Sherwood South Animal Hospital

What Sherwood South Animal Hospital does

Sherwood South Animal Hospital is a single-site companion-animal veterinary hospital located at 3803 S Sherwood Forest Blvd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare national network. The firmographic founding year is 1975; the practice has 11–50 employees and serves pet owners across Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary, Denham Springs, Central, and Prairieville. It provides 24/7/365 emergency and critical care, scheduled primary care, walk-in urgent care, specialty dermatology (including a board-certified ACVD dermatologist and hyperbaric oxygen therapy), preventive and surgical dental care, diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing, vaccinations, spay/neuter, end-of-life care, and ancillary boarding, daycare, and bathing services. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through walk-ins, scheduled appointments, and a Thrive-branded online pharmacy with autoship prescription and pet-food fulfillment, supplemented by referring-veterinarian (rDVM) channels.

The business model blends transactional service revenue — emergency visits, primary-care exams, surgery, dentistry, dermatology consults — with recurring streams from Thrive Plus memberships and online pharmacy autoship orders, plus ancillary boarding, daycare, and grooming fees. CareCredit financing is accepted. The hospital markets primarily through the Thrive Pet Healthcare website and social channels, Google Business Profile reputation management (4.1 stars across 772 reviews), and targeted promotional offers on dermatology and allergy medications. Strategic positioning is anchored on continuous ER coverage, a specialty dermatology differentiator, and access to Thrive's referral network, rather than on technology or AI capabilities, neither of which is described in available data.

Name

Sherwood South Animal Hospital

Legal name

Sherwood South Animal Hospital

Website

https://sherwoodsouth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sherwood South Animal Hospital is a Thrive Pet Healthcare-affiliated veterinary hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, delivering 24/7 emergency and critical care, primary care, and board-certified specialty dermatology to dog and cat owners across the greater Baton Rouge metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAAAA

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

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

SECONDARYHLAMACAA

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHSANADAG

Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Pet Boarding (Kennel/Cattery)

SECONDARYHLAMAAAK

Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics

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

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Emergency animal care
• Pet dermatology specialty
• Pet boarding daycare
• Veterinary diagnostics imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive veterinary services including emergency care, primary care, wellness exams, diagnostic testing, dental care, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and specialty services like dermatology.
2. Pet Boarding and Daycare: Revenue from luxury pet boarding resort and daycare services for dogs and cats.
3. Pet Bathing/Spa Services: Revenue from professional pet bathing and spa services.
4. Online Pharmacy and Rx: Revenue from online pharmacy sales of prescription medications, pet food, and preventative treatments with autoship options.
5. Thrive Plus Membership: Recurring membership program offering discounts on services and products for enrolled pet owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sherwood South Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital providing 24/7/365 emergency and critical care, primary care (wellness exams, vaccinations, dental, spay/neuter, preventive medicine), specialty dermatology, urgent care, diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing, pet boarding and daycare, pet bathing, and an online pharmacy with autoship for dogs and cats in the greater Baton Rouge area. The practice operates as a location within the Thrive Pet Healthcare national network.

Product overview

Sherwood South Animal Hospital Emergency & Critical Care Center operates as a veterinary hospital offering primary, emergency, urgent care, boarding, bathing, and dentistry services for dogs and cats in the greater Baton Rouge area. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services organized into three main categories: Emergency Care (24/7/365 critical care for life-threatening conditions), Primary Care (wellness exams, vaccinations, preventive care, dental care, spay/neuter), and Specialty Care (dermatology). Additional offerings include diagnostic testing (lab work and imaging), boarding and daycare, pet bathing, and an online pharmacy for prescription medications and pet food. The facility serves the Baton Rouge area including east and west Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary, Denham Springs, Central, and Prairieville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Care Immediate medical treatment for dogs and cats with serious or life-threatening conditions including hit-by-car, seizure, toxic ingestion, severe vomiting, and other critical ailments. Available 24/7/365 at the Baton Rouge clinic.
• Urgent Care Walk-in outpatient service for sick pets needing prompt access to a veterinarian for non-critical conditions that do not require hospitalization or surgery.
• Primary Care General veterinary care for dogs and cats including wellness exams, vaccinations, preventive medicine, sick/illness exams, spay and neuter, flea/tick and heartworm prevention, nail trims, and end-of-life care.
• Preventive Pet Dental Care Routine dental cleanings, tooth extractions, and dental surgeries for everyday maintenance as well as complex cases such as root abscess, jaw fracture, and advanced periodontal disease.
• Diagnostic Testing Laboratory testing (blood, urine, fecal) and diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound to identify pet health issues.
• Specialty Dermatology Specialized veterinary dermatology care for diagnosis and advanced treatment of skin conditions and allergies in pets, including management of resistant bacterial infections and ear infections, with hyperbaric oxygen therapy available.
• Pet Boarding and Daycare Overnight boarding and daytime pet care with comfortable facilities and specialty amenities for dogs and cats while owners are away.
• Pet Bathing Professional pet bathing services, including specialized care for scared pets, performed by trained bathing specialists.
• Online Pharmacy and Rx Online prescription and pet food ordering service for medications including Hill's Prescription Diet and Apoquel, with autoship delivery options.
• Thrive Plus Membership Subscription membership program offering discounts on services and products for enrolled pet owners across the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.1 star Google rating from 772 reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thrive Pet HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSherwood South Animal Hospital is part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network, a national leader in pet healthcare providing brand recognition, operational support, referral pathways, and access to coordinated specialty care across the network.
• Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple veterinarians on staff completed internships and residencies at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Small Animal Teaching Hospital, creating professional connections and referral pathways for complex cases.
• MedVet (formerly Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mark Crawford completed a surgical internship at MedVet (formerly Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center), creating professional referral pathways for advanced surgical cases.
• Live Oak Animal HospitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Emelie McLellan previously worked at Live Oak Animal Hospital before joining Sherwood South; the hospital maintains referral relationships with local animal hospitals in the region.
• Baton Rouge Veterinary SpecialistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carter Ward completed a 1-year internship with focus in Internal Medicine at Baton Rouge Veterinary Specialists, creating referral pathways for specialty cases.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Veterinary practice network offering primary, emergency, and specialty services. Comparable network-owned hospital model with similar GTM (direct-to-consumer clinic plus referral ecosystem) and is a relevant PE-backed peer in the same roll-up category as Thrive.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: National pet healthcare network and Sherwood South's parent company. Functions as both the platform owner and an internal peer since sister locations across the network pursue the same hospital-with-emergency-and-specialty model.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of animal hospitals offering primary, specialty, and emergency care across multiple U.S. states. Operates a comparable multi-service hospital model with network-level support functions similar to Thrive Pet Healthcare.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest veterinary chain in the U.S., owned by Mars; provides primary care, vaccinations, and select specialty services. Broader incumbent with overlapping primary-care services though less emphasis on 24/7 emergency and specialty dermatology.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large community of veterinary hospitals including general practice, specialty, and emergency facilities. Comparable ownership structure (network of independent-feeling hospitals) and similar service-line breadth to the Thrive Pet Healthcare network that owns Sherwood South.

Regional players

• Baton Rouge Veterinary Specialists: Specialty veterinary referral practice in Baton Rouge. Comparable specialty referral positioning and serves the same local market; Sherwood South has referral ties to this practice through Dr. Carter Ward's prior internship.
• Live Oak Animal Hospital: Veterinary hospital in the Baton Rouge area from which Sherwood South recruited Dr. Emelie McLellan. Comparable regional competitor serving the same pet-owning customer base in the greater Baton Rouge market.

Direct peers

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Directly comparable to Sherwood South's 24/7 emergency and specialty dermatology offering, with similar referral-based economics and tertiary care positioning.
• MedVet: Network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals. Sherwood South already has a referral relationship with MedVet (formerly Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center), and MedVet operates the same specialty + emergency hospital model in many U.S. markets.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the U.S., offering primary, emergency, and specialty veterinary care across hundreds of locations. Operates a comparable multi-service veterinary hospital model at scale and is the most direct comparable to Sherwood South's positioning within the Thrive network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thrive_petcare
• Facebookfacebook.com/sherwoodsouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sherwood-south-animal-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/thrivepetcare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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