Brentwood Veterinary Hospital

What Brentwood Veterinary Hospital does

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital is a private, five-doctor, AAHA-accredited companion animal and small ruminant veterinary practice located at 4519 O'Hara Avenue in Brentwood, California. Founded in 1976 by Dr. Duane Schnittker as a single-doctor clinic originally serving both large and small animals, the practice relocated to its current O'Hara Avenue facility in 1990 and has since grown into a multi-doctor hospital accredited against approximately 900 AAHA standards. It is currently owned by Dr. Debbie Sharp (purchased in 2013) and operates under the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) parent network.

The hospital delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning preventive wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery (including MMP/TTA procedures), diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, EKG, in-house laboratory), Class IV laser therapy, puppy/kitten and senior pet programs, domestic and international health certificates, microchipping, parasite control, nutrition counseling, an in-house pharmacy, an online store, and a canine/feline blood donor program. Specialty service lines include goat care (vaccinations, antibiotic therapy, health certificates, pregnancy ultrasounds, surgical castration) and the 'Comfort at Home' in-home senior pet service covering arthritis management, allergy treatments, mobility support, and in-home euthanasia. Client access is enabled through an in-clinic experience, the PetOne mobile app, online appointment booking, and an e-commerce pharmacy at shop.brentwoodvet.net.

Revenue is generated on a transactional fee-for-service basis across veterinary procedures and retail/pharmacy sales, with pay-as-you-go pricing (e.g., essential lab testing from $99, laser therapy sessions $37-$65) and financing options including CareCredit, Scratchpay, and recommended pet insurance providers (Embrace, Petplan, Trupanion, Nationwide). The practice serves a long-tail consumer base across Brentwood, Knightsen, Oakley, Discovery Bay, and Antioch, with no disclosed enterprise or institutional accounts. No revenue figures, funding events, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital

Legal name

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://brentwoodvet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital is a private, five-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice in Brentwood, California, founded in 1976. It serves pet and goat owners across five East Contra Costa communities with wellness, surgery, diagnostics, laser therapy, and in-home senior pet care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Livestock & Farm Animal Veterinary Services (AFAEANAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Companion animal care
• Pet diagnostics surgery
• Laser therapy pets
• Small animal hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: Fee-for-service veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, diagnostics, and specialized treatments. Services priced per visit/procedure with various payment options including pet insurance, CareCredit, and Scratchpay financing.
2. Retail/Pharmacy Sales: Sale of pet food, medicine, and supplies through on-site store and online shop.
3. Goat/Livestock Care Services: Specialized veterinary services for goats including vaccinations, antibiotic therapy, health certificates, pregnancy ultrasounds, surgical castration, and lab diagnostics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, five-doctor companion animal veterinary practice that delivers in-hospital medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care for dogs, cats, and goats, complemented by in-home senior pet services and an online pharmacy for pet food and medicine. The practice sells individual services per visit or procedure (wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, laser therapy, diagnostics, goat care) and offers flexible payment options including CareCredit, Scratchpay, and recommended pet insurance providers.

Product overview

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital is a five-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice established in 1976, offering comprehensive veterinary care services. The practice provides a broad portfolio of products and services organized into core care (wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics including X-rays/ultrasounds/EKG/lab services, parasite control, microchipping, and nutrition), specialty services (goat care, in-home senior pet care, blood donation program), and therapy services (Class IV laser therapy). The practice also offers an online pharmacy through shop.brentwoodvet.net and partners with PetOne Veterinary for mobile app access to services. Additional offerings include domestic and international health certificates for pet travel, cremation services, and a pet loss library for grief support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Wellness and Preventive Care Annual wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, parasite control, and routine health maintenance for dogs and cats.
• Diagnostics (X-rays, Ultrasounds, EKG, Lab Services) State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging including X-rays, ultrasound, electrocardiography, and in-house laboratory testing for accurate pet health assessment.
• Surgery (Spay and Neuter, Soft Tissue, Orthopedic) Surgical services including spay and neuter procedures, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery for joint and bone problems including MMP/TTA procedures.
• Dentistry Full mouth cleaning, polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions, and oral surgery for optimal pet oral health.
• Class IV Laser Therapy Surgery-free, drug-free, non-invasive Class IV laser therapy to reduce pain, inflammation, and speed healing for conditions including arthritis, hip dysplasia, and post-surgical recovery; priced $37 to $65 per session depending on treatment time.
• Goat Care Comprehensive goat health services including routine vaccinations (CD&T, pneumonia), antibiotic therapy, health certificates, pregnancy ultrasounds, surgical castration, and lab diagnostics for small and large herds.
• In-Home Veterinary Care for Senior Pets (Comfort at Home) Compassionate in-home veterinary care for senior pets offering arthritis pain management, allergy relief injections, mobility support treatments, and peaceful in-home euthanasia services.
• Puppy and Kitten Care Specialized care for young pets including physical exams within 48 hours of birth, parasite assessment, and vaccination protocols tailored to breed, size, health, and environment.
• Senior Pet Care Comprehensive senior pet health care including lab testing, physical assessments, nutrition, exercise guidance, pain management, and early disease detection.
• Pharmacy and Online Pet Store On-site pharmacy and online storefront for dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals and retailing pet food, medicine, and supplies with delivery options.
• Domestic and International Health Certificates Federally accredited veterinary practice issuing travel certificates for domestic and international pet travel.
• Microchipping Microchip identification service for reliable pet reunification with owners if lost.
• Diet and Nutrition Counseling Nutritional counseling and diet recommendations to help pets maintain healthy weight and fight disease.
• Parasite Control Year-round prevention and treatment for fleas, ticks, and heartworms to protect pet health.
• PetOne Veterinary App Mobile application that enables clients to manage pet health care, schedule appointments, and access veterinary services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies indicate laser-treated wounds heal 30-50% faster than typical required healing time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersBrentwood Veterinary Hospital is part of the NVA network of veterinary practices. NVA is a major veterinary practice management company that owns and operates veterinary hospitals across the United States. NVA provides operational support, compliance resources, and shared services to member practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PetVet Care Centers: Veterinary practice management company that owns and operates a network of small-animal general practice hospitals. Most direct structural analog to Brentwood as a single-clinic unit inside a multi-site consolidator portfolio.
• Southern Veterinary Partners: Veterinary practice group operating general practice and specialty companion animal hospitals across the southern and broader U.S. Similar go-to-market of acquiring and supporting multi-doctor community vet practices, making it a peer in consolidator strategy and unit economics.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Large general practice companion animal veterinary chain co-located with PetSmart retail. Offers wellness plans, surgery, diagnostics, and dental services, overlapping nearly all of Brentwood's primary care offering but with a different geographic and retail-anchored distribution model.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-site veterinary operator formed via consolidation (including Pathway Vet Alliance). Operates general practice, urgent care, and specialty hospitals nationally, directly comparable to Brentwood as a community GP embedded in a larger specialty-led portfolio.
• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Veterinary consolidator that partners with general practice and mixed-animal hospitals, often in Midwestern and semi-rural markets. Functionally similar holding structure with comparable clinic-level service mix to Brentwood.
• Adobe Animal Hospital: Long-established, AAHA-accredited multi-doctor companion animal veterinary hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. Closest comparable community GP in terms of scale, accreditation, and Northern California suburban client base.
• VetCor: Owns and operates hundreds of companion animal general practice hospitals across the U.S., typically community-rooted multi-doctor practices with AAHA-quality standards. Highly comparable to Brentwood in clinic-level service model and consolidator ownership structure.
• AmeriVet Veterinary Partners: Veterinary consolidator partnering with general practice and specialty hospitals. Directly comparable as another NVA-style holding company for community companion animal practices of Brentwood's size and orientation.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Operates a nationwide network of general practice companion animal veterinary hospitals, AAHA-accredited, offering wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and specialty services. Directly comparable to Brentwood in service mix and clinical positioning, but at substantially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network owned by Mars Petcare. Not a general practice competitor, but a broader incumbent in the veterinary space with overlapping clinical capabilities (surgery, diagnostics, advanced imaging).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrentwoodVeterinaryHospital
• Pinterestpinterest.com/brentwoodveteri

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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