Arizona Veterinary Oncology

What Arizona Veterinary Oncology does

Arizona Veterinary Oncology (AVO) is a privately-held veterinary oncology specialty practice founded in July 2014 by Dr. Eric Boshoven after acquiring the Phoenix locations of Southwest Veterinary Oncology. The firm provides comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment for dogs and cats, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy (conventionally fractionated, palliative, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery), radioactive iodine treatment (I-131) for feline hyperthyroidism, cryotherapy, hospice care, and advanced diagnostics such as a 64-slice CT scanner, flow cytometry, and Technetium scans. It operates three facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area (Gilbert headquarters, Glendale, and Scottsdale), co-located with the Arizona Veterinary Specialty Center, and is the only veterinary hospital in the Southwestern United States offering SRS using a Varian Trilogy Linear Accelerator with RapidArc technology.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model, with no publicly disclosed pricing; pet owners can use CareCredit for financing. Its go-to-market is a hybrid referral-and-direct model: primary care veterinarians across the Southwest refer patients via a formal referral program with downloadable forms, while pet owners can also self-refer via phone or website. The practice maintains active Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and Google Business profiles, and reports over 55 five-star Google reviews. Strategic alliances include a core partnership with PetCure Oncology (making AVO PetCure's Gilbert site), a technology partnership with Varian Medical Systems, an exclusive oncology partnership with Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine within its 112,000-square-foot Companion Animal Clinic, and a 2023 partnership with Thrive Pet Healthcare, a national specialty and emergency veterinary network.

The practice's clinical staff comprises three board-certified specialists—Dr. Eric Boshoven (DACVR, Radiation Oncology, owner and Medical Director), Dr. Lynda Beaver (DACVIM, Medical Oncology), and Dr. O'Connor (Medical Oncology, Cornell-trained)—plus additional technical and support staff in an 11–50 employee range. Patients are drawn from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah, and Mexico, making AVO the largest veterinary oncology service in the Southwest. The competitive position rests on the structural scarcity of board-certified veterinary oncologists (fewer than 400 medical and ~100 radiation oncologists in the U.S.) and a capital-intensive equipment footprint that is difficult for new entrants to replicate.

Name

Arizona Veterinary Oncology

Legal name

Arizona Veterinary Oncology

Website

https://arizonaveterinaryoncology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Oncology Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB), Oncology Diagnostics (Liquid/Tissue Biomarkers, Flow Cytometry) (HLAMADAJ), Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI) (HLAMADAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary oncology services
• Pet cancer treatment
• Veterinary radiation therapy
• Stereotactic radiosurgery pets
• Veterinary chemotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Azusa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Oncology Services: Professional veterinary medical and radiation oncology services for pets including consultations, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, I-131 treatment, cryotherapy, and hospice care. Revenue generated through direct patient care across three facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arizona Veterinary Oncology is a veterinary oncology specialty practice providing comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment for dogs and cats. Services span chemotherapy, radiation therapy (including stereotactic radiosurgery), radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment for feline hyperthyroidism, cryotherapy, and hospice/end-of-life care, supplemented by advanced diagnostics including 64-slice CT, Technetium scans, ultrasound, radiographs, and MRI coordination, delivered across three Arizona facilities.

Product overview

Arizona Veterinary Oncology is a veterinary oncology specialty practice offering comprehensive cancer treatment services for dogs and cats. The practice operates as a unified service platform providing chemotherapy, radiation therapy (including Stereotactic Radiosurgery/SRS), radioactive iodine treatment (I-131), cryotherapy, and hospice care. The company also offers extensive diagnostic services including CT scanning, X-rays, ultrasounds, and coordinates MRI services. Treatment is available for multiple pet cancer types including brain tumors, lymphoma, melanoma, nasal tumors, and soft tissue sarcoma. Located in Gilbert, AZ with three facilities, the practice is the largest oncology service in the Southwest and is partnered with PetCure Oncology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PetCure Oncology at Arizona Veterinary Oncology: A national group of veterinary radiation oncology centers partnership providing stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) services.

Products and services

• Pet Chemotherapy Veterinary oncology service using chemotherapy medications (administered orally or by injection) to kill tumor cells and improve survival times in dogs and cats diagnosed with cancer, including multi-drug protocols such as CHOP for lymphoma.
• Radiation Therapy Comprehensive radiation oncology services delivering Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), conventionally fractionated radiation therapy, and palliative radiation treatment using the Varian Trilogy Linear Accelerator with RapidArc technology for dogs and cats with cancer.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Image-guided, high-precision radiation treatment for many tumor types (including brain, nasal, and soft tissue tumors), completing treatments in one to three days with millimeter accuracy using the Varian Trilogy Linear Accelerator; only veterinary hospital in the Southwest offering SRS for animals.
• Radioactive Iodine Treatment (I-131) Single-dose radioactive iodine treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism that selectively targets abnormal thyroid tissue, achieving better than 90% cure rates, complemented by Technetium Scan diagnostic capability unique to Arizona Veterinary Oncology in the Phoenix Valley.
• Pet Cryotherapy Cryotherapy service using liquid nitrogen to treat and kill superficial tumors in dogs and cats, including hemangiomas, hemangiosarcomas, and mast cell tumors.
• Pet Hospice Care End-of-life care service focused on keeping pets comfortable through pain medications, anti-inflammatories, and sedatives, with euthanasia and cremation services available for dogs and cats.
• Pet Diagnostics Comprehensive diagnostic services including complete blood work, fine needle aspirates, cytology, flow cytometry, ultrasounds, radiographs, CT scans, Technetium scans, and MRI coordination for cancer diagnosis and treatment planning in dogs and cats.
• CT Scanning On-site computed tomography scanning using a 64-slice CT scanner at the Gilbert location (described as the most advanced CT scanner for animals in Arizona) for rapid, detailed imaging to support cancer diagnosis and radiation treatment planning in dogs and cats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85-90% of dogs achieve remission with multi-drug chemotherapy protocol for lymphoma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thrive Pet HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Dr. Boshoven partnered with Thrive Pet Healthcare in August 2023 as part of the practice's growth strategy. Thrive Pet Healthcare is a network of veterinary hospitals supporting specialty and emergency care.
• PetCure OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Veterinary Oncology has a partnership with PetCure Oncology, a national group of veterinary radiation oncology centers. This partnership enables access to advanced radiation technology and best practices in veterinary oncology care. PetCure Oncology chose Arizona Veterinary Oncology as their Gilbert location partner.
• Varian Medical SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationVarian Medical Systems, the world leader in radiation technology equipment, has an unprecedented partnership with PetCure Oncology and Arizona Veterinary Oncology to further the treatment of cancer in dogs and cats. The practice utilizes Varian Trilogy Linear Accelerator equipment.
• Midwestern University College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Veterinary Oncology was chosen by Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine to be their exclusive oncology partner, practicing within the 112,000 square foot Companion Animal Clinic. Doctors help educate veterinary students through rotations and lectures.
• Arizona Veterinary Specialty CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Veterinary Oncology is located with Arizona Veterinary Specialty Center which includes many other specialists. This co-location allows patients to see multiple specialists in one visit, saving time and money while enabling doctors to collaborate on patient care.
• Southwest Veterinary Surgical ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeterinary surgery specialists co-located at Arizona Veterinary Specialty Center, providing surgical options for pets requiring tumor removal or other surgical interventions.
• Desert Veterinary Medical SpecialistsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternal medicine specialists and cardiologists co-located at Gilbert location, providing comprehensive care for pets with complex medical conditions alongside oncology treatment.
• Arizona Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmergency services partner for after-hours and critical care needs for oncology patients.
• BluePearl Veterinary PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmergency and specialty services partner available at Scottsdale location.
• Arizona Veterinary Dental SpecialistsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDental specialists at Gilbert location for oral tumor cases and dental care needs of oncology patients.
• Dermatology For AnimalsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDermatology specialists at Gilbert location for skin conditions and skin cancer follow-up care.
• Eye Care For AnimalsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOphthalmology specialists at Gilbert location for eye-related cancer cases and monitoring radiation side effects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Strategic parent partner of Arizona Veterinary Oncology since August 2023, operating a national network of general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals — relevant as the entity that controls capital allocation and expansion strategy for the subject company.
• Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center: Leading academic veterinary oncology center offering advanced radiation therapy, clinical trials, and specialty oncology training — relevant peer as a referral destination for complex cases and as the source of board-certified radiation oncology residency training pipelines (e.g., where Dr. Boshoven's supervising physician was based).

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: One of the largest US veterinary specialty and emergency hospital networks (Mars Petcare), offering oncology, surgery, and internal medicine across numerous sites — competes with Arizona Veterinary Oncology for specialist talent and referral flow, and already partners with the Scottsdale location for emergency services.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large veterinary hospital consolidator owning 1,000+ animal hospitals including specialty centers — parent-style competitor operating in similar referral dynamics and representing the broader specialty vet ecosystem that Arizona Veterinary Oncology operates within.
• Ethos Veterinary Health: Veterinary specialty and emergency hospital group backed by private equity (NEA) operating 25+ specialty centers across the US including oncology services — directly comparable multi-specialty referral model and competitor for board-certified veterinary oncologists.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Owned by Mars Petcare, VCA operates the largest network of general and specialty veterinary hospitals in North America including specialty oncology services — represents the dominant incumbent that specialty oncology practices compete against for referrals and specialist talent.
• SAGE Veterinary Centers: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network across Northern California and other US markets, offering oncology, surgery, and internal medicine — comparable multi-specialty referral model with similar referral-driven GTM and co-located specialist structure.
• MedVet: National network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals offering medical and radiation oncology, surgery, and internal medicine across 40+ US locations — directly competes for referral share, board-certified specialist hiring, and multi-specialty co-location economics.

Direct peers

• PetCure Oncology: National network of veterinary radiation oncology centers offering SRS — a direct partner AND peer, providing the same Stereotactic Radiosurgery technology across multiple US sites and competing with Arizona Veterinary Oncology for referral relationships and clinical reputation.

Regional players

• DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital: Portland-based 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital offering oncology, surgery, and internal medicine — comparable multi-specialty referral model but geographically isolated to the Pacific Northwest, with no direct Arizona overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Arizona-Veterinary-Oncology-686436434727128
• Instagraminstagram.com/arizonaveterinaryoncology

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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