Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

What Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc. does

Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc. is a privately-held, full-service equine ambulatory practice headquartered in Woodside, California, with a secondary service area in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2013 and led by Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian, the practice delivers on-farm veterinary care directly to horse owners, trainers, and boarding facilities, eliminating the need for clients to transport horses to a fixed clinic. Core services span 24/7 emergency care, preventive care, sports medicine and lameness evaluation, dentistry using cordless PowerFloats, laboratory diagnostics (including in-house bloodwork and StableLab SAA stall-side testing), and a regenerative/rehabilitation suite that includes Pro-Stride (PRP/IRAP), Class IV laser therapy, shockwave, acupuncture, mesotherapy, and chiropractic care delivered by a CERP-certified veterinarian and an IVCA-certified practitioner.

The practice's technology stack is purpose-built for mobile equine work rather than digital health: mobile Class IV laser units, PowerFloat dental equipment, tonometers, SAA stall-side blood tests, an EzyVet client portal, an OurVet online pharmacy, a TeleHealth platform, and a website with educational blog and webinar ('Starwood Horsey Hour') community programming. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees for ambulatory visits and procedures, an in-house and online pharmacy dispensing medications and supplements, and an Extended Care Program that provides daily monitoring while owners travel. There are no publicly disclosed prices; billing follows standard veterinary practice models on a per-visit and per-procedure basis. The company is independently owned by its practicing veterinarians, with no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

Legal name

Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

Website

https://starwoodequine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Starwood Equine Veterinary Services is a privately-held equine ambulatory practice in the San Francisco Bay Area providing on-farm emergency, preventive, sports medicine, dentistry, rehabilitation, and complementary medicine services to horse owners, trainers, and boarding facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Ambulatory veterinary services including wellness exams, emergency care, sports medicine, dentistry, complementary medicine, and rehabilitation. Revenue generated through per-visit service fees and procedures performed on-farm.
2. Pharmacy and Products: In-house and online pharmacy providing medications, supplements, and equine health products. Additional revenue from products dispensed during appointments and sold through the online pharmacy portal.
3. Extended Care Services: Daily care services provided by trained staff when clients are traveling or sheltering in place, including physical exams, wellness checks, bandage changes, and medication administration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Starwood Equine is a full-service equine ambulatory veterinary practice delivering comprehensive on-farm veterinary care for horses across the San Francisco Bay Area. Services are delivered directly at client barns and facilities and span 24/7 emergency care, preventive care, sports medicine, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, complementary medicine (acupuncture, chiropractic, mesotherapy, laser therapy, shockwave, Pro-Stride), and equine rehabilitation, supported by an online pharmacy and an EzyVet client portal.

Product overview

Starwood Equine Veterinary Services is a full-service equine ambulatory practice providing comprehensive veterinary care through a unified service model combining primary clinical services with specialized therapeutic offerings. Core services include 24/7 emergency care, sports medicine, preventive care, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, and rehabilitation. These are complemented by integrative therapies (acupuncture, chiropractic, laser, shockwave, mesotherapy) and support services (online pharmacy, client portal, educational resources, extended care program). The practice operates mobile units allowing treatment at client locations throughout the Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Veterinary Services 24-hour, 7-day-a-week ambulatory emergency equine care delivered on-farm for injuries, colic, foaling difficulties, and acute illness, available to horse owners throughout the Bay Area.
• Sports Medicine Comprehensive ambulatory sports medicine for equine athletes, including lameness evaluation, pre-purchase examinations, performance optimization, and athletic conditioning for trainers and competition riders.
• Preventive Care Routine wellness examinations, vaccination protocols, parasite control, and health management programs delivered on-farm to maintain horse health and prevent disease.
• Dentistry Services Sedated oral examinations, power floating, dental occlusal equilibration, and comprehensive oral health assessments performed on-farm using cordless PowerFloats.
• Complementary Medicine Integrative therapies including acupuncture, chiropractic care, mesotherapy, Class IV laser therapy, and shockwave therapy for pain management and accelerated healing in horses.
• Laboratory Diagnostics In-house blood work, stall-side SAA testing, Coggins testing, endocrine panels (PPID/EMS) submitted to Cornell University, and diagnostic imaging services for equine patients.
• Equine Rehabilitation Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP) services including cold and heat therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and underwater treadmill programs for post-injury and performance rehabilitation.
• Joint Support Therapies Joint treatment options including Adequan injections, Legend (hyaluronate sodium), Pentosan, Pro-Stride regenerative therapy, and intra-articular joint injections administered on-farm.
• Pro-Stride Therapy Autologous regenerative therapy using the horse's own blood components (PRP and IRAP) for inflammatory joint treatment, providing up to one year of pain relief from a single treatment.
• Laser Therapy FDA-approved photobiomodulation Class IV laser therapy delivered on location using a mobile unit to reduce pain, inflammation, and accelerate healing, with claimed 30-50% reduction in healing times.
• Shockwave Therapy High-energy focused sound wave therapy for musculoskeletal problems including tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries, osteoarthritis, and wounds, providing 8-48 hours of pain relief post-treatment.
• Acupuncture Services Acupuncture treatment using needles to stimulate acupoints for pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, and muscle spasm control in horses.
• Mesotherapy Services Treatment for chronic musculoskeletal neck and back pain using intradermal injections, applied to disrupt the pain-spasm cycle based on gate control theory.
• TeleHealth Remote veterinary consultation services for horse owners when in-person visits are not possible, contingent on an established VCPR (veterinarian-client-patient relationship).
• Online Pharmacy Online prescription and supplement ordering system integrated with veterinary oversight for convenient procurement of medications and equine health products, with direct delivery to clients.
• Extended Care Program Daily in-person horse care services with condition reports, vitals monitoring, bandage changes, and medication administration, with direct communication to on-call veterinarians when owners are traveling or sheltering in place.
• Vitamin E and Selenium Testing Services Diagnostic testing and supplementation guidance service for Vitamin E and Selenium deficiency tailored to Northern California horses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pro-Stride therapy provides pain relief up to one year from single treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bay Area Equestrian NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Bay Area Equestrian Network, an equestrian industry organization providing networking and referral opportunities within the Bay Area horse community.
• Cornell UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationStarwood submits bloodwork for PPID and EMS testing to Cornell University's veterinary diagnostic laboratory, which has developed comprehensive panels for diagnosing endocrine conditions in horses. Cornell is described as 'leading researchers in the field.'
• Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-driven initiative for real-time disease outbreak information similar to CDC. Starwood recommends EDCC enrollment for disease alerts and biosecurity information, and utilizes EDCC data for practice decisions.
• American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarwood references AAEP guidelines extensively for care standards, vaccination protocols, emergency preparedness, and educational content. Practice follows AAEP recommendations as industry best practices.
• Local Horse ShowsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarwood Equine sponsors and supports local Bay Area horse shows including Garrod Farms Buckle Series, Menlo Charity Horse Show, Horse Park at Woodside, and others, providing veterinary support and community presence.
• Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners (NCAEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCAEP provides continuing education and community resources to equine practitioners across Northern California. Starwood veterinarians participate in this professional community and reference NCAEP for disaster response information.
• Options for Animals UKcoreTechnology or IntegrationDr. Cara Wright completed animal chiropractic training at Options for Animals UK located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and holds certification through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pioneer Equine Hospital: Oakdale, California equine hospital with ambulatory services and specialty referral. Comparable as a California equine practice combining field service with sports medicine and surgical capabilities Starwood refers out.
• San Luis Rey Equine Hospital: Southern California equine hospital and ambulatory practice. Comparable as a full-service equine practice with mobile services, sports medicine, and emergency coverage serving performance horse clientele.
• Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center: Large California equine practice offering both ambulatory field services and a full hospital. Most directly comparable as a multi-vet equine practice in California competing for similar high-end sport and pleasure horse owners.
• Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center: Santa Ynez, California equine practice offering ambulatory, sports medicine, and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a California equine practice with integrated complementary therapies similar to Starwood's offering.

Emerging players

• Vetster: Online veterinary telehealth marketplace. Comparable as an emerging player offering remote consultation services that could overlap with Starwood's telehealth offering and potentially disrupt ambulatory visit economics.

Broad incumbents

• Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: One of the largest equine hospital and ambulatory networks in the U.S., headquartered in Kentucky. Comparable as a full-service equine practice with mobile and hospital offerings, though operating at significantly larger scale and national reach.
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Lexington, Kentucky-based equine practice with ambulatory, hospital, and reproductive services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping equine services to high-performance horse clients, though at greater scale and geographic breadth.

Others

• Zoetis: Global animal health company providing equine pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics. Comparable as a supplier and ecosystem participant whose products flow through Starwood's pharmacy and treatment protocols.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLMsi2SJetIUe0aHfpD8kdA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/StarwoodEquine/events
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/starwoodequine

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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