Westgate Pet Clinic

Name

Westgate Pet Clinic

Legal name

Westgate Pet Clinic, LLC

Website

https://wagsandwhiskers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary clinic services
• Pet wellness exams
• Veterinary surgery
• Pet diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: The primary revenue stream consists of veterinary consultations, examinations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, dental care, and preventive wellness services. Services are priced individually with full payment required at time of service. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services from wellness exams to advanced surgeries including orthopedic procedures.
2. Product Sales (Food & Medications): The clinic operates an online pharmacy/shop for ordering pet food and medications for home delivery or clinic pickup. Revenue is generated from markups on retail products sold directly to pet owners.
3. Financing Partner Commissions: The clinic offers third-party financing options including CareCredit (healthcare credit card) and Scratchpay (veterinary loan company). While these are consumer-facing financing tools, the clinic's integration with these platforms facilitates higher-value service adoption and treatment plan completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westgate Pet Clinic is a full-service veterinary practice offering preventive care, diagnostics, advanced medical care, and surgical procedures for dogs, cats, and small mammals. The clinic delivers in-person veterinary services at its single Minneapolis location and supplements them with an online pharmacy for pet food and medications.

Product overview

Westgate Pet Clinic is a full-service veterinary practice offering comprehensive pet healthcare through four main service categories: Wellness & Prevention (wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, nutrition, senior/kitten/puppy care, parasite control, microchipping), Testing & Diagnostics (radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, bloodwork), Advanced Care (cardiology, orthopedics, acupuncture, pain management, pocket pets, TCVM), and Surgical Procedures (spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic, dental, laser, laparoscopic, and BOAS surgery). The clinic also provides specialized services including emergency referrals, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and integrative medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Prevention Comprehensive preventive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, nutrition counseling, senior pet care, puppy/kitten care, microchipping, nail trims, allergies/dermatology, and hospice/euthanasia services for pet owners.
• Testing & Diagnostics Laboratory and diagnostic services including blood tests, endoscopy, digital radiography (X-rays), tonometry, and ultrasound for early detection and health assessment of pets.
• Advanced Care Specialized medical services including acupuncture, behavior therapy, health certificates, OFA certification, orthopedics, pain management, pocket pets care, and rabbit care.
• Surgical Procedures Comprehensive surgical services including anesthesia, spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, CCL repair, TPLO surgery, mass removal, laparoscopic surgery, laser surgery, orthopedic surgery, dental surgery, BOAS surgery, vulvoplasty, and cystotomy.
• Cardiology Veterinary cardiology services for dogs and cats including diagnosis and treatment of heart murmurs, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, dilated cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease, with access to boarded veterinary cardiologists.
• Orthopedics Veterinary orthopedic services addressing conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons including fracture repair, arthritis management, hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament tears, and luxating patella treatment.
• Pocket Pets Care Veterinary care for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, ferrets, mice, and gerbils, covering wellness checks, spay/neuter, diagnostics, dental care, and behavioral counseling.
• BOAS Surgery Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome surgery for flat-faced breeds (Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs) to correct stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and everted laryngeal saccules using CO2 laser.
• Vaccinations Core and non-core vaccination services for puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, bordetella, canine influenza, Lyme disease, and feline vaccines.
• Dental Care Professional dental cleanings, dental exams, and advanced veterinary dental care including tooth extractions, performed under general anesthesia with comprehensive oral examination.
• Veterinary Radiology Advanced imaging services including digital X-rays (radiographs), ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI for diagnosing fractures, tumors, organ problems, dental issues, and spinal conditions.
• Puppy & Kitten Care Comprehensive veterinary care for puppies and kittens including initial exams at 6-8 weeks, vaccination series, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and spay/neuter consultation.
• Senior Pet Care Specialized healthcare for senior pets including regular examinations, age-appropriate screening tests, monitoring for subtle changes, and care plans focused on comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
• Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Holistic veterinary approach incorporating herbal therapies, acupuncture, and dietary changes for managing chronic conditions like arthritis, allergies, and digestive issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 15% of animal hospitals in the United States and Canada are AAHA accredited
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TrupanionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider recommended to clients for pet health coverage. When using pet insurance, payment is due at time of service and customers seek reimbursement from their insurer.
• ASPCA Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider recommended to clients. ASPCA Pet Insurance is suggested alongside other insurance options for pet health coverage.
• Nationwide Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider recommended to clients. Nationwide is listed as one of the suggested insurance providers for pet health coverage.
• PetPlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider recommended to clients as one of the clinic's suggested options for pet health coverage.
• Pawlicy AdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance comparison platform recommended to clients for evaluating and selecting pet health insurance options.
• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare credit card designed to help pet owners pay for veterinary procedures over time. Accepted at the clinic for exams, spay/neutering, dental cleaning, parasite control, medication, vaccinations, and surgical procedures.
• ScratchpayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterinary loan company offering financing for pet care. Does not affect credit score when applying. Available via smartphone after receiving a treatment estimate from the clinic.
• Allied Veterinary Emergency & ReferralcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-hours emergency animal hospital in Minneapolis (5754 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419). Recommended to clients for pet emergencies outside of Westgate Pet Clinic's business hours.
• BluePearl Pet HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-hours emergency pet hospital in Golden Valley (760 Boone Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427). Recommended to clients as an emergency care option when the clinic is closed.
• Animal Humane SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal shelter referenced on the clinic's pet adoption resources page as a recommended adoption option for pet owners.
• Bloomington Animal ControlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal shelter/control referenced on the clinic's pet adoption resources page as a recommended adoption option.
• St. Paul Animal ControlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal control agency referenced on the clinic's pet adoption resources page as a recommended adoption option for pet owners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Veterinary group platform partnering with and operating general practice and specialty clinics; directly comparable as a peer veterinary group platform with similar site-level economics.
• CityVet: Growing multi-site general practice vet chain with comparable service breadth (wellness, surgery, advanced care) and a neighborhood-clinic model that competes directly in suburban markets.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain that is both a referral partner for Westgate and a direct local competitor for advanced and emergency cases in the Minneapolis market.
• PetWell Partners: Veterinary group acquiring and operating general practice clinics, comparable in scope and operating model to Westgate's parent organization; provides a peer benchmark for multi-unit GP economics.
• Mission Pet Health (other locations): Same parent operating company running other general practice veterinary clinics; directly comparable in operating model, service mix, and back-office infrastructure, making them the closest unit-of-analysis peer for benchmarking.
• Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral: Local emergency and referral hospital serving Minneapolis; acts as Westgate's after-hours partner but also competes for higher-acuity cases and specialist referrals in the same catchment.

Emerging players

• Modern Animal: Tech-forward veterinary membership clinic chain emphasizing digital UX, app-based booking, and unlimited office visits; represents the emerging competitive model targeting the same pet-owner demographic in urban/suburban markets.
• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-based veterinary practice with a digital-first experience and elevated in-clinic design; competes for the same higher-end urban/suburban pet-owner segment that Westgate serves.

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Nation's largest general practice veterinary chain, co-located in PetSmart stores; competes on convenience, preventive wellness plans, and digital tools across the Twin Cities metro.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large national network of animal hospitals offering general practice and specialty services; competes with Westgate for pet owners in suburban Minneapolis/Edina locations and represents the broad-incumbent operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WestgateMN
• Facebookfacebook.com/WestgatePetClinicMN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westgate-pet-clinic

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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