What Mission Pet Hospital does

Mission Pet Hospital is a privately held, single-location general practice veterinary hospital operating at 720 Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District for over 30 years. The practice is owned by Dr. Curtis Press, DVM (Tufts, 1995) and employs 8 veterinarians supported by an unusually deep staff of 13 Registered Veterinary Technicians, delivering coordinated internal medicine, ultrasound, surgery, orthopedic surgery (including TPLO/TTA/Lateral Suture/TightRope ACL repairs), cardiology, dentistry (with digital x-ray and CT imaging), oncology/chemotherapy, preventative care, and critical/emergency care during office hours.

The business differentiates by performing specialty-grade procedures inside a general practice setting, leveraging advanced equipment (CT imaging, digital dental x-ray, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, balanced anesthesia protocols) and a 15+ year collaboration with Veterinary Oncology Consults (Drs. Tony Moore and Angela Frimberger). Supporting services include international and domestic pet travel health certificates, an online pharmacy via Covetrus and VetSource partners, and a Pet Portal powered by AllyDVM. Educational pet-health FAQ content across 19 topics and an active Instagram/Facebook presence supplement patient acquisition.

The revenue model is professional-services fee-for-service paid directly by pet owners, with extended weekday and Saturday hours (Mon-Fri 7am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-5:30pm). The practice has been repeatedly recognized as Best Veterinary Practice in San Francisco by SF Weekly, SF Guardian, Beast of the Bay, Bay Woof, Yahoo, Bay Area Reporter, and San Francisco Magazine, and has no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Mission Pet Hospital

Legal name

Mission Pet Hospital

Website

https://missionpet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mission Pet Hospital is a privately owned, single-location general practice veterinary hospital in San Francisco's Mission District, employing 8 veterinarians and 13 Registered Veterinary Technicians to deliver specialty-grade internal medicine, surgery, imaging, dentistry, oncology, and emergency care to Bay Area pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• General pet practice
• Veterinary surgery
• Pet healthcare
• Animal hospital care

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: General practice providing consultations and medical services including internal medicine, ultrasound, surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiology, dentistry, and general practice. Revenue generated from office visits, procedures, surgeries, and ongoing patient care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mission Pet Hospital is a general practice veterinary hospital in San Francisco providing comprehensive medical and surgical care to dogs and cats. Services span preventative care, internal medicine, ultrasound imaging, CT imaging, dentistry, digital dental X-ray, advanced pain management, orthopedic surgery (TPLO, TTA, Lateral Suture, TightRope), soft tissue surgery, oncology, and critical/emergency care, supported by 8 veterinarians and 13 Registered Veterinary Technicians.

Product overview

Mission Pet Hospital is a general veterinary practice with 8 veterinarians and 13 registered veterinary technicians that provides comprehensive pet healthcare services through an integrated, coordinated approach. The practice operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core clinical services include Abdominal and Cardiac Ultrasound, Advanced Medicine and Surgery (including orthopedic procedures like TPLO), Advanced Pain Management, Critical and Emergency Care, Dentistry (with digital X-ray and CT imaging), Oncology (with specialist oversight), and Preventative Care (vaccinations). Supporting services include International and Domestic Pet Travel documentation, an Online Pharmacy (via Covetrus and VetSource partners), and a Pet Portal for client access. The practice emphasizes its ability to treat patients with complex conditions spanning multiple medical specialties under one roof, with coordinated care combining in-house capabilities with specialist consultations. Educational resources are provided through Pet Health FAQs covering 19 common pet health conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abdominal and Cardiac Ultrasound Advanced ultrasound imaging for abdomen and chest/heart evaluation, with over ten years of focused experience integrating ultrasound with general practice for managing illness in abdomen, chest, and heart. For pet owners whose dogs or cats require cardiac or abdominal diagnostic imaging.
• Advanced Medicine and Surgery Comprehensive medical and surgical services including advanced orthopedic surgery (TPLOs), soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine, performed by general practitioners who collaborate with multiple specialists for coordinated patient care. For pet owners with dogs or cats needing advanced medical or surgical treatment under one roof.
• Advanced Pain Management Balanced anesthesia approach using multiple pain management mechanisms including local anesthesia (local blocks) that can last up to three days, reducing need for general anesthesia and post-operative pain medications. For pets undergoing surgical or dental procedures.
• Critical and Emergency Care Emergency diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries during office hours with dedicated overnight care by experienced technicians overseen by veterinary staff, prioritizing prompt phone contact before arrival. For pet owners facing time-sensitive emergencies during business hours.
• Dentistry Advanced veterinary dentistry with digital X-ray and CT imaging for thorough assessment, including root planing, cavity detection, surgical extractions with primary socket closure, and advancement flap techniques, all performed under careful balanced anesthesia. For dogs and cats needing comprehensive dental care.
• Oncology Chemotherapy services for pets with protocols overseen by oncology specialists Dr. Tony Moore and Dr. Angela Frimberger of Veterinary Oncology Consults, providing access to diverse expert opinions from across the Bay Area and beyond. For pet owners whose dogs or cats have been diagnosed with cancer.
• Preventative Care Wellness and preventive veterinary care including core and additional vaccinations for dogs (DAP, rabies, bordetella, leptospirosis, lyme disease, canine influenza) and cats (FVRCP, rabies, FeLV), with individualized vaccine recommendations based on patient assessment. For dogs and cats needing routine vaccinations and wellness exams.
• International Pet Travel Services Comprehensive international travel preparation including health certificates, USDA APHIS documentation, and CDC paperwork for rabies high-risk countries. Final exam and paperwork cost $511 plus FedEx shipping and $101 USDA endorsement fee. For pet owners relocating or traveling internationally with dogs and cats.
• Domestic Pet Travel Services Health certificate preparation for interstate pet travel within the U.S. (excluding Hawaii), with state-specific requirements and exam within 10 days of travel, submitted through the USDA website. For pet owners traveling domestically with dogs and cats.
• Online Pharmacy Online prescription service through partners Covetrus and VetSource offering 24/7 shopping, automatic refills, expired prescription notifications, and auto-shipments, with medications sourced directly from manufacturers. For pet owners filling prescriptions for ongoing or chronic medications for their dogs and cats.
• Dental Surgery Four-level dental surgery classification system (Level 1-4) ranging from no extractions to multiple surgical extractions or advanced surgical procedures, performed with digital dental X-ray equipment and comprehensive mouth charting. For dogs and cats requiring staged dental surgery.
• ACL Surgery (TPLO, TTA, Lateral Suture, TightRope) Multiple surgical options for cranial cruciate ligament injury including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA), Lateral Suture Stabilization, and TightRope Stabilization, with rehabilitation appointments included at no extra charge. For dogs with ACL injuries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully treated patients with complex issues spanning multiple specialties (cardiology, dental, internal medicine, anesthesiology)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CovetruscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished relationship with Covetrus as an online pharmacy partner. Provides broader selection of pet medications than what can be kept in stock at the hospital. Offers 24/7 shopping, automatic refill reminders, expired prescription notifications, and seamless auto-shipments. Medications sourced directly from manufacturers with product guarantee intact.
• VetSourcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished relationship with VetSource as an online pharmacy partner. Provides broader selection of pet medications than what can be kept in stock at the hospital. Offers 24/7 shopping, automatic refill reminders, expired prescription notifications, and seamless auto-shipments. Pharmacists specially trained in veterinary medications verify dosages.
• Veterinary Oncology ConsultscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemotherapy protocols overseen by Drs. Tony Moore and Angela Frimberger of Veterinary Oncology Consults, esteemed leaders in the oncology field with over two decades of experience. For over fifteen years, Mission Pet has collaborated closely with these oncology specialists.
• San Francisco Aid for Animals (SFAfA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2011 by four San Francisco veterinarians alarmed by pets being euthanized or surrendered due to owner's inability to pay for veterinary care. SFAfA began providing grants to San Francisco area veterinarians in 2012. Mission Pet Hospital showcases a donation box in their lobby for SFAfA contributions.
• AKC Pet InsuranceminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• ASPCA Pet Health InsuranceminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• Embrace Pet InsuranceminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• Fetch Pet InsuranceminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page. Has a partnership with the Humane Society of the U.S., offering discounted insurance for HSUS supporters.
• Hartville Pet InsuranceminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• PetsBestminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• Pumpkin Pet InsuranceminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• TrupanionminorOthersRecommended pet insurance provider listed on Mission Pet Hospital's Links page for pet owners to research coverage options.
• SFAMC (San Francisco Animal Medical Center)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 415-872-1872. One of several emergency hospitals listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• Sage (San Francisco)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 415-566-0540. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• Blue Pearl Pet Hospital (Daly City)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 415-413-7363. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• PETS Referral Center (Berkeley)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 510-548-6684. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• Lenity (San Mateo)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 650-513-6660. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• PESCM (San Rafael)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 415-456-7372. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• OakVet (Oakland)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 510-879-4888. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.
• Sage (Redwood City)minorOthersEmergency hospital referral partner - 650-417-7243. Listed for after-hours pet emergencies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Modern Animal: Modern Animal is a venture-backed membership-based veterinary care company with clinics in major U.S. metro areas including San Francisco. Emerging player targeting the same urban, pet-humanizing consumer segment with a tech-enabled, branded experience model.

Direct peers

• PETS Referral Center: PETS Referral Center in Berkeley, CA provides 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary services. Mission Pet refers after-hours emergencies here; directly comparable specialty/emergency referral capability serving the same Bay Area pet owner base.
• Adobe Animal Hospital: Adobe Animal Hospital is a large, long-running independent multi-doctor veterinary practice in Los Altos, CA offering integrated general practice and specialty services. Highly comparable Bay Area independent GP-plus-specialty model with similar team-based culture and equipment footprint.
• Sage Veterinary Centers: Sage Veterinary Centers operates multi-location specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, including locations Mission Pet actively refers to for after-hours emergencies. Direct peer in geography and overlapping specialty/emergency service mix.
• SFAMC (San Francisco Animal Medical Center): SFAMC is an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in San Francisco that Mission Pet refers after-hours emergencies to. Direct Bay Area peer providing overlapping emergency and specialty capabilities within the same city.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: BluePearl is the largest national chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, with a Daly City location that Mission Pet lists as an after-hours referral partner. Broad incumbent offering the same specialty/emergency capabilities Mission Pet delivers in-house, but as part of a much larger national network.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is one of the largest consolidators of independent veterinary practices in North America, acquiring both general practice and specialty hospitals. Relevant as a likely strategic acquirer type and as a broad incumbent whose portfolio practices overlap with Mission Pet's service mix.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare is a veterinary services consolidator operating general practice, urgent care, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as both a strategic acquirer of independent practices like Mission Pet and a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield is the largest general practice veterinary chain in the U.S., operating inside PetSmart stores nationwide. Broad incumbent representing the high-volume, standardized GP model that contrasts with Mission Pet's specialty-capable, relationship-driven approach.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA Animal Hospitals (owned by Mars Petcare) is the largest operator of veterinary hospitals in North America, combining general practice and specialty services across thousands of locations. Broad incumbent whose general practice and specialty capabilities directly overlap with Mission Pet's integrated offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MissionPetHospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionpethospital
• Xx.com/missionpet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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