Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates

What Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates does

Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates is a mobile equine veterinary practice founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Black Diamond, Washington, serving horse owners and boarding facilities across Western Washington. The company operates as a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a larger veterinary services organization. The practice employs seven veterinarians (DVMs and VMDs) with over 80 years of combined equine medical experience, supported by 14+ administrative and technical staff members. Services are delivered primarily through a mobile farm-call model in which veterinarians travel to client barns and farms; clients may also haul horses to the Black Diamond clinic at a reduced rate.

The service portfolio spans three categories: wellness care (vaccinations, deworming, dentistry, microchipping, Barn Wellness Packages), sports medicine and diagnostics (lameness evaluation, portable digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, pre-purchase exams, regenerative therapies including Pro-Stride APS, IRAP, PRP, and shockwave therapy), and other services (endoscopy, castration, travel documentation such as Coggins and health certificates, 24/7 emergency care). The practice also operates an online pharmacy through VetsFirstChoice/Covetrus for supplements and medication home delivery.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service professional charges, farm-call fees that vary by travel distance, and pharmacy margins. Pricing is pay-as-you-go, with CareCredit financing available and a discounted Barn Wellness Package available to facilities enrolling a minimum of eight clients. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth driven, reinforced by professional association memberships (AAEP, AVMA, ABVP) and published client testimonials.

Name

Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates

Legal name

Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates

Website

https://nwequinevet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates is a mobile equine veterinary practice in Black Diamond, Washington, serving horse owners and boarding facilities across Western Washington with on-site wellness, sports medicine, regenerative therapy, and emergency care, operating as a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Ambulatory & On-Farm Veterinary Services (HLAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Field Services, Mobile Imaging & On-Farm Procedures (HLAMABAK), Equine Veterinary Services (AFAEANAC)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary care
• Mobile veterinary services
• Horse dentistry
• Equine sports medicine
• Regenerative equine therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Professional veterinary services including wellness care, sports medicine, dentistry, emergency care. Revenue generated through examination fees, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and farm call fees. Payment required at time of service.
2. Online Pharmacy: Online pharmacy for supplements and medicine orders through VetsFirstChoice platform. Clients can order directly for home delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates is a mobile equine veterinary practice that delivers on-site medical care to horses across Western Washington. Veterinarians travel to client facilities to provide wellness care (vaccinations, deworming, dentistry, microchipping), sports medicine and lameness diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy), regenerative therapies (Pro-Stride APS, IRAP, PRP, shockwave), surgical services (castration), travel documentation (Coggins, health certificates), and 24/7 emergency care. Supplementary offerings include a Barn Wellness Package program and a co-branded online pharmacy for supplements and medications.

Product overview

Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates is a mobile equine veterinary practice providing comprehensive veterinary care through three main service categories: Wellness Care (preventative services including dentistry, vaccinations, deworming, barn wellness packages, and microchipping), Sports Medicine (advanced diagnostics and regenerative therapies including ultrasound, digital radiography, Pro-Stride APS, IRAP, PRP, shockwave therapy, and pre-purchase exams), and Other Health Services (endoscopy, castration, and travel documentation). The practice operates as a mobile service traveling to client facilities in Western Washington, with 24/7 emergency availability. Additional offerings include an online pharmacy for supplements and medicines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Care Comprehensive preventative care for horses including body condition monitoring, vaccinations, deworming, regular dental care, and nutrition planning to maintain optimal health. Intended for individual horse owners and barn clients in Western Washington.
• Equine Dentistry Routine floating and advanced dentistry using modern equine-specific dental equipment for tooth maintenance, abnormality correction, and treatment of dental disorders including extractions and restorations. Targeted at horse owners needing oral health maintenance.
• Vaccinations and Deworming Custom-tailored vaccination programs and parasite control for horses, including fecal egg counts, targeted deworming protocols, and treatments for roundworms, strongyles, tapeworms, and encysted small strongyles. Intended for owners seeking preventive health planning.
• Barn Wellness Package Quarterly barn visits delivering vaccinations, dental work, and deworming at reduced rates with 20% discount on vaccines and dewormers, ensuring consistent preventative care schedules for enrolled facilities. Requires minimum 8 clients enrolled; targeted at barn, stable, and boarding facility operators.
• Microchip Placement Permanent identification and proof of ownership for horses via microchip insertion under local anesthetic, including FEI passport microchipping. Targeted at owners needing verifiable identification.
• Sports Medicine Lameness evaluation and treatment for sport horses, including diagnostic imaging, regenerative therapies, and performance optimization services. Targeted at owners of performance and competition horses.
• Equine Ultrasound Portable diagnostic ultrasound for horses covering pregnancy monitoring, fluid detection, intestinal problems, tendon/ligament issues, and mass identification using on-site mobile equipment. Targeted at owners needing advanced in-field diagnostics.
• Equine Digital Radiography Portable digital X-ray imaging for bone assessment, fracture detection, joint evaluation, and diagnosis of podiatry problems using silicon or selenium flat plate technology delivered on-site. Targeted at horse owners needing advanced skeletal imaging without transport.
• Pro-Stride APS Therapy Proprietary blood processing system producing a concentrated solution of cells, platelets, growth factors, and anti-inflammatory proteins (including IL-1ra) for joint pain relief and cartilage protection in horses, with no incubation period required. Targeted at horses with osteoarthritis and joint inflammation.
• Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy using the VersaTron system for non-invasive treatment of orthopedic and soft tissue injuries through focused high-energy sound waves that stimulate tissue regeneration. Targeted at horses with soft tissue or bony orthopedic problems.
• IRAP Therapy Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein treatment for managing osteoarthritis in horses, using the horse's own blood processed through specially coated glass beads to produce anti-inflammatory serum. Targeted at horses with degenerative joint disease.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Magellan PRP system used for on-site separation and preparation of platelet-rich plasma from the horse's blood to promote wound healing, tissue repair, collagen production, and blood vessel ingrowth. Targeted at horses needing tissue repair or wound healing support.
• Pre-Purchase Exams Comprehensive equine purchase examinations including physical exam, lameness evaluation, radiographs, blood tests (CBC, biochemistry, EIA/Coggins, drug screen), with optional ultrasound and endoscopy. Targeted at prospective horse buyers.
• Alpha2 Macroglobulin Therapy Anti-inflammatory protein therapy service for managing inflammatory conditions in horses. Targeted at horses with joint inflammation and related inflammatory disease states.
• Endoscopy High-resolution Tele-View USB video endoscope/gastroscope used to investigate nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, upper airways, guttural pouches, and stomach for diagnosing gastric ulcers and upper airway conditions. Targeted at horses with suspected upper airway or gastric disease.
• Castration Routine equine castration procedures performed in the field under general anesthesia with the horse lying on its side, including cryptorchid referrals. Targeted at horse owners needing routine reproductive surgery.
• Travel Requirements Services Coggins testing, health certificates, and brand inspection documentation for interstate and international horse transport. Targeted at horse owners needing regulatory travel paperwork.
• Online Pharmacy Online ordering platform for supplements and veterinary medicines through the VetsFirstChoice/Covetrus pharmacy, with home delivery for clients. Targeted at existing clients of the practice for refill and supplement purchases.
• 24/7 Emergency Care Round-the-clock emergency veterinary care with on-call doctor availability 365 days a year for equine emergencies. Targeted at existing and prospective clients facing urgent equine health situations.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chinook Equine Services: Mobile equine veterinary practice in the Pacific Northwest offering ambulatory care, lameness, and sports medicine to horse owners; closely comparable in business model (mobile equine-only), target customer, and service mix.
• Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery: Equine-exclusive veterinary practice with mobile ambulatory and hospital services across the U.S.; comparable as a competitor in advanced equine sports medicine, lameness, and regenerative therapy — the core specialty of NW Equine.
• Sound Equine Veterinary Services: Pacific Northwest mobile equine veterinary practice providing on-farm ambulatory care, dentistry, sports medicine, and emergency services; directly comparable in service model and target market.

Regional players

• Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital: Large multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Snohomish, WA with a dedicated equine service; directly comparable as a Western Washington equine veterinary provider serving the same regional horse-owner base, though it operates more from a fixed hospital than a mobile model.

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): The parent company of NW Equine and one of the largest veterinary services consolidators in North America; relevant as the platform owner providing capital, back-office, and growth infrastructure for NW Equine and its equine peers.
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: One of the largest equine-exclusive veterinary practices in the U.S., based in Kentucky; comparable as a major equine-only provider with advanced sports medicine and surgical capabilities, though it operates at much greater scale and with a fixed-hospital focus rather than mobile-only.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars Veterinary Health; comparable as a large incumbent offering specialty/emergency services that compete for advanced equine and large-animal cases in some markets.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large multi-specialty veterinary hospital chain (now part of Mars Veterinary Health) with equine-capable hospitals and specialty services; comparable as a broad incumbent in veterinary services with overlapping general and specialty capabilities.

Others

• CareCredit: Healthcare financing product accepted by NW Equine to help clients pay for higher-cost equine procedures; relevant as an enabling partner that supports conversion of larger treatment plans at the point of service.
• Covetrus (VetsFirstChoice): Veterinary technology and pharmacy partner powering NW Equine's online pharmacy and supplements storefront; relevant as an ecosystem/enabler whose platform drives NW Equine's e-commerce revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NW_Equine
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthwestEquineVet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northwest-equine-veterinary-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates