Amigo Animal Clinic

What Amigo Animal Clinic does

Amigo Animal Clinic is a single-location, full-service veterinary hospital operated as Amigo Animal Clinic, LLC in Grand Junction, Colorado, providing comprehensive healthcare for dogs, cats, and other companion animals in the surrounding community. The clinic holds American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation, a regulatory quality benchmark covering surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, emergency services, and client service held by only approximately 15% of US/Canada animal hospitals. Practice operations run Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM with five veterinarians on staff, and the clinic partners with Animal ER of the Western Slope for after-hours emergency coverage rather than operating a 24/7 ER.

Name

Amigo Animal Clinic

Legal name

Amigo Animal Clinic, LLC

Website

https://amigoanimalclinicgj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amigo Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, single-location full-service veterinary hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado staffed by five DVMs and offering wellness, diagnostics, surgery, advanced care, urgent care, and cremation services to local pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB), Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Pet healthcare
• Animal wellness exams
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Examination Fees: Fees charged for wellness exams, sick visits, and consultation appointments for dogs, cats, and other pets.
2. Vaccination Services: Core and non-core vaccinations for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, and others.
3. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, TPLO, spay/neuter, dental surgery, mass removal, laser surgery, cystotomy, and vulvoplasty procedures.
4. Dental Care Services: Professional dental cleanings, dental exams, tooth extractions, dental X-rays, and oral surgery services.
5. Diagnostic Testing: Blood work, lab tests, digital radiography, ultrasound, and tonometry services for early detection and diagnosis.
6. Advanced Medical Care: Cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, laser therapy, and regenerative medicine consultations.
7. Cremation Services: Private and communal cremation services with keepsakes including urns, clay pawprints, and memorial items.
8. Pet Products and Medications: Food, medications, parasite prevention products, and other pet health supplies available through the clinic's shop.
9. Wellness Plans: Subscription-like wellness plans for spreading the cost of routine veterinary care including exams, screenings, and preventive services.
10. Urgent Care Services: Emergency evaluation, stabilization, hospitalization, and urgent medical treatment during business hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amigo Animal Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary healthcare for dogs and cats across five core service lines: Wellness & Prevention (routine exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, parasite control, senior care), Testing & Diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, blood work, tonometry), Advanced Care (cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, laser therapy, pain management, cremation), Surgical Procedures (soft tissue, orthopedic including TPLO, dental surgery, spay/neuter, laser surgery), and Urgent Care (evaluation, stabilization, hospitalization during business hours). The clinic also sells pet food, medications, and parasite-prevention products, and offers recurring Wellness Plans to spread routine care costs.

Product overview

Amigo Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive pet healthcare through multiple integrated service lines. The core offering consists of five main service categories: Wellness & Prevention (routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, parasite control, senior care), Testing & Diagnostics (blood work, X-rays, ultrasound), Advanced Care (cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, laser therapy), Surgical Procedures (soft tissue, orthopedic, dental, spay/neuter), and Urgent Care/Emergency services. The clinic operates as a single facility providing these coordinated services, with subspecialty referral relationships for complex cases requiring board-certified specialists. Additional patient resources include an online patient portal (PetDesk), wellness plans for budget-friendly care, and cremation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Prevention Services Comprehensive preventive care for dogs and cats including wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, nutrition guidance, senior pet care, hospice and euthanasia, allergies and dermatology, microchipping, and puppy/kitten care.
• Testing & Diagnostics Services Advanced diagnostic services for pets including blood and lab tests, digital radiography (X-rays), tonometry for eye pressure, and ultrasound imaging for accurate pet health assessments.
• Advanced Care Services Specialized veterinary services including cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, laser therapy, pain management, regenerative medicine, health certificates, and cremation services for complex pet conditions.
• Surgical Procedures Comprehensive pet surgery including soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery (TPLO, fracture repair), dental surgery, spay and neuter, anesthesia, laser surgery, mass removal, cystotomy, and vulvoplasty.
• Urgent Care / Emergency Services Emergency veterinary evaluation, stabilization, hospitalization, and urgent medical treatment for pets during business hours, with referral coordination to 24-hour emergency hospitals when needed.
• Pet Cremation Services Compassionate pet aftercare using alkaline aquamation-based (water-based) cremation with private and communal options, plus memorial keepsakes including urns, clay pawprints, and ink prints.
• Wellness Plans Budget-friendly monthly subscription plans that spread the cost of routine examinations, screenings, and preventive veterinary services, tailored to pet's age and lifestyle and complementing pet insurance.
• Pet Food and Medications Shop In-clinic and online shop for pet food, medications, and parasite-prevention products that can be ordered via the website or PetDesk app.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHA accreditation requires regular evaluations against rigorous standards of care. As an AAHA-accredited facility, Amigo Animal Clinic maintains compliance with standards covering nearly every aspect of the hospital including surgery, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client service, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. AAHA is recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine.
• Animal ER of the Western SlopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-hours emergency referral partner. When Amigo Animal Clinic is closed, patients are referred to Animal ER of the Western Slope (1660 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, 970-525-0911) for 24-hour emergency care. This partnership ensures continuous emergency coverage for the community.
• CareCreditcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare credit card partner enabling pet owners to finance veterinary procedures over time instead of paying full amount at time of service. Can be used for exams, spay/neutering, dental cleaning, parasite control, medication, vaccinations, and surgical procedures.
• ScratchPaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterinary loan company partner providing financing options for pet healthcare. Unlike a credit card, Scratch Pay offers direct loans for veterinary care with smartphone-based application process after receiving a treatment estimate from the clinic.
• TrupanionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider recommended to clients for injury and illness coverage. Works on reimbursement model where pet owner pays at time of service and submits claim to Trupanion for reimbursement.
• ASPCA Pet InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider recommended to clients for injury and illness coverage.
• Nationwide Pet InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider recommended to clients for injury and illness coverage.
• PetPlanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider recommended to clients for injury and illness coverage.
• Pawlicy AdvisorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance comparison and recommendation platform recommended to clients for evaluating insurance options.
• PetDeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital patient portal app integration enabling appointment requests, medication refills, medical records access, and care reminders. Available for iOS and Android devices, free for pet owners to use.
• Roice-Hurst Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal shelter partner featured on the clinic's pet adoption resources page. One of three recommended shelters for pet adoption in the Grand Junction area.
• Happy Little RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal rescue organization featured on the clinic's pet adoption resources page. One of three recommended shelters/rescues for pet adoption in the Grand Junction area.
• Mesa County Animal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty animal services department featured on the clinic's pet adoption resources page. One of three recommended adoption resources in the Grand Junction area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PetVet Care Centers: Veterinary consolidator operating a network of general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals across the US, with a focus on preserving local clinic identity post-acquisition. Comparable as a multi-clinic owner targeting small independent GP clinics like Amigo.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Network of ~350 veterinary hospitals offering general practice, specialty, and emergency care across the US. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the companion animal space that competes for both clients and acquisition targets in mid-sized regional markets.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest veterinary chain in the US with 1,000+ locations primarily inside PetSmart stores, built around Optimum Wellness Plans (subscription preventive care). Comparable as a broad incumbent that pioneered the subscription wellness plan model Amigo also employs, with deep scale advantages.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Network of ~100+ specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across the US, often serving as the referral destination for general practice clinics like Amigo. Comparable as the specialty/emergency partner in the same veterinary referral ecosystem.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Owns and operates a network of ~700+ veterinary hospitals across the US, Canada, and Australia, including general practice and specialty centers. Comparable as a consolidator that frequently acquires independent GP clinics of similar size and service mix to Amigo.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest operator of companion animal veterinary hospitals in North America (~1,000+ locations) under Mars Petcare, offering general practice, specialty, and emergency care. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering the same general practice and specialty services Amigo offers, but at scale across hundreds of locations.
• MedVet: Network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across the US, providing referral specialty services (cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics) similar to the advanced care offerings at Amigo. Comparable as a specialty referral partner for general practice clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmigoAnimalClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amigo-animal-clinic-p.c.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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