Low Cost Pet Vet

Name

Low Cost Pet Vet

Legal name

Low Cost Pet Vet

Website

https://lowcostpetvet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA), Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB), Spay/Neuter & High-Volume Sterilization Clinics (HLAMAAAC)

Keywords

• Affordable veterinary services
• Pet healthcare clinic
• Veterinary surgery services
• Pet vaccination clinics
• Bilingual veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: Low Cost Pet Vet generates revenue through fee-for-service veterinary consultations, examinations, surgeries (spay/neuter, tumor removal), dental cleanings, vaccinations, heartworm treatment, parvovirus treatment, and other pet healthcare services. The clinic also operates weekend outdoor vaccination clinics (Low Cost Pet Vax) with no office visit fees. Additional revenue comes from products such as medications, flea/tick prevention, microchipping, and prescription diets sold at the clinic. Payment plans are offered through Scratchpay for larger procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Low Cost Pet Vet operates a full-service veterinary clinic in Irving, TX (with a second location in San Antonio) providing affordable pet healthcare including spay/neuter surgeries, dental cleanings, vaccinations, urgent care, heartworm treatment, parvovirus treatment, tumor removal, and dermatology services for dogs and cats. The clinic is bilingual (Spanish/English), offers transparent upfront pricing with a $49 standard office visit, and complements its core clinic operations with a weekend outdoor vaccination sub-brand (Low Cost Pet Vax) that has been operating across the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2016.

Product overview

Low Cost Pet Vet operates as a full-service veterinary clinic offering affordable pet healthcare services in Irving, TX and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The clinic functions as a single-service healthcare practice rather than a platform-based product, providing a comprehensive range of veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries, heartworm treatment, dental care, tumor removal, vaccinations, urgent care, parvovirus treatment, and dermatology services for dogs and cats. The core offering is their low-cost veterinary clinic with standard office visits starting at $49. Supporting services include the Low Cost Pet Vax sub-brand for weekend vaccination clinics and an online pharmacy for pet medications. Payment plans are available through Scratchpay integration for clients needing financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spay & Neuter Services Low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats of all sizes, including routine procedures and tumor removal consultations. Prices range from $182-$355 depending on pet weight, and include doctor's exam, preanesthetic medications, analgesia, antibiotic injection, oxygen, gas anesthesia, electronic monitoring, surgical prep, day boarding, and oral post-op pain medication.
• Heartworm Treatment Affordable heartworm treatment using melarsomine dihydrochloride (Immiticide) injections with a multi-stage treatment plan spanning approximately 7-8 months. Treatment costs range from $500-$1,500; free heartworm treatment consultations are offered.
• Dental Care Affordable pet dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, fluoride treatment, anesthesia, antibiotics, pre/intra-op vet exam, pre/post-op pain meds, and sub-q fluids. Prices range from $194 (cats and small-breed dogs) to $279 (giant-breed dogs), with IV fluids available as a $19 add-on.
• Tumor / Mass Removal Affordable tumor and mass removal surgery for dogs and cats. Consultations are $49 (with free heartworm consultations also offered), and surgery pricing is based on time and complexity.
• Vaccinations and Wellness Annual vaccination packages for dogs and cats including rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, FVRCP, and FeLV. Wellness exams available for $39-$49, with bundled annual dog packages at $128 and annual cat packages ranging from $95-$133.
• Urgent Care Walk-in and same-day urgent care appointments for pets with priority given to current clients and urgent cases. Office visit and comprehensive exam is $45.
• Parvovirus Treatment Affordable outpatient parvovirus treatment for puppies, typically ranging from $400-$700 (with frequent pricing under $400). Includes office visit, exam, IV fluids, and medications. Scratchpay payment plans are available for larger procedures.
• Itchy Skin / Dermatology Treatment Diagnosis and treatment for skin conditions including parasites, infections, and allergies. Services include skin scrapes ($23.75), cytology ($33), antibiotics, Cytopoint injections ($65-$160 depending on weight, lasting 4-6 weeks), and flea/tick preventatives ($23/month or $75 for 3 months).
• Cat Services Comprehensive feline healthcare including anesthesia, dental care, dermatology, deworming, eye care, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention, kitten care, laboratory testing, medications, microchipping, pain management, preventive care, senior care, surgery, X-rays, and vaccinations.
• Dog Services Comprehensive canine healthcare including allergy treatment, anesthesia, dental care, dermatology, flea/tick prevention, heart disease care, heartworm prevention, laboratory tests, microchipping, nutrition counseling, pain management, parasite prevention, prescription diets, preventive care, puppy care, senior care, spay/neuter, surgery, X-rays, and vaccinations.
• Second Opinion Consultations Affordable second opinion consultations for surgeries and treatment plans. Exams available for $45 to review diagnoses and provide alternative treatment options; clients are encouraged to bring medical records from the initial vet.
• Online Pharmacy Online pharmacy for purchasing pet medications, preventatives, and health products, available through the clinic's separate pharmacy store website.
• Low Cost Pet Vax Weekend Vaccination Clinics Weekend outdoor vaccination clinics held every Sunday from 11AM-4PM across multiple DFW locations, operating since 2016. Offers yearly dog vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Lepto, Heartworm Test) for $79 and yearly cat vaccinations (Rabies, FVRCP, FeLV) for $60, with no office visit fees. Cash, credit, and debit accepted; no payment plans at weekend clinics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard office visit: $49 (vs. industry average of $50-$100+)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ShotVet: Hosts pop-up low-cost pet vaccination clinics at pet stores and community locations. Directly comparable to Low Cost Pet Vax's weekend outdoor clinic format and budget-oriented positioning.
• PetIQ: Operates low-cost veterinary wellness clinics and vaccination services through retail partner locations. Shares Low Cost Pet Vet's focus on affordable preventive care and transparent fee-for-service pricing.
• VIP Petcare: Operates community vaccination clinics and preventive care events at pet retailers across the U.S., closely mirroring Low Cost Pet Vet's Low Cost Pet Vax weekend model with no-visit-fee pricing and transparent upfront costs.
• Emancipet: Nonprofit low-cost veterinary clinic operator with locations in Texas (Houston, Austin, Pflugerville, Killeen). Shares Low Cost Pet Vet's mission of affordable pet healthcare, transparent pricing, and high-volume spay/neuter focus.
• VetIQ Petcare: In-store low-cost veterinary clinics inside Petco locations offering vaccinations and basic services. Comparable as a budget-oriented vet clinic targeting price-sensitive pet owners in retail settings.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Network of more than 1,000 animal hospitals owned by Mars Petcare. Provides overlapping general-practice and urgent-care services but at full-price positioning with a much broader geographic footprint.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general-practice veterinary chain in the U.S., located inside PetSmart stores. Competes broadly in the same primary-care space but with a wellness-plan subscription model rather than per-visit transparent pricing.

Emerging players

• Bond Vet: Modern, design-led urban veterinary clinic chain. Competes in the same general-practice category as Low Cost Pet Vet but targets a higher-income, premium-experience segment rather than a budget-conscious one.

Regional players

• Texas Coalition for Animal Protection: Operates high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics across Texas. Comparable regional competitor focused on affordable preventive services in the same state.
• Spay Neuter Network: Dallas-based nonprofit operating low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics in the DFW area. Direct regional competitor for the clinic's lowest-priced surgical and preventive services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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