Tierrasanta Veterinary Hosp

What Tierrasanta Veterinary Hosp does

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital is an independently and veteran-owned, single-location small animal veterinary practice located at 10799 Tierrasanta Blvd in San Diego, California. The hospital operates Monday–Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday 8am–2pm, providing a full continuum of care including wellness exams, vaccinations, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery (with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon brought in-house), anesthetic dental cleanings with dental X-rays, multi-modality imaging (digital X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound with specialist interpretation), in-house and reference lab diagnostics, ECG, laser therapy (ActiVetPro AlphaVet), stem cell therapy, custom Hero stifle braces, Oncotect early cancer screening at a publicly advertised $199, USDA-accredited travel health certificates for multiple species, boarding and day care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals, and Fear Free Certified grooming. The practice serves pet owners in Tierrasanta, Kearny Mesa, Clairemont Mesa, Lakeside, and greater San Diego, with the catchment reinforced by community programs including the Tierrasanta Pet Assistance Fund (over $8,000 raised since 2017), recurring Soapy Paws for a Good Cause dog wash events, and annual participation in the Tierrasanta Patriot's Day Parade.

The hospital is led by owner Dr. Michelle Schexneider, D.V.M. — a USDA Accredited Veterinarian from a Navy family with over a decade of clinical experience — alongside Dr. Jessica Tyler (DVM, Colorado State 2006, certified veterinary acupuncturist). The visible team totals approximately 12 people across two veterinarians, an Operations Manager/RVT, an Inventory Manager (with the hospital since 1999), veterinary assistants, an RVT, a groomer, and client care specialists. Digital infrastructure is provided entirely through third-party integrations: eVetSites for website and online forms, Vet Hero for the patient portal, BlueRabbit Rx for the white-label online pharmacy, and financing partners CareCredit, Cherry, and Scratchpay layered onto a pay-at-time-of-service billing model.

The business is a fee-for-service veterinary practice with no disclosed billing and no outside investors. Revenue derives from professional service fees (exams, diagnostics, surgery, dental, vaccinations, microchipping, laser therapy), boarding and day care, grooming, and online pharmacy/retail product sales, supplemented by charitable donations to the assistance fund. There is no enterprise customer base; revenue is a function of individual pet-owner transactions across a defined local catchment.

Name

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hosp

Legal name

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://tierrasantavetsd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital is an independently and veteran-owned, single-location full-service small animal hospital in San Diego serving local pet owners with wellness, surgery, dental, imaging, boarding, grooming, and USDA-accredited travel certificates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services (Professional Fees): Fee-for-service payment collected in full at the time of appointment for examinations, diagnostics, surgery, dental procedures, vaccinations, microchipping, laser therapy, and all other medical services rendered. Payment is expected when services are rendered and the practice does not bill clients.
2. Boarding & Day Care: Recurring/transactional revenue from boarding dogs, cats, and exotic animals in the hospital boarding area, with day-boarding and prolonged-stay options. Includes supervised playtime and walking services.
3. Retail & Online Pharmacy Sales: Sales of pet supplements, over-the-counter items in the lobby, and prescription medications/pet food through the hospital's online store (BlueRabbit). Online store linked directly from the hospital website.
4. Grooming Services: Grooming services including nail trims, baths, and full spa-day packages performed by Fear Free Certified grooming staff using veterinarian-approved products. On-site veterinarian available for any health concerns during grooming.
5. Charitable Donations (Tierrasanta Pet Assistance Fund): Donations collected from clients, neighbors, and the public during charity dog wash events (Soapy Paws for a Good Cause) and year-round. The fund itself is charitable (not revenue) but supports the hospital's mission and drives client loyalty; over $8,000 raised since 2017.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital is a full-service, independently and veteran-owned small animal hospital in San Diego that delivers preventive wellness, diagnostics (digital X-ray, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, in-house lab), soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dental cleanings with dental X-rays, parasite prevention, microchipping, USDA-accredited travel health certificates, boarding and day care, and Fear Free Certified grooming. The hospital serves dogs, cats, and exotic/pocket pets from a single facility using Fear Free handling techniques, complemented by a BlueRabbit Rx online pharmacy and a Vet Hero patient portal.

Product overview

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital operates a single unified veterinary practice product rather than a modular software platform — its 'product' is the end-to-end veterinary care experience delivered from one independently and veteran-owned San Diego facility. The core offering combines clinical services (Dog & Cat Wellness, Surgery, Pet Teeth Cleaning, Lab Diagnostics, Imaging Diagnostics, Parasite Prevention, Microchipping, Travel Health Certificates, Boarding & Day Care, Grooming, and Evaluation/Diagnosis/Treatment of Common & Uncommon Diseases) with supporting digital products (Online Pharmacy via BlueRabbit Rx, Vet Hero Patient Portal) and community programs (Community & Charity Events including the Tierrasanta Pet Assistance Fund). Each named service is delivered through the same hospital team led by owner Dr. Michelle Schexneider, with orthogonal services like Cherry, CareCredit, and Scratchpay payment plans and the Website Accessibility widget layered onto the patient-facing experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog & Cat Wellness Comprehensive wellness care for dogs and cats across all life stages (puppy/kitten, adult, geriatric), including vaccinations, microchipping, life-stage testing, deworming, parasite prevention samples, blood chemistry, CBC, infectious disease screening, fecal tests, thyroid function tests, complete urinalysis, and senior screenings such as X-rays, blood pressure, abdominal ultrasound, and cancer screening.
• Lab Diagnostics In-house and reference laboratory diagnostic services including cancer screenings, blood testing, and electrocardiogram (ECG) for cardiac evaluation.
• Imaging Diagnostics Imaging services including digital X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound, and specialist interpretation, enabling full-body X-rays for all species plus abdominal and cardiac imaging.
• Surgery Comprehensive surgical services including spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, tumor removal, bladder and intestinal surgery, wound repair, oral surgery, ophthalmic surgery, orthopedic surgery (ostectomy, osteotomy, hip replacement, ACL repair, leg amputation, bone fracture repair), toe amputations, surgical oncology, cherry eye repair, and entropion repair. Orthopedic surgeries are performed in-house by a visiting board-certified surgeon.
• Pet Teeth Cleaning Comprehensive oral health (COHAT) services including dental disease diagnosis, anesthetic dental cleanings with dental X-rays, dental prophylaxis, root canal, tooth extraction, removal of hyperplasia, and treatment of periodontal disease, plaque, tartar, fractured or infected teeth, and oral lumps.
• Boarding & Day Care Pet boarding and day care services for dogs, cats, and exotic animals, with supervised playtime, walking, secure facilities, individual attention for non-social pets, and access to on-site veterinary care during the stay. All boarders must have up-to-date vaccinations.
• Travel Health Certificates USDA-accredited health certificates issued by Dr. Schexneider (a USDA Accredited Veterinarian) for dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, ferrets, and other pocket pets traveling domestically or internationally.
• Microchipping Pet microchipping service embedding a small ID chip under the skin via injection, enabling lost pets to be identified and reunited with owners via universal microchip scanners compatible with all microchip brands.
• Grooming Fear Free Certified grooming services using veterinarian-approved products with on-site veterinarian availability for immediate health concerns; sessions are tailored to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress.
• Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Common and Uncommon Diseases Comprehensive disease management covering metabolic and endocrine issues, lameness and limping, dermatology, supplements, mobility and arthritis therapy, custom stifle braces, laser therapy, stem cell treatment, allergies, IV fluid therapy and hospitalization, infections, cancer screening via Oncotect, bandaging, itchy skin and ear infections, heart disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, liver and kidney disease, vomiting and diarrhea, cough and sneeze, hip dysplasia, diabetes, nutrition consultation, eye infections, seizures, toxin ingestion, and asthma.
• Parasite Prevention Parasite prevention services covering heartworm (Interceptor Plus, Centragard), flea and tick (Credelio), intestinal worms, and mites, including preventative medications, blood testing, and treatment for infestations.
• Online Pharmacy / Online Store Online pharmacy and store powered by BlueRabbit Rx where clients can order prescription medications, parasite preventatives (Interceptor Plus, Centragard, Credelio), supplements, and other pet products.
• Vet Hero Patient Portal Online patient portal powered by Vet Hero providing clients with secure access to their pet's records, appointment information, and account management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $8,000 raised for the Tierrasanta Pet Assistance Fund since 2017 to subsidize veterinary care for clients in need
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• eVetSitescoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting and online form platform provider. Brought to you by eVetSites, Inspired by the VIN community, part of the VIN family. Provides SSL-secure hosting, online fillable client and patient forms, free logo design with branding package, customer support, ADA accessibility widget, reputation management, local SEO, client education library, Google Analytics insights, and social media management integration.
• Veterinary Information Network (VIN)coreTechnology or IntegrationContent partner for the hospital's Pet Library. VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community; new articles are added weekly by VIN experts and syndicated to the hospital website, giving clients access to the most current veterinary information.
• Fear Free PetsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body that certifies the hospital and its individual staff as Fear Free Professionals. The hospital prominently displays the Certified Fear Free Professionals badge from fearfreepets.com on its website and integrates Fear Free techniques (pheromones, calming tools, gentle handling) across all operations.
• BlueRabbit (online pharmacy/storefront)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWhite-label online pharmacy and retail storefront powering the hospital's Online Pharmacy and Online Store at tierrasantavetsd.bluerabbitrx.com, enabling clients to order prescription medications, pet food, parasite preventatives, and supplements directly.
• Night and Day Dog TrainingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal San Diego dog training small business (619-669-5111, [email protected]) featured on the hospital website with a dedicated Dog Training page. Offers tailored obedience, leash training, and behavioral training plans; cross-promoted to Tierrasanta clients.
• ASPCA Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page; clients can start a quote at ASPCA's website via Tierrasanta's site. Tierrasanta accepts all pet insurance companies, with client paying upfront and being reimbursed.
• Pets Best InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page via referral-style CTAs to Pets Best's quote page.
• Pet AssureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance/discount plan partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page.
• TrupanionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page via referral-style CTAs.
• Nationwide Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page via referral-style CTAs.
• Embrace Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page via referral-style CTAs.
• Healthy Paws Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page via referral-style CTAs.
• Fetch Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page.
• MetLife Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partner linked from the hospital's pet insurance page via referral-style CTAs.
• VCA Animal Specialty GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner24-hour emergency and specialty hospital at 5610 Kearny Mesa Rd B, San Diego, CA 92111 ((858) 560-8006), to which Tierrasanta refers after-hours emergencies.
• Pet Emergency & Specialty CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner24-hour emergency hospital at 5232 Jackson Dr Suite 105, La Mesa, CA 91942 ((619) 462-4800), to which Tierrasanta refers after-hours emergencies.
• Veterinary Specialty HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner24-hour emergency and specialty hospital at 10435 Sorrento Valley Rd, Sorrento Valley, CA 92121 ((858) 875-7500), to which Tierrasanta refers after-hours emergencies.
• Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent CareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrgent care provider at 10397 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 ((619) 282-8035), to which Tierrasanta refers urgent cases.
• Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and SurgeryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrgent care and surgery provider at 10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy # L, San Diego, CA 92131 ((858) 422-4822), to which Tierrasanta refers urgent cases.
• Urgent Care Pet ClinicminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrgent care provider at 8915 Towne Centre Dr Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92122 ((858) 379-6550), to which Tierrasanta refers urgent cases.
• My Pet Laser (ActiVetPro AlphaVet)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLaser therapy equipment partner; Tierrasanta uses the ActiVetPro AlphaVet laser therapy system to deliver in-house laser therapy treatments.
• Hero Braces (Custom Stifle Braces)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCustom stifle brace provider; Tierrasanta offers Hero Braces as a non-surgical mobility solution for pets with cruciate ligament injuries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bond Vet: VC-backed urban veterinary clinic chain with a tech-forward client experience, transparent pricing, and modern clinic design. Comparable to Tierrasanta on primary care scope and target demographic (urban pet owners), though differentiated by brand-led design and a multi-city growth model that could eventually extend into San Diego.
• Modern Animal: Venture-backed membership-based veterinary platform offering unlimited exams and in-app care coordination with Fear Free-inspired clinic design. Comparable to Tierrasanta on the Fear Free philosophy and tech-enabled client experience, but applies a subscription/tech-native model that threatens the traditional pay-per-visit independent practice economics.
• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-based primary care veterinary practice operating in select US cities with a tech-enabled experience and 24/7 telehealth. Comparable to Tierrasanta on Fear Free-aligned low-stress handling and primary care focus, but uses a subscription pricing model and digital-first booking that contrasts with Tierrasanta's fee-for-service single-location model.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest US network of animal hospitals (owned by Mars Petcare) offering full-service general practice, specialty, and emergency care across hundreds of locations including San Diego. Directly comparable to Tierrasanta in service mix (wellness, surgery, diagnostics) but operates at vastly greater scale, with corporate purchasing and marketing leverage that an independent single-location practice cannot match.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars Petcare with multiple San Diego locations including the Specialty Group to which Tierrasanta already refers emergencies. Comparable in advanced diagnostics and surgical capability but competes at specialty/emergency level rather than primary care, and is one of Tierrasanta's referral destinations.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: National veterinary chain operating inside Petco stores with Optimum Wellness Plans, serving hundreds of US locations. Comparable to Tierrasanta on general practice scope and pet-owner focus, but differentiated by membership/subscription pricing model and national scale that pressures independent single-location competitors.
• Petco Animal Care Centers / Petco Veterinary Services: National pet retail chain operating co-located veterinary clinics in many stores (formerly Thrive Affordable Vet Care), offering low-cost vaccines and basic services. Comparable to Tierrasanta on retail-adjacent wellness services and pharmacy/retail cross-sell, but at a lower price point that competes for budget-conscious Tierrasanta-adjacent pet owners.

Regional players

• San Diego Humane Society: Large regional non-profit animal welfare organization operating multiple San Diego campuses with public veterinary clinics offering low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and basic care. Comparable to Tierrasanta on local geography and basic wellness/vaccination services, but competes primarily on price-sensitive segments and the Tierrasanta Pet Assistance Fund community programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tierrasantavet
• Instagraminstagram.com/tierrasantavet
• Xx.com/tierrasantavet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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