Como Park Animal Hospital

What Como Park Animal Hospital does

Como Park Animal Hospital is a single-location veterinary hospital in Roseville, Minnesota, operating continuously since 1982 when it was founded by Dr. David Wetherill as a tribute to his St. Paul (Como Park) roots. The practice combines primary veterinary care with 24-hour emergency and critical care under one roof, supported by a 10-doctor primary care team and a 5-doctor emergency care service — a structure uncommon in the Twin Cities metro, where most clinics offer either primary care or refer emergencies elsewhere. The hospital serves dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, pocket pets, and other exotics, with institutional reference customers including the St. Paul Police K9 Unit, Maplewood Police K9 Unit, and Stillwater Corrections K9 dogs, alongside a network of rescue partners such as Ruff Start Rescue, Animal Humane Society, MARS, and Animal Ark of MN.

Clinical capability rests on in-house diagnostics (digital radiology, ultrasound, computerized EKG, on-site laboratory), laser surgery and companion therapy laser, and electronic medical records that link the primary and emergency departments for continuity of care. Board-certified surgical specialists perform advanced procedures on site, eliminating patient transfer. Supplementary revenue lines include multi-species pet boarding, medical grooming (including avian beak manicures and wing trimming), an on-site pharmacy, and an online pharmacy and retail storefront operated through Vetsource and MyVetStore Online with AutoShip subscription delivery, plus a Vello-powered patient portal for medical history, refill, and appointment self-service.

The business runs on a professional-services fee-per-visit model with payment required at time of service; primary care visits require a $50 deposit and emergency exams are priced at $200 for dogs/cats and $220 for exotics. No internal financing is offered, with CareCredit and Scratchpay accepted as third-party options. Distribution is direct (phone-scheduled primary care, walk-in 24/7/365 emergency intake, online pharmacy) supplemented by referral inflows from primary-care veterinarians across the Twin Cities, parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota. The practice is independently owned, holds AAHA accreditation (achieved by only ~15% of US/Canadian animal hospitals and continuously held for 25+ years with triennial re-review), and occupies a single facility at 621 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN 55113.

Name

Como Park Animal Hospital

Legal name

Como Park Animal Hospital

Website

https://comoparkanimalhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Como Park Animal Hospital is a single-location, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Roseville, MN that combines primary veterinary care with 24-hour emergency services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets across the Twin Cities metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Emergency pet care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Exotic animal medicine
• Pet boarding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Fees charged for all medical services including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, emergency care, and hospitalization. Services are priced per visit or procedure with payment required at time of service. A deposit is required for primary care appointments ($50) and for hospitalized/surgical patients.
2. Boarding Services: Overnight and extended pet boarding for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and certain exotic animals. Includes dog walking, medication administration, and optional grooming/wellness services during stays.
3. Pharmacy and Retail (Onsite and Online): Onsite pharmacy for medications, parasite preventatives, and pet supplies. Online pharmacy partnerships through Vetsource and MyVetStore Online for home delivery of medications, food, and supplies. AutoShip subscription programs available.
4. Medical Grooming: Grooming services including nail trimming, ear cleaning, hair removal, baths, beak manicures, wing trimming, and anal gland expression for various species.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Como Park Animal Hospital is a single-location veterinary hospital that delivers primary care and 24-hour emergency/critical care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and exotic animals under one roof. Core paid services include pet exams, preventative care, sick/urgent care, diagnostics (digital radiology, ultrasound, EKG), surgery including laser surgery, dentistry, birds and exotics medicine, boarding, and medical grooming. Revenue is generated primarily through per-visit and per-procedure service fees with payment due at the time of service, supplemented by boarding fees, online pharmacy sales, and AutoShip subscription programs.

Product overview

Como Park Animal Hospital is a single-location veterinary hospital offering a unified suite of integrated pet healthcare services. The practice operates as both a primary care veterinary clinic and a 24-hour emergency hospital under one roof, with a 10-doctor primary care team and a 5-doctor emergency care service. Core offerings include pet exams, preventative care, sick pet/urgent care, diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, EKG), surgery (including laser surgery), dentistry, and birds & exotics medicine. Supplementary services include on-site and online pharmacies (via Vetsource and MyVetStore), boarding, and a client pet portal powered by Vello. The hospital has served the Twin Cities community since 1982 and maintains AAHA accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Pet Hospital / Emergency Services 24-hour veterinary emergency and urgent care available 365 days a year, with veterinarian and veterinary technicians on premises at all times. Walk-in emergency intake with seamless continued care for hospitalized patients without facility transfers. Emergency exam fees: $200 for dogs and cats, $220 for exotic pets.
• Pet Exams Comprehensive physical examination and assessment by licensed veterinarians covering overall health evaluation, vital signs (weight, temperature, heart rate, breathing rate), diagnostic planning, treatment formulation, and owner communication.
• Preventative Care Proactive lifelong healthcare including twice-yearly health exams for dogs and cats, vaccinations, diagnostic wellness screening (blood, urine, fecal parasite, heartworm), medical grooming, parasite prevention, sterilization surgery, dental cleanings, nutrition counseling, and behavior counseling.
• Sick Pet Care / Urgent Care Urgent pet care for non-emergency conditions including allergic reactions, acute illness, breathing problems, broken bones, wounds, ear/eye infections, urinary issues, poisoning, seizures, and vomiting/diarrhea. Available seven days a week.
• Diagnostics In-house diagnostic services including digital radiology (high-definition instant X-ray with reduced radiation), ultrasound (organ function evaluation, tumor detection, real-time moving images), and computerized EKG (cardiac condition assessment), supported by in-house laboratory testing for rapid diagnosis.
• Surgery Wide variety of surgical procedures including spay/neuter, oral/dental surgery, declaw surgery, lump/mass removals, fracture repairs, laceration repairs, abdominal surgery, and soft tissue surgery. Uses laser surgery technology and follows AAHA standards for care, cleanliness, and pain management. Board certified surgical specialists perform advanced procedures on-site.
• Dentistry Comprehensive dental care including oral exams, dental scoring (0–4 scale), full assessment and cleaning under general anesthesia, digital radiographs, tooth extraction, and polishing. Rabbit and rodent services include tooth trimming and monitoring for continuously growing teeth.
• Birds & Exotics Medicine Specialized healthcare for birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, pocket pets, and other exotic animals. Includes preventative care exams, diagnostics, 24-hour emergency care, surgery, dental care, pharmacy, and medical grooming.
• Boarding Pet boarding services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and certain exotic animals. Includes dog walking 3–4 times daily, medication administration, optional grooming services, and wellness exams by appointment.
• Pet Portal (Vello) Online client communication portal for managing prescriptions and medical records securely. Allows viewing of pet profiles, abbreviated medical history, recommended services, medication refill requests, and appointment scheduling. First-time users gain access after their first visit.
• Online Pharmacy / Store 24-hour virtual pharmacy through Vetsource and MyVetStore Online providing access to pet food, medications, and supplies delivered to the door. Includes AutoShip subscription programs for automatic scheduled delivery with the same guarantees and rebates as in-hospital purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of continuous operation since 1982
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ruff Start RescueminorOthersMinnesota-based rescue organization dedicated to saving animals through adoption, education, and resources. CPAH supports Ruff Start Rescue by providing veterinary care for animals awaiting adoption, with financial discounts applied.
• Animal Humane SocietyminorOthersRescue, care and adoption organization for dogs, cats, birds, and small exotics in Minnesota. CPAH participates in the Humane Society's Walk for Animals community event and supports their rescue efforts.
• MARS (Midwest Animal Rescue Services)minorOthersMinnesota-based adoption organization for many species. CPAH provides veterinary care support for rescued animals.
• Animal Ark of MNminorOthersMinnesota's largest no-kill shelter. CPAH provides veterinary care support for animals in their program.
• Feline Rescue of MNminorOthersMinnesota-based no-kill cat shelter. CPAH offers discounted care for cats in their rescue program.
• Rabbit Rescue of MNminorOthersRescue dedicated to helping unwanted domesticated rabbits. CPAH supports with veterinary care for rescued rabbits.
• MAARS (Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue)minorOthersRescue, adoption and sanctuary organization for domestic birds. Aligns with CPAH's avian and exotic pet care services.
• The Bond Between (formerly Secondhand Hounds)minorOthersOrganization dedicated to finding dogs of all sizes and cats loving forever homes. CPAH provides discounted veterinary care for rescued animals.
• RAGOM (Retrieve A Golden Of Minnesota)minorOthersMulti-state organization focused on finding homes for golden retrievers. CPAH supports with veterinary care for rescued golden retrievers.
• A Rotta LoveminorOthersOrganization focused on breed awareness, education, rescue and adoption of pitbulls and Rottweilers. CPAH provides veterinary care support.
• Board Certified Surgical SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelationships with board certified surgical specialists who perform surgery at CPAH's hospital, providing advanced surgical procedures on-site without requiring patient transfer to another facility.
• CareCreditminorOthersThird-party healthcare financing accepted at CPAH. Provides pet owners with deferred interest payment plans (6 months for charges $200+) for veterinary treatments, services, and medications.
• ScratchpayminorOthersThird-party payment plan provider accepted at CPAH. Offers simple, transparent payment plans for medical financing with no prepayment penalty and no impact on credit score for plan checking.
• St. Paul Police K9 UnitminorOthersCPAH provides veterinary care for St. Paul Police K9 service dogs, including emergency and preventative services.
• Maplewood K9 UnitminorOthersCPAH provides veterinary care for Maplewood Police K9 units.
• Wildlife Rehab Center (Minnesota)minorOthersA nationally renowned wildlife rehabilitation center located less than 2 miles north on Dale Street from CPAH. CPAH refers wildlife cases to this center as they are not licensed to care for wildlife.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large veterinary practice consolidator with hundreds of general, specialty, and emergency hospitals across the U.S. Represents the corporate-backed model that competes with independents like CPAH for talent, acquisitions, and referral partnerships.
• Mission Veterinary Partners: Veterinary hospital network operating general practice and specialty clinics in the Midwest and beyond. Comparable to CPAH as a multi-site operator competing for the same referral relationships and regional talent pool.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large national network of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals (now part of Mars Veterinary Health). Operates multiple primary care clinics in the Twin Cities metro that compete with CPAH for routine wellness and primary care visits.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Nation's largest general veterinary practice network, with in-store PetSmart locations across the Twin Cities. Competes with CPAH on routine primary care, vaccinations, and wellness plans, but lacks a 24/7 emergency capability.

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: National network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Operates emergency/specialty locations in the Twin Cities that compete directly with CPAH's 24-hour emergency service for after-hours cases and specialty referrals.
• Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC): Twin Cities-based 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital offering emergency care, internal medicine, surgery, and specialty services. Directly comparable to CPAH's emergency/critical care service in the same geography, with overlapping referral relationships.

Regional players

• Southview Animal Hospital: Independently owned AAHA-accredited general practice veterinary hospital located in the Twin Cities (West St. Paul). Competes with CPAH for primary care pet owners in the immediate metro area.
• Westgate Pet Clinic: Long-established independent AAHA-accredited veterinary practice in the Twin Cities (Edina/Minneapolis). Directly comparable to CPAH as a fellow independent, AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor Twin Cities general practice.
• University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center: Academic veterinary teaching hospital in the Twin Cities providing primary, emergency, and specialty care. Competes for complex referral cases and exotic/zoo animal patients in the same geography as CPAH.

Emerging players

• PetVet Care Centers: Growing network of veterinary hospitals across the U.S., including general practice and specialty/emergency locations. Competitor in the regional talent and referral market that could expand into CPAH's Twin Cities territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/comoparkvet
• Facebookfacebook.com/comoparkanimalhospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/como-park-animal-hospital

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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