CVCA
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is the largest US veterinary cardiology practice, providing cardiac diagnostics, consultations, and treatment for dogs and cats through 50+ board-certified cardiologists across 27 coast-to-coast clinic locations, serving pet owners and referring veterinarians.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersAnnapolis, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What CVCA does
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, founded in 1987 in Annapolis as Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Care, is the largest veterinary cardiology practice in the United States. It provides specialized cardiac diagnostics and treatment for dogs and cats, including echocardiography, electrocardiography, blood pressure measurement, and consultations, delivered by more than 50 board-certified veterinary cardiologists across 27 clinic locations coast-to-coast in at least 10 states. The practice generated 31,000+ patient visits per year with reported client recommendation rates above 99%, and operates an ACVIM-accredited 3-year residency program that supplies its own pipeline of board-certified talent.
The business runs a referral-based, sales-led go-to-market model: primary care veterinarians refer cardiac cases to CVCA specialists, who deliver initial workups, provide immediate diagnoses, and co-manage ongoing treatment with the referring vet. Many CVCA clinics are co-located inside partner veterinary emergency and specialty hospitals (VCA SouthPaws, The LifeCentre, Hope Advanced, Regional Veterinary Referral Center, Partner Veterinary), embedding cardiology services into the primary referral ecosystem. Revenue is generated through professional services fees per consultation, with pricing not publicly disclosed; payment options include CareCredit 6-month deferred interest plans, all major credit cards, checks, and cash.
CVCA's product portfolio extends beyond clinical services to include the CVCA Cardio Pharmacy (online medication delivery for prescribed cardiac drugs), printable client handouts for pet owners, clinical studies and publications for veterinarians, and the residency training program. Legal entity is CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, LLC; no parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing has been disclosed. The current CEO is Katie Brooks.
CVCA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CVCA
- Legal name
- CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, LLC
- Website
- https://cvcavets.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is the largest US veterinary cardiology practice, providing cardiac diagnostics, consultations, and treatment for dogs and cats through 50+ board-certified cardiologists across 27 coast-to-coast clinic locations, serving pet owners and referring veterinarians.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CVCA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Veterinary Cardiology Services
- NAICS
- Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers (HLAMACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)
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Where CVCA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Annapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
CVCA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Veterinary Specialty Services: Revenue from providing veterinary cardiology consultations, diagnostics, and treatment services to pet owners and referring veterinarians. Services include initial consultations (blood pressure, echocardiogram), follow-up appointments, and ongoing cardiac care management.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
CVCA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is the largest veterinary cardiology specialty practice in the United States, providing board-certified cardiology consultations and diagnostics (echocardiography, blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography/ECG) for dogs and cats. The practice operates across 27 coast-to-coast locations, co-managing cardiac cases with referring primary care veterinarians under a referral-based care model. Supplementary offerings include an online cardiac medication pharmacy and downloadable client education handouts.
Product overview
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is a veterinary cardiology practice offering a unified service model centered on board-certified veterinary cardiologists who provide cardiac care for small animals. The portfolio includes core cardiology consultations and diagnostics, a client education component (Client Handouts covering cardiac conditions), an online pharmacy (CVCA Cardio Pharmacy) for dispensing prescribed medications, and a 3-Year Cardiology Residency Program for training future specialists. The practice operates from 27 locations across the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Veterinary Cardiology Consultations and Diagnostics Comprehensive veterinary cardiology services for small animals (dogs and cats) delivered by board-certified veterinary cardiologists across 27 coast-to-coast US locations, including echocardiography, blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography (ECG), initial consultations, follow-up appointments, and ongoing cardiac case management under a co-management model with referring primary care veterinarians.
- CVCA Cardio Pharmacy Online pharmacy service allowing pet owners to order prescribed cardiac medications for direct delivery to their address, supporting ongoing cardiac treatment plans prescribed by CVCA cardiologists.
- Printable Client Handouts Printable educational materials for pet owners covering cardiac conditions, diseases, and treatment information for dogs and cats, available for immediate digital download or bulk ordering through the supply request form.
Quantifiable outcome
- 31,000+ patients treated per year, more than any other board certified veterinary cardiology practice worldwide
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use CVCA
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CVCA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
CVCA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency CentercoreCVCA Fairfax location operates inside VCA SouthPaws facility, providing integrated specialty cardiology services within a comprehensive veterinary emergency and specialty hospital setting.
- Hope Advanced Veterinary CentercoreCVCA Vienna location operates inside Hope Advanced Veterinary Center, providing integrated specialty cardiology services within the hospital.
- The LifeCentrecoreCVCA Leesburg location operates inside The LifeCentre, providing 24/7/365 emergency services in partnership with the host facility.
- The Regional Veterinary Referral CentercoreCVCA Springfield location operates inside The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, providing integrated specialty cardiology services.
- Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty CentercoreCVCA Richmond location operates inside Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, providing integrated specialty cardiology services.
- CareCreditminorCareCredit provides 6-month deferred interest payment plans for pet owners to finance veterinary cardiology services.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
CVCA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BluePearl Pet Hospital: One of the largest US veterinary specialty and emergency hospital chains (owned by Mars). Offers multi-specialty services including cardiology, emergency, oncology, and surgery. Directly relevant as a competitor for specialty referral share and as a partner for CVCA's co-location strategy.
- National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large veterinary practice ownership platform with both general practice and specialty/emergency hospitals. Relevant as a potential acquirer of CVCA or as a competing specialty platform, and as a host-facility counterpart for co-located CVCA sites.
- VCA Animal Hospitals: Mars-owned veterinary hospital chain with general practice and specialty/emergency services. Both a host facility (e.g., VCA SouthPaws hosts CVCA Fairfax) and a potential competitor if it expands in-house cardiology, making it a strategic counterparty on both sides.
- MedVet: Large multi-specialty veterinary hospital network across the US with specialty services including cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. Comparable to CVCA as a specialty referral destination; relevant competitive overlap in shared geographies.
Others
- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM): Specialty certifying body that accredits veterinary cardiology residency programs and board exams. Relevant as the credentialing gatekeeper for CVCA's competitive advantage — ACVIM Cardiology diplomate status is the foundational qualification behind CVCA's specialist moat and residency program.
- CareCredit (Synchrony): Healthcare financing product used by CVCA to offer deferred-interest payment plans for pet owners. Relevant as a strategic financing partner — channel-level enabler rather than a clinical competitor, with material impact on patient affordability and conversion.
Direct peers
- Guardian Veterinary Specialists: Independent multi-specialty veterinary hospital in the Northeast offering cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, oncology, dermatology, and emergency. Comparable specialty referral competitor with similar co-management-style relationships with referring general practices.
- SAGE Veterinary Centers: Multi-location veterinary specialty and emergency hospital group in the Western US offering cardiology along with internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and emergency. Directly comparable to CVCA as a specialty referral network with overlapping service lines and referral-driven GTM.
- Petcardia (or comparable regional vet cardiology group): Specialty veterinary cardiology practice offering echocardiography and consultative cardiology services. Most directly comparable as a pure-play cardiology referral specialist competing for the same referring-veterinarian channel and patient population.
- University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals (e.g., UC Davis, Cornell, Penn Vet): Academic veterinary medical centers offering board-certified cardiology services, residencies, and clinical research. Overlap with CVCA on training pipeline (ACVIM residency) and as alternative referral destinations for complex cardiac cases.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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CVCA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
CVCA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CVCA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about CVCA
What does CVCA do?
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is the largest veterinary cardiology specialty practice in the United States, providing board-certified cardiology consultations and diagnostics (echocardiography, blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography/ECG) for dogs and cats. The practice operates across 27 coast-to-coast locations, co-managing cardiac cases with referring primary care veterinarians under a referral-based care model. Supplementary offerings include an online cardiac medication pharmacy and downloadable client education handouts.
Is CVCA a public or private company?
CVCA is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CVCA founded?
CVCA was founded in 1987. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is CVCA based?
CVCA is headquartered in Annapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does CVCA make money?
One revenue line is on record: veterinary Specialty Services.
Who are CVCA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BluePearl Pet Hospital, National Veterinary Associates (NVA), VCA Animal Hospitals and MedVet. Others are American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and CareCredit (Synchrony). Direct peers are Guardian Veterinary Specialists, SAGE Veterinary Centers, Petcardia (or comparable regional vet cardiology group) and University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals (e.g., UC Davis, Cornell, Penn Vet).
Does CVCA have an API?
No public API is recorded for CVCA.
What industry is CVCA in?
CVCA's product category is Veterinary Cardiology Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMACAE, Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers, with a secondary code of AFAEANAA, Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals. Its NAICS code is 54194.