Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center

What Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center does

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center is a referral-only specialty veterinary clinic headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in December 2016 by Dr. Chris Horstman. It delivers advanced small animal orthopedic surgery and regenerative medicine to pet patients referred by primary care and emergency veterinarians across the Omaha-Lincoln-Council Bluffs metropolitan area (1.5M+ prospective clients, 300+ referring veterinarians). The clinical team comprises three board-certified veterinary orthopedic surgeons (Dr. Horstman — DACVS, Dr. Geof Zann, Dr. David Mason — ACVS, ECVS, ACVSMR) supported by licensed veterinary technicians, surgical technicians, a surgical services manager, and a customer care/administrative team.

The clinic's technical capabilities span arthroscopic surgery, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), total hip replacement (THR), juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS), double/triple pelvic osteotomy (DPO/TPO), femoral head and neck excision (FHO), extracapsular suture stabilization, external and internal fracture fixation, and regenerative medicine (platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy). It operates from a single state-of-the-art surgical center at 10810 Harney St., Omaha, equipped with arthroscopy and digital radiography. Supporting infrastructure includes an online pharmacy portal (siriusvetorthorx.ourvet.com), the rVetlink referral portal, digital case submission forms, and the Aspen Angel Fund (a financial assistance program partnered with Paisley Paws Foundation, a 501(c)(3)) that subsidizes emergency surgical care for financially constrained pet owners.

Sirius generates revenue through professional service fees — surgical procedures, consultations, diagnostics, orthotic/brace fitting, and post-operative care — and through its online pharmacy channel for prescription refills. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the clinic provides range-based estimates (low and high) with a deposit equal to the low end collected prior to surgery. Financing is offered through CareCredit and All Pet Card, enabling 6-month deferred interest and 24-60 month extended payment plans. The business is privately held, founder-owned, and operates without any disclosed venture capital or private equity ownership.

Name

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center

Legal name

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center

Website

https://siriusvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center is a referral-only specialty veterinary clinic in Omaha, Nebraska, offering advanced orthopedic surgery and regenerative medicine for small animals. Founded in 2016, it serves pet owners across the Omaha-Lincoln-Council Bluffs metro through a network of 300+ referring veterinarians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary orthopedic surgery
• Small animal orthopedics
• Regenerative veterinary medicine
• Orthopedic surgery referral
• Veterinary specialty clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

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

Revenue model

1. Orthopedic Surgery Services: Consultation, surgical procedures, and post-operative care for small animal orthopedic conditions including fractures, joint repairs, hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament repair (TPLO, suture technique), elbow dysplasia, and total hip replacement. Revenue is generated through surgical fees, consultation fees, and facility charges.
2. Pharmacy and Medications: Online pharmacy portal for prescription refills and medications prescribed during treatment. Medications available include Acepromazine, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Carprofen, Cefpodoxime, Clindamycin, Doxycycline, Gabapentin, Marbofloxacin, Meloxicam, Metronidazole, Omeprazole, Ondansetron, and Trazodone.
3. Regenerative Medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy and Stem Cell Therapy for joint problems, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and degenerative joint disease. These advanced therapeutic services provide additional revenue streams beyond traditional surgery.
4. Orthotic/Brace Fitting and Medical Devices: Consultation, orthotic and brace fitting services, and fiberglass splint/cast application for orthopedic conditions.
5. Diagnostic Services: Radiograph interpretation, bloodwork, and diagnostic imaging services during consultation and follow-up visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center is a referral-only small animal veterinary orthopedic specialty clinic based in Omaha, Nebraska. It delivers surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care for companion animals, including cruciate ligament repair, hip and elbow dysplasia correction, fracture repair, arthroscopy, and regenerative medicine. The clinic operates the first small animal orthopedic specialty hospital in Nebraska and works within a referral network of more than 300 veterinarians.

Product overview

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center operates as a referral-only small animal orthopedic specialty clinic offering a comprehensive suite of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic services. The core offering consists of orthopedic consultation, examination, and advanced surgical procedures for conditions affecting the forelimb (shoulder, elbow, carpus), hind limb (hip, stifle/knee, tarsus/ankle), and whole body (fractures, arthritis). The clinic provides specialized surgical techniques including arthroscopic surgery, TPLO, cruciate ligament repair (suture technique), hip dysplasia treatment (THR, FHO, TPO, JPS), elbow dysplasia treatment, and fracture repair (external and internal fixation). Supporting services include regenerative medicine (Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Therapy), orthotic/brace fitting, and an online pharmacy portal. The clinic also offers the Aspen Angel Fund for financial assistance with emergency surgical care. All services are accessible via veterinary referral only, with online tools including a referral portal (rVetlink), downloadable forms, and an online pharmacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Consultation and Examination
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
• Extracapsular Suture Cruciate Repair
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
• Elbow Dysplasia Treatment
• Patellar Luxation Correction
• Fracture Repair
• Regenerative Medicine (PRP and Stem Cell Therapy)
• Online Pharmacy
• Aspen Angel Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully helped hundreds of animals recover from orthopedic conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paisley Paws FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Paisley Paws Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to create the Aspen Angel Fund. This fund helps offset financial stress during surgical pet emergencies where a pet might otherwise suffer, be euthanized, or relinquished without proper care. The fund requires acute non-elective surgical emergencies, financial hardship documentation, and reasonable post-surgical quality-of-life prognosis.
• Towne Place Suites by MarriottminorOthersRecommended hotel partner offering corporate rate of $77/night for standard King or Double Queen rooms. Located at 10865 West Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68154. Pet fee of $25 applies. Promo Code: KU20 or KU21 required for corporate rate.
• Kimpton Cottonwood HotelminorOthersRecommended pet-friendly hotel located 7 miles from the clinic in the Blackstone District of Omaha with shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife nearby.
• rVetlinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationReferral portal system allowing referring veterinarians to log in and submit patient referrals electronically. Provides secure transmission of patient information and medical records.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: BluePearl is a large multi-specialty veterinary hospital network owned by Mars Veterinary Health with locations across the US. It competes with Sirius Vet in the specialty veterinary space but operates as a broad multi-specialty platform rather than a focused orthopedic center.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA, owned by Mars Veterinary Health, operates a national network of primary, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals. Its specialty hospitals provide orthopedic surgery and represent a broad incumbent competitor for referrals and specialty cases.
• MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets: MedVet is a multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain with locations across the US. It offers orthopedic surgery among other specialties and competes for referrals from primary care veterinarians in overlapping geographies.

Direct peers

• Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services (CARES): CARES is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Langhorne, PA offering orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and emergency services. It represents a comparable regional specialty referral hospital model.
• SAGE Veterinary Centers: SAGE Veterinary Centers operates multi-location specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the western US, including orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and emergency care. It is one of the closest comparables in scale and referral-only specialty model.
• Affiliated Veterinary Specialists: Affiliated Veterinary Specialists operates specialty veterinary practices in Florida, including orthopedic surgery. It is comparable as a regional referral specialty practice focused on advanced surgical services for companion animals.
• Peak Veterinary Referral Center: Peak Veterinary Referral Center is a specialty and emergency hospital in Williston, VT offering orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and emergency care. It is comparable as a referral-only specialty veterinary practice serving a regional market.
• Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center: LVVSC is a multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital in Las Vegas where Sirius Vet founder Dr. Chris Horstman previously worked and helped scale from 3 to 15 specialists. It serves as the most direct historical peer given the founder lineage and referral-only specialty model.
• Veterinary Specialty Hospital (San Diego): VSH is a multi-location specialty veterinary hospital in southern California offering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and emergency care. It is comparable as a regional referral specialty hospital with strong orthopedic surgery offerings.

Others

• rVetlink (IDEXX): rVetlink is a referral and telemedicine platform used by veterinary practices, including Sirius Vet, to receive case referrals from primary care veterinarians. It is an enabling technology partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/siriusveterinary
• Instagraminstagram.com/siriusvetomaha
• Xx.com/VetSirius
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sirius-vet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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