Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic

What Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic does

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic is a single-location companion animal general practice operating from 13444 Dumfries Road, Manassas, Virginia, established in 1992. The clinic is owned by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a private equity-backed veterinary practice management company that consolidates veterinary hospitals across the United States. Services are restricted to cats and dogs and span preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostics, alongside end-of-life services (euthanasia, cremation), grooming (bathing up to 60 lbs), and microchipping. The clinic differentiates on an integrative medicine model that combines Western veterinary practice with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, Chinese herbal medicine, therapeutic laser, electrical stimulation, and PiezoWave2 therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.

Revenue is generated entirely from professional service fees billed per visit, with integrative appointments priced variably by appointment length and most other services on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go model; no pricing is publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a physical storefront, supported by same-day and next-day appointment availability, online booking through shop.independenthillvet.com, phone and text scheduling, and the PetOne Veterinary App for client health management and food/medicine ordering. After-hours emergencies are routed to referral partners MedVet Northern Virginia and The Regional Veterinary Referral Center. Customer segments are exclusively individual pet owners within the Manassas / Prince William County catchment, with testimonials indicating willingness to travel up to one hour for care.

The clinic is staffed by a small veterinary team including Dr. Anne Williams (Medical Director) and Dr. Toni Connell, with Dr. Chang providing TCVM expertise, supported by multi-person clinical and administrative staff many of whom have tenures exceeding 20 years. The clinic holds American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation evaluated against approximately 900 standards on a three-year cycle, and maintains memberships in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and affiliations with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS). Marketing is digital-first via a content-rich website and blog, with review collection via BirdEye and Google review integration. No API, developer tooling, AI/ML capabilities, or external funding rounds are disclosed; the clinic operates wholly within NVA's standardized digital infrastructure.

Name

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic

Legal name

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic

Website

https://independenthillvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic is a single-location, AAHA-accredited companion animal practice in Manassas, Virginia, owned by National Veterinary Associates. It serves local cat and dog owners with conventional Western veterinary care combined with integrative therapies including acupuncture, TCVM, chiropractic, and laser therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Pet healthcare
• Integrative medicine
• Veterinary acupuncture
• Pet wellness care

Headquarters

HQ city

Manassas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Professional Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive veterinary services including wellness exams, vaccinations, laboratory testing, diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound), surgeries, dental care, integrative therapies (acupuncture, laser therapy, chiropractic), and end-of-life services. Services offered at a physical clinic location with pricing that varies by service type and appointment length.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic is a single-location full-service veterinary clinic in Manassas, Virginia, offering comprehensive pet healthcare services for cats and dogs. Its distinctive offering is an integrative medicine model that combines Western veterinary practices with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, chiropractic care, laser therapy, and electrical stimulation alongside conventional services such as preventive care, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.

Product overview

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic is a single-location veterinary practice offering a comprehensive range of pet healthcare services. The clinic operates an integrative medicine model combining Western veterinary practices with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Core services include preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound, laboratory). The clinic specializes in integrative therapies including acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic manipulation, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, and Chinese herbal medicine. Additional services cover dental care, parasite control, microchipping, bathing, and end-of-life care (cremation and euthanasia). The clinic holds AAHA accreditation and is staffed by veterinarians including Anne Williams (Medical Director) and Toni Connell.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Wound healing studies show laser-treated wounds heal 30-50% faster than typical required healing time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• PetOne VeterinarycoreTechnology or IntegrationPetOne Veterinary App partnership providing mobile application for pet health management. The clinic promotes the app to customers for managing pet health care with greater convenience.
• MedVet Northern VirginiasupportOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital referral partner. Located at 8610 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20110. Contact: (703) 361-8287. Clinic directs clients to MedVet for medical emergencies outside regular hours.
• The Regional Veterinary Referral CentersupportOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital referral partner. Located at 6651 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150. Contact: (571) 556-7042. Second emergency option for clients when clinic is closed.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersParent company and owner of Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic. NVA is a veterinary practice management company operating veterinary hospitals across the United States. Privacy policy indicates NVA collects and manages personal information.
• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)coreOthersAccrediting organization for companion animal veterinary hospitals. IHVC maintains AAHA accreditation, meeting approximately 900 standards of veterinary care and undergoing evaluation every three years.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)minorOthersProfessional association membership representing the veterinary profession. Listed as a certification/accreditation on the clinic's services page.
• International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)minorOthersGlobal organization for veterinary acupuncture and related treatments. IVAS provides education for veterinarians seeking certification in veterinary acupuncture.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PetVet Care Centers: PE-backed operator of companion animal GP and specialty hospitals. Directly comparable as another roll-up acquirer of community vet clinics, similar in ownership profile and service scope.
• VetCor: Network of community companion animal veterinary hospitals with strong local-brand retention model. Comparable for its GP-focused, community-rooted clinic positioning and similar service breadth.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: PE-backed network of companion animal GP and urgent care clinics across the US. Closely comparable as a multi-clinic veterinary operator under private equity ownership offering similar primary care services.
• Heartland Veterinary Partners: PE-backed veterinary clinic group acquiring companion animal hospitals. Directly comparable as a roll-up platform operating community GP clinics within a corporate ownership structure similar to NVA.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of companion animal veterinary hospitals offering GP, specialty, and emergency care. Comparable as a multi-location veterinary services provider in the same clinical services category as Independent Hill.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network. Comparable as a Mars-owned veterinary services brand addressing companion animal care, though focused more on specialty/ER than the GP-integrative mix at Independent Hill.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general practice veterinary chain in the US, operating inside PetSmart locations. Comparable as a high-volume companion animal GP serving mass-market pet owners with wellness plans and standardized care.

Regional players

• MedVet: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network — also an actual referral partner for Independent Hill. Comparable as a specialty vet provider in the same NOVA/Manassas geography serving companion animals.

Emerging players

• CityVet: Veterinary clinic group with a 'co-ownership' model allowing DVMs to maintain clinical autonomy. Comparable as a growing GP-focused operator with similar companion animal services and multi-clinic ambition.

Others

• Chi University: Leading institution providing certification in veterinary acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Comparable not as a clinic peer, but as an enabling/training organization whose graduates power Independent Hill's integrative medicine offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IndependentHillVeterinaryClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/independent-hill-veterinary

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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