Animal Hospital of Worthington

What Animal Hospital of Worthington does

Animal Hospital of Worthington is a privately held, full-service small animal veterinary hospital founded in 1976 by Dr. George Norris and now operated under the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) corporate umbrella. The practice serves pet owners in the greater Franklin County / central Ohio area and operates from two adjacent buildings at 5756 and 5758 N High Street, Worthington, OH. Its clinical scope spans preventive wellness, vaccinations, parasite control, dentistry with full-mouth radiography, diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound, echocardiography), in-house laboratory, soft tissue and advanced orthopedic surgery (including TPLO, patella luxation correction, lateral suture stabilization, FHO), canine rehabilitation (underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, acupuncture), behavioral and obedience training, telemedicine, travel health certificates, and end-of-life services. The clinical team comprises seven doctors, supported by registered veterinary technicians, assistants, and a certified professional trainer; the team includes a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (DABVP) and a Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT).

Revenue is generated through professional service fees billed to pet owners, an in-house and online pharmacy (shop.animalhospitalofworthington.com), the PawPlans® preventive-care subscription membership (offering up to 25% savings on recurring care), and ancillary retail. The practice is AAHA-accredited continuously since 1978 and holds USDA federal accreditation for issuing international and domestic health certificates. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via two physical locations, the PetOne mobile app, an online pharmacy storefront, Vetstoria-powered online booking, and a referral network of regional emergency hospitals (MedVet Worthington, OSU Veterinary Medical Center, VEG Dublin/Easton). Pricing is quote-based; specific service pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Animal Hospital of Worthington

Legal name

Animal Hospital of Worthington

Website

https://animalhospitalofworthington.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Animal Hospital of Worthington is a full-service, AAHA-accredited small animal veterinary hospital in Worthington, Ohio, founded 1976 and owned by National Veterinary Associates, serving pet owners across greater Franklin County with preventive, surgical, dental, orthopedic, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.

Ownership category

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Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

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General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

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Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

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Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Small animal hospital
• Pet dental care
• Orthopedic veterinary surgery
• Canine rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthington

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, laboratory), orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and telemedicine. Revenue generated from office visits, procedures, and treatments billed to pet owners.
2. Pet Pharmacy and Products: In-house pharmacy and online shop for medication (Heartgard, NexGard, NexGard PLUS, Bravecto, NexGard COMBO) and pet food with home delivery option.
3. PawPlans® Membership: Preventive care membership program offering up to 25% savings on veterinary care, providing recurring subscription revenue through monthly or annual plan payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Animal Hospital of Worthington is a full-service, AAHA-accredited small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive preventive, medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and rehabilitation care for dogs and cats. Founded in 1976 in Worthington, Ohio, it operates from two buildings and is supported by a team of veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and certified rehabilitation therapists.

Product overview

Animal Hospital of Worthington is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care services for dogs and cats. The hospital operates a network of services organized into several categories: General Wellness services (Dentistry, Diet & Nutrition, Parasite Control, Wellness & Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Microchipping); Diagnostic Services (Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasounds, Laboratory Services, Allergies, Endocrinology, Echocardiograms); Surgery Services (Spay & Neuter, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery); Holistic & Therapy Services (Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Laser Therapy); Training Services (Socialization, Obedience, Behavioral Training); Travel Certificate Services (International and Domestic Health Certificates); and End of Life Care (Cremation, Hospice Care, Euthanasia). Additional offerings include TeleMedicine consultations, the PawPlans wellness membership program, an in-house pharmacy, and the PetOne Veterinary mobile app for convenient pet health management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Preventive Care Annual wellness exams evaluating overall pet health, with disease screenings, vaccinations, and diagnostic tests to detect problems early.
• Vaccinations Vaccinations protecting dogs and cats from viral diseases including Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Distemper, Lyme Disease, Panleukopenia, Feline Leukemia Virus, and Rabies.
• Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms) Prevention and treatment for internal parasites (heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms) and external parasites (fleas and ticks).
• Microchipping Permanent microchip identification injection for reliable pet identification and reunion with owners if lost.
• Diet & Nutrition

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% savings on preventive care through PawPlans® membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVA is the parent company of Animal Hospital of Worthington. NVA provides privacy policy, accessibility compliance (ADA Site Compliance partner ADASC), corporate infrastructure, and operates a network of veterinary hospitals across the US and Canada. The hospital is operated under the NVA corporate umbrella.
• PawPlans® (PetOne)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPawPlans® is a preventive care membership program offered through PetOne (parent NVA) providing pet owners with up to 25% savings on veterinary care. The hospital actively promotes PawPlans® on its homepage and services as a core patient care financing option.
• Boehringer Ingelheim (BI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoehringer Ingelheim provides parasite prevention products (Heartgard, NexGard, NexGard PLUS, Bravecto for dogs; NexGard COMBO for cats) sold at the hospital pharmacy. Products feature instant rebates applied at checkout as part of promotional partnership.
• PetOne Veterinary AppcoreTechnology or IntegrationPetOne app is the hospital's digital patient management and telemedicine platform enabling pet owners to manage appointments, access telehealth consultations, and engage with the hospital digitally. Available via App Store and Google Play.
• MedVet (Worthington)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedVet at 300 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085 is the hospital's primary emergency referral partner for after-hours and complex emergencies outside of regular business hours.
• The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSU Veterinary Medical Center at 601 Vernon L Tharp St., Columbus, OH 43210 is an emergency referral partner. Additionally, the hospital's veterinarians are predominantly OSU College of Veterinary Medicine graduates, creating an educational/training pipeline.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) - Dublin & EastonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVEG Dublin (3800 Tuller Road) and VEG Easton (4056 Morse Road, Columbus) are after-hours emergency referral partners recommended to clients for urgent care needs.
• ADA Site Compliance (ADASC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerADA Site Compliance (ADASC) serves as NVA's third-party accessibility partner, performing accessibility auditing of the hospital website to ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center: Academic veterinary teaching hospital offering specialty and emergency services in Columbus. Comparable as a referral destination and pipeline source of OSU-trained veterinarians that AHOW hires from, with overlapping specialty capabilities.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Comparable as a specialty/ER competitor serving the same small animal referral market, though focused on higher-acuity cases than AHOW's GP base.
• PetVet Care Centers: Multi-site veterinary hospital consolidator operating general practice and specialty clinics. Comparable as a corporate-owned peer in the companion animal space with similar mix of GP services and referral relationships.
• NVA (National Veterinary Associates): Parent company and operating peer managing a national portfolio of companion animal hospitals. Comparable as the corporate umbrella of AHOW, providing shared services, PawPlans, PetOne app, and procurement across the same veterinary service category.
• VetCor: Consolidator operating hundreds of community veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as a corporate-affiliated GP operator with similar service mix, AAHA-accredited quality programs, and reliance on shared corporate infrastructure.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large national network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Comparable as a multi-site GP/specialty operator with corporate scale advantages in procurement, marketing, and technology.

Direct peers

• MedVet: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group with a Worthington location. Comparable as a multi-specialty small animal hospital serving the same Franklin County pet owner market, with overlapping referral and emergency relationships.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): Emergency-focused veterinary hospital group with Dublin and Easton (Columbus) locations. Comparable as a competing after-hours and urgent care provider serving the same pet owner segment in the greater Columbus market.
• Riverside Animal Hospital (Columbus): Independently operated small animal veterinary clinic serving the greater Columbus market. Comparable as a directly competing GP clinic offering wellness, surgery, and dental care to the same Franklin County pet owner segment.
• Worthington Woods Animal Care Center: Local small animal veterinary practice serving the Worthington community. Comparable as a directly competing GP veterinary clinic in the immediate service area with overlapping wellness, surgical, and preventive care offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WorthingtonVet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-hospital-of-worthington

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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