Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology

What Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology does

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (AVIM&O) is a specialty veterinary practice founded in 1992, operating two clinical locations in Annapolis and Hunt Valley (Cockeysville), Maryland. The practice delivers referral-based and direct-to-consumer specialty care for dogs and cats facing cancer and complex internal medicine conditions, with board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine (DACVIM), Oncology (DACVIM), and Radiology (DACVR). Its service portfolio spans internal medicine consultations, oncology and chemotherapy (including electrochemotherapy at Hunt Valley), radiology, ultrasound with guided biopsy, endoscopy, and advanced diagnostics, with CT, MRI, bone marrow aspiration, and fluoroscopy delivered through a collaboration with Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC).

AVIM&O generates revenue primarily through professional service fees for consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment protocols. The practice operates a hybrid go-to-market: Referral Relationship Managers conduct Lunch & Learn sessions with primary care veterinarians to drive mid-funnel referrals, while pet owners can also request appointments directly online or book via the EzyVet portal at Hunt Valley. An online pharmacy supplements clinical revenue with home-delivered prescription fulfillment. The practice is a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a diversified veterinary conglomerate headquartered in Westlake Village, California; NVA provides corporate infrastructure, governance, and privacy oversight, while AVIM&O retains operational autonomy at the clinic level.

The practice's clinical depth is anchored by 13 veterinarians across the two locations, an active clinical trials program in oncology and internal medicine, and 24/7 emergency handoff partnerships with AAVEC (Annapolis) and Pet+ER (Hunt Valley). Patient testimonials and practice positioning emphasize quality-of-life-focused cancer treatment, with reported chemotherapy side-effect rates below 10%. No public revenue, headcount growth, or independent capital structure data is disclosed, as the entity is privately held within the NVA parent organization.

Name

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology

Legal name

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology

Website

https://avim.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (AVIM&O) is a Maryland-based specialty veterinary practice founded in 1992, operating two locations in Annapolis and Hunt Valley. It provides board-certified internal medicine, oncology, and radiology services for dogs and cats, and is a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates (NVA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary internal medicine
• Veterinary oncology services
• Pet chemotherapy treatment
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Specialty veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Specialty Services: The practice generates revenue through consultation fees, diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy treatments, radiology services, ultrasound examinations, endoscopy procedures, and ongoing medical care for pets with complex illnesses. Services include both one-time procedures and ongoing treatment protocols.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (AVIM&O) is a specialty veterinary practice providing internal medicine and oncology services for dogs and cats in Annapolis and Hunt Valley, Maryland since 1992. The practice delivers board-certified consultations, advanced diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, radiology, endoscopy, CT, MRI), and treatments including chemotherapy and electrochemotherapy, supported by an online pharmacy and active clinical trials program.

Product overview

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (AVIM&O) is a specialty veterinary practice offering a comprehensive suite of internal medicine and oncology services for pets in Annapolis and Hunt Valley, Maryland since 1992. The practice operates two locations providing Internal Medicine Services, Oncology & Chemotherapy (including electrochemotherapy at Hunt Valley), Radiology with board-certified radiologist interpretation, Ultrasound with guided biopsy capability, Endoscopy, and Advanced Diagnostics (CT, MRI, bone marrow aspiration, fluoroscopy). Supporting services include an Online Pharmacy for medication delivery, Clinical Trials for access to cutting-edge treatments, digital Patient Referral Forms and Pet Owner Forms for streamlined intake, and Quality of Life Support resources. The practice also provides extensive educational content on chemotherapy, imaging, lab tests, and prescription diets. AVIM&O is part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) and collaborates with Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center for advanced diagnostics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internal Medicine Services Advanced internal medicine diagnostic and treatment services for pets, including consultations, disease management, and specialized care for complex medical conditions such as liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and chronic illnesses.
• Oncology and Chemotherapy Veterinary oncology services including chemotherapy administration, electrochemotherapy, cancer staging, and treatment planning for dogs and cats with cancer, using gentle, well-tolerated protocols.
• Radiology Diagnostic imaging services including digital X-rays interpreted by a board-certified radiologist to diagnose and monitor diseases in pets.
• Ultrasound Non-invasive ultrasonography for real-time imaging of internal organs, including abdominal and thoracic ultrasounds with ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy.
• Endoscopy Non-invasive visual examination using flexible and rigid endoscopes equipped with advanced medical-grade cameras to examine nose, throat, esophagus, stomach, colon, and bladder, with biopsy capability.
• Advanced Diagnostics Advanced diagnostic services including CT, MRI, bone marrow aspiration, and fluoroscopy (Hunt Valley location), performed in collaboration with Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.
• Online Pharmacy Online pharmacy service for ordering pet medications and prescription products, with prescriptions reviewed by the veterinary team and shipped directly to homes. Separate portals for Annapolis and Hunt Valley.
• Clinical Trials Clinical trials in oncology and internal medicine offering access to cutting-edge treatments for pets while contributing to veterinary medical research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fewer than 10% of pets experience significant chemotherapy side effects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AAVEC (Annapolis Emergency Veterinary Care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAVEC provides 24/7 emergency veterinary services for AVIM&O's Annapolis location. When pet owners experience emergencies outside of AVIM&O's regular hours, they are referred to AAVEC for immediate medical attention.
• Pet+ER (Hunt Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet+ER provides 24/7 emergency veterinary services for AVIM&O's Hunt Valley location. Available around the clock to provide immediate medical attention for pet emergencies.
• Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC)coreTechnology or IntegrationAVIM&O collaborates with CVRC to offer advanced diagnostic and treatment options not available at standard animal hospitals, including CT, MRI, bone marrow aspiration, and fluoroscopy services.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersNVA is the parent company of AVIM&O. NVA respects pet owner privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. NVA operates veterinary hospitals and clinics across the United States. Privacy inquiries can be directed to NVA at 1 Baxter Way, Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: National veterinary specialty and emergency chain offering oncology, internal medicine, and advanced diagnostics across multiple U.S. markets. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty referral competitor to AVIM&O in regions where BluePearl operates, with overlapping service lines and referral-driven GTM.
• MedVet: Veterinary specialty and emergency care chain operating referral hospitals across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and other U.S. regions. Directly comparable to AVIM&O as a specialty referral practice with internal medicine, oncology, and advanced diagnostics, including locations in the Mid-Atlantic that may overlap with AVIM&O's catchment area.
• Hope Veterinary Specialists: Specialty veterinary referral practice in Malvern, Pennsylvania offering oncology, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency services. Directly comparable as a community-based multi-specialty referral hospital serving the Mid-Atlantic, competing for referring veterinarians in the greater Philadelphia–Baltimore corridor.
• Pieper Veterinary: Independent veterinary specialty and emergency group based in Connecticut with oncology, internal medicine, and advanced diagnostics. Comparable as a specialty referral peer in the Northeast U.S. with similar service mix and referral-driven GTM, though operating in a different sub-region than AVIM&O.
• Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC): Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Annapolis, Maryland offering internal medicine, oncology, surgery, and advanced imaging including CT and MRI. Comparable as a direct specialty referral competitor in the same Annapolis market where AVIM&O also operates, while simultaneously serving as AVIM&O's diagnostic partner for CT/MRI/fluoroscopy.
• Pet+ER (Columbia and Hunt Valley): 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital with a location in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Comparable as a regional specialty and emergency peer overlapping with AVIM&O's Hunt Valley catchment area, and also a current emergency-care partner for the practice.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest U.S. veterinary hospital networks, owned by Mars, offering primary care, specialty, and emergency services including oncology and internal medicine. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with AVIM&O in specialty referral cases while also serving a much wider portfolio of services.

Regional players

• University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Specialists (Penn Vet): Academic veterinary teaching hospital at the University of Pennsylvania providing oncology, internal medicine, and advanced specialty services. Comparable as a high-end specialty referral option in the broader Mid-Atlantic, drawing some of the most complex cases that might otherwise go to community specialty practices like AVIM&O.
• Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University: Academic veterinary teaching hospital in Massachusetts offering oncology, internal medicine, and specialty referral services. Comparable to AVIM&O as a specialty referral destination in the Northeast, though anchored to academic and research use cases that may overlap with community specialty cases.

Emerging players

• Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast U.S. offering internal medicine and oncology services. Comparable as a regional specialty referral competitor with overlapping services, though smaller and more regionally focused than national chains like BluePearl or MedVet.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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