Companion Animal Medical Center

What Companion Animal Medical Center does

Companion Animal Medical Center is a single-site, full-service companion animal hospital located at 5229 W Walnut Avenue in Visalia, California, serving pet owners across the Visalia, Central Valley, and Fresno markets. The practice operates under the VetCor community of veterinary hospitals, a multi-site veterinary operator, which provides group-level operational and brand support. Services span preventive wellness care, diagnostics (including digital radiology and ultrasound), dental care, surgery, therapeutic laser, in-house pharmacy, microchipping, and end-of-life care, and the practice has earned a Cat-Friendly Practice designation targeted at feline owners.

The business model is fee-for-service veterinary care billed per visit, procedure, and prescription, with revenue generated across routine exams, surgical cases, dental procedures, diagnostics, and an online pharmacy channel. Customer acquisition is primarily local and driven by word-of-mouth and a 4.6 Google rating, with no enterprise, commercial, or large-anchor accounts disclosed. The clinic operates on a limited weekly schedule (Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday 8am–5pm, Wednesday 8am–12pm, closed weekends), which constrains organic patient throughput relative to peers with extended or weekend hours.

Name

Companion Animal Medical Center

Legal name

Companion Animal Medical Center

Website

https://dpetdoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Companion Animal Medical Center is a single-location, VetCor-affiliated companion animal hospital in Visalia, California, providing preventive, diagnostic, surgical, dental, and end-of-life veterinary care to pet-owning households across the Central Valley and Fresno region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), 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 industries

Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAK), Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI) (HLAMADAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Companion animal care
• Pet diagnostics imaging
• Veterinary dental care
• Pet surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Visalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Exam Fees: Fee-for-service veterinary consultations and wellness exams for cats and dogs, including preventive care visits.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from various surgical procedures including soft tissue surgery, spay/neuter, dental surgery, and other veterinary surgeries.
3. Pharmacy and Prescription Medications: In-house pharmacy and online pharmacy sales of parasite preventatives and prescription medications for pets.
4. Dental Services: Dental cleanings, oral exams, dental x-rays, extractions, and other dental procedures for cats and dogs.
5. Laser Therapy Treatments: Therapeutic laser treatments for post-surgical pain relief, arthritis, and chronic conditions.
6. Microchipping Services: Pet microchipping procedures for permanent identification of dogs and cats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Companion Animal Medical Center operates a full-service animal hospital providing comprehensive veterinary healthcare for dogs and cats, including preventive wellness exams, in-house diagnostics, digital x-ray, ultrasound, surgical procedures, dental care, laser therapy, pharmacy services, microchipping, and end-of-life care. The practice serves pet owners in Visalia, CA and the surrounding Central Valley and Fresno areas.

Product overview

Companion Animal Medical Center is a full-service animal hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare services. The practice operates as a unified veterinary service platform consisting of core medical services (Wellness Exams, In-House Diagnostics, Pet Laser Therapy, Pet Dental Care, Surgical Procedures, Pharmacy & Pet Products, and End of Life Pet Care) supported by specialized diagnostic capabilities (Pet Digital Radiology and Pet Ultrasound). Additional services include Puppy & Kitten Care, Senior Pet Care, Preventive Care for Dogs, Preventive Care for Cats, Spay & Neuter Procedures, and Pet Microchipping. The hospital also provides an online pharmacy portal for home delivery of medications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Exams Annual or bi-annual preventive care examinations for kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs that detect health issues including heart murmurs, tumors, ear infections, dental disease, and allergies.
• In-House Diagnostics On-site laboratory testing services including digital radiology (X-rays) and ultrasound imaging for rapid and accurate diagnosis of illness and injury in pets.
• Pet Laser Therapy Non-invasive holistic treatment using deep penetrating light beams to speed natural healing, relieve pain, and treat conditions including arthritis, post-surgical pain, allergies, and wound healing.
• Pet Dental Care Comprehensive dental services including preventive dental care, teeth cleaning, dental surgery, tooth extractions, root canals, oral biopsies, and digital dental radiology.
• Surgical Procedures Full range of veterinary surgeries including advanced soft tissue surgery, spay and neuter procedures, and microchipping, performed in state-of-the-art surgical suites.
• Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery Surgical procedures on eyes, ears, and other soft tissue areas including aural hematoma repair, anal sac removal, laceration repair, mass/tumor removal, ophthalmic procedures, urogenital surgeries, and gastrointestinal surgeries.
• Spay & Neuter Procedures Sterilization surgeries for cats and dogs performed under general anesthesia through small incisions, reducing risk of infections, cancers, and behavioral problems.
• Pet Microchipping Electronic microchip implantation between shoulder blades providing permanent pet identification with unique ID numbers linked to owner contact information via registry databases.
• Senior Pet Care Specialized veterinary care for senior pets (cats 11+ years, dogs 7+ years) including regular exams, vaccines, lab work, dental care, and management of age-related conditions.
• Puppy & Kitten Care Individualized veterinary care plans for puppies and kittens including 3-4 physical exams during first 8-16 weeks, staged vaccination series, and diagnostic testing.
• Preventive Care for Dogs Annual preventive care examinations for dogs with customized vaccine recommendations, parasite prevention, and diagnostic testing based on AVMA and AAHA guidelines.
• Preventive Care for Cats Annual preventive care examinations for cats with customized vaccine recommendations, parasite prevention, and diagnostic testing based on AVMA and AAHA guidelines.
• Pharmacy & Pet Products In-house pharmacy stocked with parasite preventatives and prescription medications, plus an online pharmacy for convenient home delivery of pet medications.
• End of Life Pet Care Compassionate end of life care including euthanasia services, grief support resources, and guidance through the decision-making process for pet owners.
• Pet Digital Radiology Digital X-ray imaging providing high-quality diagnostic images of body and teeth with reduced radiation exposure compared to conventional film X-rays.
• Pet Ultrasound Non-invasive imaging technique using sound waves to diagnose conditions including bladder/kidney stones, gastrointestinal obstructions, pregnancy, cysts, tumors, and heart conditions.
• Preventive Dental Care Routine dental care including annual dental exams, dental health assessments, at-home care recommendations, water additives, dental chews, and professional cleanings.
• Dental Surgery Dental surgical procedures including tooth extractions, root canals, oral biopsies, jaw fracture repairs, maxillofacial trauma repairs, and periodontal surgery with digital X-ray requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80% of pets will develop dental disease by age 3 if preventive care is neglected - professional dental cleanings help prevent this
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VetCorcoreOthersVetCor is a veterinary practice management company. Companion Animal Medical Center is operated as a VetCor practice. Address: 141 Longwater Dr, Suite 108, Norwell, MA 02061. Terms & Conditions governed by VetCor agreement.
• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit healthcare credit card is offered as a payment option for pet owners to finance veterinary care costs. Listed under Pet Insurance / Payment Options resources section.
• Hill's Pet NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet food brand available through the practice. Listed under Pet Products in the resources section.
• Royal CaninminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended pet food brand available through the practice. Listed under Pet Products in the resources section.
• HomeAgain Pet Recovery ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet ID and recovery service recommended by the practice. Listed under Pet Products in the resources section.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)minorOthersProfessional veterinary association providing guidelines for preventive care recommendations. The practice follows AVMA guidelines for vaccination schedules and preventive care.
• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)minorOthersProfessional veterinary association providing accreditation standards and guidelines. The practice follows AAHA guidelines for preventive care recommendations and vaccination schedules.
• ASPCA Animal Poison ControlminorOthersRecommended as a resource for pet poison emergencies. Listed under Pet Poison Control resources.
• Pet Poison HelplineminorOthersRecommended as a resource for pet poison emergencies. Listed under Pet Poison Control resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive is a multi-location general practice and specialty veterinary operator backed by private equity. It mirrors the VetCor-driven operating model of Companion Animal Medical Center and competes in overlapping service lines including diagnostics, surgery, dental, and pharmacy.
• AmeriVet Veterinary Partners: AmeriVet is a private equity-backed consolidator of veterinary practices, providing shared services to community-based companion animal hospitals. Its model of partnering with — rather than fully integrating — local clinics is structurally similar to Companion Animal Medical Center's VetCor affiliation.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield is the largest general practice veterinary chain in the U.S., operating primarily inside PetSmart locations. It competes directly with the wellness, preventive care, and surgical services offered by Companion Animal Medical Center at a national scale.
• PetVet Care Centers: PetVet Care Centers is a multi-state operator of companion animal hospitals offering general practice, surgery, dentistry, and in-house diagnostics. It is directly comparable to Companion Animal Medical Center in service mix and customer base.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: BluePearl is a national specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain under Mars Veterinary Health. While Companion Animal Medical Center is a GP, BluePearl is the relevant referral destination for advanced imaging, surgery, and oncology cases that exceed the Central Valley site's capabilities.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is a large multi-location veterinary practice operator that owns and manages hundreds of GP and specialty hospitals. It is highly comparable to VetCor (the parent/operator of Companion Animal Medical Center) in platform structure and consolidator role.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA is a national network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health. It is the closest large-scale analog to a full-service animal hospital like Companion Animal Medical Center, offering diagnostics, surgery, dental, and pharmacy across hundreds of sites.

Others

• VetCor: VetCor is the veterinary practice management company that operates Companion Animal Medical Center under a managed-services agreement. It is the parent/plaform operator and the most direct structural peer for understanding how the site is run and benchmarked.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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