Animal Specialty Center

What Animal Specialty Center does

Animal Specialty Center (ASC) is a 16,000 square-foot, 24/7/365 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital located at 9 Odell Plaza, Yonkers, NY, founded in 2008 and operating as a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates (NVA). The facility provides round-the-clock emergency triage plus seven board-certified specialty departments — Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, and Surgery — under one roof, serving pet owners across Westchester and Rockland Counties, Manhattan, the Bronx, Northern New Jersey, and Connecticut.

The hospital's underlying technology platform is a high-capital-intensity clinical stack uncommon outside academic veterinary teaching hospitals. It includes a 1.5T GE MRI, a 16-slice Toshiba CT, a GE Logic S8 Vet Ultrasound, and a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator supporting conventional, stereotactic, IMRT/VMAT, and electron radiation therapy. Additional clinical equipment encompasses a Sonocure Ultrasound Aspirator, operating microscope, Jet Ventilator, Storz and Olympus scopes, and Arthrex Tower for minimally invasive surgery (arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, laparoscopy). ASC uses ScopioLabs for cytologic microscopic telemedicine and rVetLink for electronic referrals from primary-care veterinarians, integrating third-party digital workflows into its in-house service delivery.

ASC operates a fee-for-service professional services revenue model across emergency care, specialty consultations, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and an on-site dispensary; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer mix is overwhelmingly individual pet owners (B2C, low concentration) served via direct emergency walk-ins, scheduled specialty appointments, and veterinarian referrals — the latter channel formalized through rVetLink. Headcount is stated in the 101–250 range; the facility's clinical staff comprises approximately 20 identified medical team members plus three clinical management leaders, including a Medical Director of Specialty Services and a Practice Manager.

Name

Animal Specialty Center

Legal name

Animal Specialty Center

Website

https://animalspecialtycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Animal Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Yonkers, NY, serving pet owners across Westchester, Manhattan, the Bronx, Northern NJ, and Connecticut. Owned by NVA, it delivers cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, and radiation oncology under one roof with advanced MRI, CT, and TrueBeam radiotherapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary emergency services
• Specialty veterinary care
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary oncology treatment
• Pet surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Services: 24/7 emergency care for pets experiencing medical emergencies, including triage, treatment, and hospitalization
2. Specialty Veterinary Services: Specialty consultations and treatments in cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology, radiation oncology, and surgery
3. Diagnostic Services: Advanced diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, and laboratory tests
4. Pharmacy/Dispensary: On-site dispensing of medications for patients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Animal Specialty Center operates a 16,000 square-foot 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Yonkers, NY, delivering round-the-clock emergency care and board-certified specialty services in cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and surgery. The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies including 1.5T MRI, 16-slice CT, Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy, ultrasound, and minimally invasive surgical systems, supported by an on-site pharmacy and a veterinarian referral portal.

Product overview

Animal Specialty Center is a 16,000 square-foot 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital offering comprehensive veterinary care across multiple specialty departments. The facility operates as a single integrated veterinary hospital providing emergency services (24/7), specialty services (Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Surgery), and diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound). Additional services include an on-site dispensary for prescription medications and a web-based referral portal (rVetLink) for veterinarian partnerships. The hospital utilizes advanced medical equipment including Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy, and partners with ScopioLabs for cytologic microscopic telemedicine diagnostics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Services Round-the-clock emergency veterinary care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for pets experiencing medical emergencies, including triage, diagnostics, treatment, and hospitalization.
• Cardiology Services Diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and other cardiac conditions in pets, delivered by board-certified veterinary cardiologists.
• Dermatology Services Specialty care for pet allergies, skin conditions, ear infections, skin cancers, and immune-mediated skin diseases, provided by a board-certified veterinary dermatologist.
• Internal Medicine Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, gastrointestinal, kidney, liver, immune, pancreatic, hormonal, respiratory, blood, and cancer conditions in pets, led by a board-certified internist.
• Medical Oncology Treatment of cancer in pets using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, delivered by board-certified veterinary oncologists.
• Neurology and Neurosurgery Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles, including MRI diagnostics, cerebrospinal fluid collection, and neurosurgery, provided by board-certified veterinary neurologists.
• Radiation Oncology Cancer treatment using radiation therapy delivered with the Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, including conventional radiation therapy, stereotactic radiation therapy, palliative radiation therapy, and electron therapy, with capabilities in IMRT, VMAT, 3DCRT, and stereotactic approaches.
• Surgery Services Advanced surgical procedures including soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery (TPLO, fracture repair), and minimally invasive procedures (arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, laparoscopy), performed by board-certified veterinary surgeons.
• Diagnostic Imaging Services On-site diagnostic imaging including 16-slice Toshiba CT scanner, 1.5T GE MRI, and GE Logic S8 Vet Ultrasound, supporting rapid diagnosis across all hospital departments.
• On-Site Dispensary Fully stocked on-site pharmacy allowing patients to receive medications immediately after their visit, with prescription refill capabilities managed by the dispensary team.
• Veterinarian Referral Services (rVetLink) Web-based referral service using the rVetLink platform that enables primary care veterinarians to refer patients to the hospital, share medical records, and receive timely case updates and summaries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7/365 emergency availability ensures pets receive care anytime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)parent companyOthersAnimal Specialty Center is part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network, a major veterinary hospital group. NVA provides privacy policies and corporate oversight for the hospital. Contact information for NVA is provided in privacy statements: 1 Baxter Way, Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91362. NVA is committed to protecting personal information collected through their websites and facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: National multi-location veterinary specialty and emergency hospital network with strong presence across the NYC metro area. Directly comparable to ASC on the same referral/ER model, multi-specialty services, and advanced imaging and oncology equipment, and a head-to-head competitor for primary vet referrals in Westchester and the Bronx.
• Animal Medical Center (Schwarzman AMC): Large NYC-based veterinary teaching and specialty hospital operating 24/7 across cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and emergency. Directly overlaps with ASC's service mix and draws a portion of the same tri-state referral base.
• Oradell Animal Hospital: New Jersey-based multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital with board-certified specialists and advanced equipment. Geographic neighbor of ASC (Northern NJ draw area) and direct referrer/competitor for advanced specialty cases.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): Specialty/emergency veterinary network with multiple NY-area locations, including Yonkers-area sites. Overlaps with ASC on 24/7 emergency intake and is increasingly expanding into specialty services, making it a direct and growing competitor for both ER and downstream specialty cases.

Emerging players

• Cornell University Hospital for Animals: Academic veterinary referral center in Ithaca, NY offering full specialty and emergency services with academic-grade equipment. Comparable high-acuity specialty/ER offering that captures complex cases regionally and is sometimes the alternative endpoint for complex referrals from the Westchester/Ct area.

Regional players

• Guardian Veterinary Specialists: 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Brewster, NY (Northern Westchester). Directly comparable multi-specialty referral and ER offering; competes with ASC for cases from upstate Westchester and Connecticut.
• Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (VMSG-affiliated, NYC location): Emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving NYC/Long Island. Comparable 24/7 ER plus multi-specialty referral model to ASC. Operates in a primarily different borough region but competes for the same Greater NYC referral pool.
• Westchester Veterinary Referral Center: Specialty referral veterinary center also serving Westchester County with referral-driven specialty services. Directly comparable on referral-only specialty practice model inside ASC's primary geographic catchment.

Broad incumbents

• MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets: Veterinary specialty and emergency hospital network with locations across the U.S. including the Northeast. Comparable multi-specialty referral model with strong oncology, neurology, surgery, and ER services, but operates as a larger network rather than a single-site hospital.
• VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA Specialty of CT/other regional VCA hospitals): Large national veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars that includes specialty and emergency hospitals comparable to ASC. Functions as a broad incumbent in the same industry with overlapping capabilities in specialty referral and emergency medicine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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