Veterinary Vision

What Veterinary Vision does

Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists is a veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice founded in 1991 by Dr. Cynthia Cook in San Mateo, California, now operating from two clinics in San Francisco (1235A Taraval St.) and Redwood City/San Carlos (2385 Bay Road). The practice is staffed by three board-certified ACVO diplomate ophthalmologists — Dr. Albert Mughannam (joined 1997), Dr. Gwendolyn Lynch (joined 2000), Dr. Katie Freeman (joined 2018), and Dr. Louise O'Leary (joined 2021) — supported by a technical staff of more than ten. It serves pet owners across the San Francisco Bay Area, treating dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and horses, with most patients arriving via referral from general practice veterinarians.

Core clinical offerings include comprehensive diagnostic testing (slit lamp biomicroscopy, applanation tonometry, Schirmer Tear Test, fluorescein staining, gonioscopy, electroretinography, and ocular ultrasonography) and surgical procedures such as phacoemulsification cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation, laser cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma, diode laser treatment for iris cysts and tumors, and intrascleral prosthetic surgery. The practice also conducts Canine Animal Eye Registry (CAER) screening exams submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, provides emergency consultations, and offers equine farm-call examinations. Underlying technology is conventional specialty medical equipment rather than proprietary software platforms.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with pay-at-time-of-service billing, 25% deposits required on consults and surgeries, 48-hour cancellation policies, $20 urgent prescription refill fees, and CareCredit financing for transactions of $200 or more. Distribution is primarily appointment-based via phone scheduling and a self-service digital portal for appointment requests, refills, and records. The practice joined the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) Compassion-First network of specialty and emergency hospitals in 2022. Marketing relies on veterinary professional referrals, an educational blog, RACE-approved CE seminars for veterinarians, a quarterly digital newsletter, and community events such as the ACVO/StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam program.

Name

Veterinary Vision

Legal name

National Veterinary Associates

Website

https://veterinaryvision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists is a Bay Area veterinary ophthalmology practice with three board-certified ACVO ophthalmologists operating two clinics in San Francisco and San Carlos, providing specialty eye care and surgery for dogs, cats, exotics, and horses primarily via referrals from general practice veterinarians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Centers (HLAMACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

Keywords

• Veterinary ophthalmology services
• Animal eye care
• Pet cataract surgery
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Canine ophthalmology specialists

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Veterinary Ophthalmology Services: Specialty veterinary services for animal eye conditions including consultations, diagnostic testing, medical treatments, and surgical procedures. Revenue generated through one-time service fees for exams, tests, and surgeries, with follow-up appointments as needed. Payment at time of service with CareCredit financing option available.
2. Prescription Medications: In-house pharmacy providing eye medications and prescriptions with 48-hour refill turnaround. Additional urgent refill fees apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Veterinary Vision is a specialty veterinary ophthalmology practice providing advanced eye care for companion animals in the San Francisco Bay Area. The practice offers cataract surgery using phacoemulsification, glaucoma diagnosis and management, laser-based ophthalmic procedures, intraocular lens and silicone prosthesis (ISP) surgery, and electroretinography (ERG) diagnostics, delivered by board-certified American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) diplomates.

Product overview

Veterinary Vision is a veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice with a single unified service offering: specialized eye care for animals. The practice operates two locations (San Francisco and San Carlos, California) with three board-certified ophthalmologists. Services include comprehensive diagnostic testing (tonometry, Schirmer Tear Test, electroretinography, ocular ultrasonography), surgical procedures (cataract surgery with phacoemulsification and lens implantation, glaucoma laser treatment, intrascleral prosthetic surgery), CAER screening exams for inherited eye diseases, emergency consultations, and horse farm calls. Supporting services include client education brochures, CE seminars, and a self-service portal for appointments, records, and prescription management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract surgery with phacoemulsification

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery success rate approximately 85% for pets that pass pre-operative retinal testing

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAGE Veterinary CenterscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAfter-hours emergency referral partner for ophthalmic emergencies outside regular business hours. Located at 934 Charter Street with 24/7 availability. Works closely with Veterinary Vision doctors for patient continuity.
• Adobe Animal HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmergency veterinary hospital referral partner in Los Altos for after-hours pet emergencies when Veterinary Vision is unavailable.
• Vision for Animals FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary Vision donates to the VAF in the name of long-term patients. VAF provides funding for grants supporting research into elimination of ocular diseases causing vision loss in animals.
• American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization for board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists. Provides continuing education, certification maintenance, and hosts annual meetings. Veterinary Vision participates in ACVO service events.
• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenetic registry organization for inherited eye diseases. Veterinary Vision submits CAER exam forms to OFA for the Canine Animal Eye Registry, supporting breeder screening and disease tracking.
• NVA Compassion-FirstcoreOthersVeterinary Vision joined the NVA-Compassion-First family of hospitals in 2022, connecting the practice to a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.
• General Practice Veterinarians (Referral Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with primary care veterinarians who refer patients for specialty ophthalmology care. Dedicated referral forms, telephone consultation for triage, and communication protocols for patient care coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NVA Compassion-First (Parent Network): NVA is the parent company of Veterinary Vision since 2022 and operates one of the largest U.S. networks of veterinary hospitals, including specialty and emergency care. Comparable as an ecosystem participant providing shared services, referral pathways, and infrastructure to Veterinary Vision's clinical operations.

Regional players

• SAGE Veterinary Centers: SAGE is a Bay Area specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network that serves as an after-hours emergency referral partner for Veterinary Vision. It is comparable as a regional Bay Area specialty referral competitor with overlapping specialty services and shared local GP referral ecosystem.
• Adobe Animal Hospital: Adobe Animal Hospital is a Bay Area veterinary specialty and emergency hospital that serves as an after-hours referral partner for Veterinary Vision. Comparable via regional specialty/emergency presence, GP referral relationships, and overlap in patient population in the SF Peninsula.

Direct peers

• Eye Care for Animals: Eye Care for Animals is a national network of veterinary ophthalmology specialty practices offering cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and ocular diagnostics across multiple U.S. locations. It is the closest direct peer to Veterinary Vision given identical specialty focus, similar services (phaco, ERG, laser), and analogous referral-based business model.
• Pacific Veterinary Specialists: Pacific Veterinary Specialists is a California-based veterinary specialty practice offering ophthalmology among other specialties. It is comparable to Veterinary Vision as a referral-based specialty practice with board-certified ophthalmologists and similar clinical technology stack.
• Animal Eye Clinic of Florida: Animal Eye Clinic is a single-specialty veterinary ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and ocular diagnostics. Comparable to Veterinary Vision in its pure ophthalmology focus, board-certified specialist staffing, and referral-based model, but operating on the U.S. East Coast.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA operates the largest network of veterinary hospitals in North America, including specialty hospitals with ophthalmology services. While not solely a veterinary ophthalmology practice, it is comparable via its specialty referral capabilities, GP-to-specialist handoff model, and inclusion of ophthalmology within multi-specialty centers.
• MedVet: MedVet is a leading veterinary specialty and emergency care provider with ophthalmology services across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable via its specialty referral model, board-certified ophthalmologist staffing, and shared referral relationships with general practice veterinarians.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare (Pathway Vet Alliance): Thrive Pet Healthcare is a large national network of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals, including specialty ophthalmology. It is broadly comparable as a PE-backed multi-specialty veterinary platform with overlapping referral and specialty infrastructure.
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: BluePearl is one of the largest U.S. specialty and emergency veterinary hospital networks, with ophthalmology among its many specialties. Comparable to Veterinary Vision in specialty-service breadth and referral-based model, but covers a much wider portfolio across multiple disciplines and geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterinary-vision

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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