Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

What Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital does

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited mixed veterinary practice founded in 1963 and headquartered at 11308 92nd St SE in Snohomish, Washington. It operates as a 24/7 small animal emergency, primary care, and specialty hospital serving pet owners in Snohomish, Monroe, and Lake Stevens, while also maintaining a separate equine service line. Clinical capabilities include diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), surgery, dental care, vaccinations, preventive care, and a distinct Small Animal Integrative Medicine program offering acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese herbal medicine, laser therapy, and rehabilitation. The hospital employs 51-100 staff including approximately ten veterinarians with credentials ranging from DVMs to board-certified surgeons and certified veterinary acupuncturists/chiropractors.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer veterinary services model with revenue generated through professional service fees (exams, procedures, surgery, emergency care) plus a transaction-based online pharmacy offering prescription medications and Hill's Prescription Diet with autoship recurring delivery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, though promotional offers include a free first exam for new clients and $100 off spay/neuter and dental cleanings; CareCredit financing is accepted. The practice is integrated into the Thrive Pet Healthcare network, which provides shared branding, the Thrive mobile app, centralized online appointment scheduling, online pharmacy infrastructure, and the Thrive Plus membership program, alongside cross-location referral capability.

The hospital's customer base is composed of individual pet owners with no enterprise or institutional concentration, producing a highly fragmented revenue profile. Marketing leverages the Thrive network's website, Facebook, Google local search, and promotional email offers, while operational reach remains confined to a single Snohomish physical location despite the parent network's national footprint. AAHA accreditation, 60+ years of continuous operation, and 491 Google reviews (3.6 stars) constitute the primary trust signals in a suburban Puget Sound market where continuous emergency availability and integrative medicine credentials represent the key differentiators.

Name

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

Legal name

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://pilchuckvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited mixed veterinary practice in Snohomish, Washington, providing 24/7 small animal emergency, primary, and integrative medicine care to dog and cat owners across Snohomish, Monroe, and Lake Stevens, with a separate equine service line, all under the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

Keywords

• Small animal veterinary
• Emergency pet care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet wellness exams
• Integrative veterinary medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Snohomish

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Professional veterinary medical services including wellness exams, emergency care, vaccinations, sick/illness exams, spay & neuter, dental care, heartworm prevention, flea & tick prevention, and end-of-life care. Revenue generated through consultation fees, procedures, and treatments.
2. Online Pharmacy: Sale of prescription medications (Apoquel, Cytopoint) and prescription diets (Hill's Prescription Diet) through the online pharmacy with autoship recurring delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary practice that delivers 24/7 emergency, primary, and specialty care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, illness diagnosis, surgery, dental care, preventive medications, end-of-life care, and integrative medicine (acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese herbal medicine, rehabilitation). The hospital also runs an online pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications and therapeutic diets with autoship recurring delivery, supporting both in-hospital treatment plans and ongoing at-home care.

Product overview

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice offering a comprehensive range of veterinary services. The hospital provides emergency care (open 24 hours), primary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, and illness treatment, as well as specialized services such as diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), dental care, and integrative medicine (acupuncture, chiropractic, rehabilitation, herbal medicine). The practice serves dogs and cats in the Snohomish, Monroe, and Lake Stevens areas of Washington State. As an AAHA-certified facility founded in 1963, the hospital operates under the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Care 24/7 emergency and critical care services for small animals (dogs and cats), including trauma stabilization and emergency surgery.
• Primary Care / Wellness Exams Routine wellness exams and preventive care services to maintain pet health and catch underlying health problems early.
• Vaccinations Preventive vaccination services to help prevent disease or lessen severity of symptoms in dogs and cats.
• Sick / Illness Exams Diagnostic services for common pet health issues including vomiting, itching, lumps, and limping.
• Diagnostic Testing Laboratory testing (blood, urine, fecal) and diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
• Spay & Neuter Surgical sterilization procedures recommended for pets not intended for breeding.
• Preventive Pet Dental Care Routine dental cleanings, tooth extractions, and comprehensive oral health care for pets.
• Heartworm Prevention Preventive medication and treatment protocols to protect pets from potentially fatal heartworm disease spread by mosquitoes.
• Flea & Tick Prevention Preventive treatments to protect pets from fleas and ticks that can cause skin infections and transmit diseases like Lyme Disease.
• End-Of-Life Care Medical assistance and emotional support services during difficult end-of-life decisions for pets.
• Small Animal Integrative Medicine Comprehensive approach combining conventional medicine with complementary therapies including acupuncture, chiropractic care, Chinese herbal medicine, rehabilitation, and laser therapy for dogs and cats.
• Online Pharmacy Online prescription ordering system for pet medications and therapeutic foods (e.g., Apoquel, Cytopoint, Hill's Prescription Diet) with autoship recurring delivery through the Thrive Pet Healthcare storefront.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thrive Pet HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPilchuck Veterinary Hospital is part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network, providing centralized branding, online presence, appointment scheduling platform, and access to the Thrive Plus membership program. The network enables shared marketing resources and cross-location referrals.
• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit healthcare credit card is accepted as a payment option for veterinary services, enabling pet owners to finance pet care expenses.
• Zoetis (Apoquel, Cytopoint)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional partnerships for Zoetis pet medications including Apoquel and Cytopoint, offering discounts through the online pharmacy autoship program.
• Hill's Pet Nutrition (Prescription Diet)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional partnership for Hill's Prescription Diet products, offering 35% off first autoship of Derm Complete for environmental and food sensitivities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: Network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals providing 24/7 critical care, surgery, and specialty medicine. Operates in many of the same metro markets as Pilchuck and competes directly for emergency and specialty cases in the Pacific Northwest.
• MedVet: Veterinary specialty and emergency hospital chain offering 24/7 emergency care, surgery, internal medicine, and imaging. Closely comparable to Pilchuck in service mix (emergency + specialty) and in operating 24-hour hospitals in regional markets.
• Ethos Veterinary Health: Network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals with on-site advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasound). Comparable to Pilchuck's emergency-plus-specialty model with full diagnostic imaging capability.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest veterinary hospital networks in North America, offering general practice, emergency, and specialty services. As a Mars Veterinary Health brand, VCA is the broad incumbent comparable to Pilchuck's positioning within the Thrive network.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general practice veterinary chain in the US, primarily located inside PetSmart stores. Comparable as a high-volume companion animal GP, though less directly competitive in 24/7 emergency services.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): PE-backed community and specialty veterinary hospital platform. Comparable to Pilchuck as a similarly structured veterinary consolidator with both general practice and emergency/specialty locations under a network umbrella.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of general practice, emergency, and specialty veterinary hospitals. Comparable as a multi-site veterinary platform that owns and operates individual hospitals similar to Pilchuck within a network structure.

Regional players

• Summit Veterinary Referral Center: Regional emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the Pacific Northwest with 24/7 emergency, surgery, oncology, and internal medicine. Comparable to Pilchuck on emergency/specialty service mix and on Pacific Northwest geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PilchuckVet
• Facebookfacebook.com/pvhsmallanimal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thrivepethealthcare
• Instagraminstagram.com/thrivepetcare

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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