Columbia Veterinary Center

What Columbia Veterinary Center does

Columbia Veterinary Center is a single-site, founder-owned companion-animal veterinary clinic located at 5106 NE 78th Street in Vancouver, Washington, serving pet owners in the Vancouver/Clark County area since 1993. The practice, owned and operated by veterinarian Dr. Tammy Cleveland, employs a team of approximately 30 staff including multiple doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and client service personnel, and delivers services across preventive care, dental, medical diagnostics, surgery, hospitalization, dermatology, nutritional counseling, osteoarthritis pain management, and microchipping.

Its clinical offering rests on a modern facility with separate dog and cat entrances and lobbies, dedicated dental and surgery suites, and on-site diagnostic infrastructure including digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, an in-house laboratory, and advanced anesthesia monitoring. Service design emphasizes reduced-stress handling (e.g., a quiet cat-only room) and an integrated approach combining diagnostics, internal medicine, and nutrition, with a stated care philosophy drawn from 'If Disney Ran Your Hospital' that prioritizes emotional connection over transactional interaction.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and primarily transaction-based: revenue is generated per visit/procedure across wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings (COHAT), surgical and specialty services, and hospitalization, supplemented by retail sale of pet food, medications, and preventives through an on-site store and a securevetsource.com online storefront. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively in-person at the Vancouver clinic during standard business hours, with customer acquisition driven by local SEO, the website, phone/email/text contact, and word-of-mouth referrals built over three decades.

Name

Columbia Veterinary Center

Legal name

Columbia Veterinary Center

Website

https://columbiavetcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Columbia Veterinary Center is a single-site, founder-owned veterinary clinic in Vancouver, WA, serving local dog and cat owners with preventive, dental, diagnostic, surgical, and specialty care since 1993.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

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

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB), Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAK), Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy Specialty Centers (HLAMACAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Small animal medicine
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Preventive pet care

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue from professional veterinary services including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, hospitalization, dental care, and specialty services (dermatology, pain management, nutritional counseling). Primarily transaction-based per visit/procedure with recurring revenue from preventive care plans.
2. Retail Products: Sale of pet food, medications, supplements, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention products, and other pet care supplies through on-site store
3. Dental Procedures: Professional dental cleanings under anesthesia (COHAT - Comprehensive Oral Assessment and Treatment) including full mouth radiographs, scaling, and polishing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Columbia Veterinary Center is a single-location veterinary clinic in Vancouver, Washington that provides medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats. Offerings span preventive wellness (annual exams, vaccinations, parasite screening), diagnostics (in-house lab, digital radiology, ultrasound), hospitalization, soft-tissue and emergency surgery, dental cleanings (COHAT), dermatology, osteoarthritis pain management, nutritional counseling, and microchipping, with retail pet-care products sold through an online store.

Product overview

Columbia Veterinary Center is a veterinary clinic providing comprehensive pet healthcare services from its location in Vancouver, Washington. The practice operates a single integrated service model offering wellness and preventative care (annual exams, vaccinations, parasite screening, dental care), medical services (diagnostics, hospitalization, surgery), and specialized treatments (dermatology, nutritional counseling, osteoarthritis pain management, microchipping). Services are delivered through modern facilities equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, and surgical suites, with a stated philosophy emphasizing compassionate, family-centered care guided by the values from 'If Disney Ran Your Hospital.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventative Care Annual wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite screening, heartworm prevention, and flea/tick prevention services for dogs and cats, focused on maintaining pet health and detecting issues early. Targeted at local pet owners in Vancouver, WA.
• Dental Care Professional pet dental cleanings performed under anesthesia (COHAT - Comprehensive Oral Assessment and Treatment), including full-mouth dental radiographs, scaling, and polishing for dogs and cats. Targeted at pet owners seeking oral health maintenance for their animals.
• Medical Diagnostics Comprehensive diagnostic services including in-house laboratory testing (blood work, urinalysis, fecal exams, specialized tests), digital radiology (X-rays), and high-resolution ultrasound imaging for real-time examination of internal organs. Targeted at pet owners needing rapid identification of infections, organ dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances.
• Hospitalization In-hospital care for pets requiring intensive support, including IV fluids, medication administration, pain management, monitoring, and oxygen therapy. Targeted at pet owners whose animals need acute or post-surgical inpatient care.
• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical care including spay and neuter procedures, biopsies, soft-tissue surgery, emergency surgery, and foreign body removal, supported by modern anesthesia monitoring to maintain stable vital signs and minimize risk throughout procedures. Targeted at pet owners whose animals require surgical intervention.
• Dermatology Services Diagnostic and treatment services for skin problems, allergies, ear infections, and hair loss, with a compassionate approach to identifying root causes of discomfort. Targeted at pet owners whose dogs or cats present with dermatological conditions.
• Osteoarthritis Pain Management Chronic joint pain management treatment for dogs using Librela and for cats using Solensia, providing relief from osteoarthritis pain and improving quality of life. Targeted at owners of dogs and cats with chronic joint pain or mobility issues.
• Nutritional Counseling Food allergy management, weight management programs, nutritional deficiency correction, and custom nutritional plans tailored to pets with chronic conditions or life-stage needs. Targeted at pet owners seeking dietary guidance for health or condition management.
• Microchipping Permanent identification through microchip implantation, including ISO-compliant international travel-ready chips, plus pet identification registry registration. Targeted at pet owners seeking permanent pet identification and recovery assurance.
• Pet Care Retail Products Retail sale of pet food, medications, supplements, flea/tick prevention, and heartworm prevention products via an online storefront linked from the clinic's website. Targeted at existing and prospective pet owners seeking trusted preventive and therapeutic pet supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced pet stress through separate cat and dog facilities and compassionate care approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Share HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Tammy Cleveland volunteers on a regular basis at Share House, providing exams and vaccines for pets belonging to families using Share House services. Share House is a community organization supporting underserved families in the Vancouver area.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• VetCor: Network of 800+ veterinary hospitals operating as community practices under unified support. Direct analog in the 'community-rooted GP with shared services' model, though at national scale.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Mars-owned specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain with locations across the U.S., including the Pacific Northwest. Comparable to Columbia's surgical and diagnostic capabilities but at the specialty/emergency tier Columbia refers out to.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Mars-owned chain of 1,000+ general practice veterinary clinics, many co-located inside PetSmart stores. Closest comparable in terms of general practice + preventive care focus; Columbia competes for the same Portland-metro pet owner segment.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): One of the largest U.S. veterinary owner/operators with 1,000+ hospitals including general practice and specialty. Direct comparator for independent GP clinic acquisition thesis and an obvious potential consolidator of Columbia.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: PE-backed (Bain/Quinn) multi-site veterinary operator offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services nationwide. Comparable service breadth and a direct competitor for independent practice acquisitions in the Pacific Northwest.
• PetVet Care Centers: PE-backed roll-up of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Comparable breadth of services and a credible buyer profile should Columbia consider a sale.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Mars-owned national network of 1,000+ veterinary hospitals offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services. Directly comparable in service mix to Columbia but operates at vastly greater scale and with corporate back-office support.

Direct peers

• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-based veterinary clinic operator with a premium experience focus and tech-forward operations. Comparable service-line breadth to Columbia and a benchmark for digital engagement Columbia currently lacks.
• Bond Vet: Modern, design-forward urban veterinary clinic brand with locations in NYC, Boston, DC, and other metros. Closest digital- and experience-led comparator to Columbia's 'Disney-inspired' service philosophy, though at venture-backed scale.
• Modern Animal: Venture-backed membership-based veterinary clinic chain with a digital-first, experience-led model. Comparable to Columbia on general practice services and a leading indicator of where independent clinics must invest to remain competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ColumbiaVet
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/columbia-veterinary-ctr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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