners.
• Veterinary Internal Medicine Diagnosis and treatment of complex internal medical conditions including gastrointestinal, endocrine, and organ diseases in cats and dogs.
• Emergency Veterinary Care Urgent care services for cats and dogs experiencing medical emergencies during regular clinic operating hours.
• Senior Pet Care (Veterinary Geriatrics) Specialized veterinary care for aging cats and dogs including wellness exams, pain management, and treatment of age-related conditions.
• Puppy & Kitten Veterinary Care Specialized veterinary care for young cats and dogs including vaccinations, wellness exams, and guidance on nutrition and development.
• Pet Resort (Boarding) Overnight boarding services for dogs and cats featuring private kennels, daily walks, playtime with staff, medication administration, and medical boarding options for pets requiring ongoing care.
• Grooming Professional bathing and grooming services to keep cats and dogs clean, healthy, and comfortable.
• In-House Veterinary Laboratory & Diagnostics On-site diagnostic testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, ECG heart health testing, and diagnostic imaging for cats and dogs, enabling same-day results without external lab referrals.
• Online Store & Pharmacy On-site and online pharmacy providing prescription medications, parasite prevention products, and pet care supplies for cats and dogs, including prescription refills and access to pet health records.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetVet Care CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoving Hands Animal Clinic & Pet Resort is part of the PetVet Care Centers Network (petvetcarecenters.com). This affiliation provides the clinic with network resources, shared best practices, and operational support while maintaining its local brand identity and community focus.
• Ahimsa HouseminorOthersAhimsa House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping human and animal domestic violence victims reach safety together in Georgia. Loving Hands supports their work through community partnerships, providing emergency veterinary care and transporting animals from abusive situations.
• Hero Dog RescueminorOthersHero Dog Rescue saves abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs from high kill shelters, providing medical and behavioral care before placing them in foster homes. Loving Hands supports their mission through community engagement.
• Barkville RescueminorOthersBarkville Rescue focuses on rescuing dogs most in need, including older dogs and those with difficult medical issues, placing them in loving foster homes. Loving Hands supports their rescue efforts through community partnerships.
• CareCreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareCredit healthcare credit card is offered as a financing option for pet owners to manage veterinary expenses through extended payment plans.
• ScratchpayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScratchpay is offered as a financing option to help pet owners afford veterinary care through simple payment plans.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PetVet Care Centers: Parent company and broader veterinary network encompassing Loving Hands; comparable as a multi-site operator of companion-animal clinics with similar medical, boarding, and grooming service lines, though at significantly larger scale.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest U.S. companion-animal veterinary chains (owned by Mars), directly comparable service mix including general practice, surgery, dentistry, and in-house diagnostics across the Atlanta metro.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest U.S. veterinary chain, co-located in PetSmart stores; offers preventive care plans, surgery, and dental services comparable to Loving Hands' wellness and medical offering.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-site general practice and specialty veterinary operator; comparable in offering primary care, surgery, and wellness plans to companion animals, with growing Atlanta-area presence.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain; competes in the Atlanta metro for after-hours and specialty cases that Loving Hands currently refers out.
• NVA (National Veterinary Associates): Large network of companion-animal clinics offering general practice, boarding, and grooming services comparable to Loving Hands, with similar parent-network operating model.
• Southern Veterinary Partners: Regional multi-site veterinary operator in the Southeast U.S.; directly comparable as a general practice and pet resort operator serving similar suburban Atlanta-area demographics.

Direct peers

• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Acquires and operates companion-animal clinics, preserving local branding — closely comparable to the PetVet Care Centers operating model under which Loving Hands runs.
• VetCor: Network of community-focused companion-animal hospitals offering general practice, boarding, and grooming with retained local brands — directly comparable operating model and service mix.
• WellHaven Pet Health: Operates community companion-animal veterinary hospitals with a focus on preventive care and wellness plans; comparable to Loving Hands' life-stage wellness plan approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Loving-Hands-Animal-Clinic-277432382340
• Instagraminstagram.com/lovinghandsvet?r=nametag?
• Xx.com/lovinghandsac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loving-hands-animal-clinic

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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