BELLE MEADE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, P.C.

What BELLE MEADE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, P.C. does

Belle Meade Animal Hospital, P.C. is a privately held, single-location small animal veterinary hospital operating at 6210 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37205. The practice traces to 1989 when owner Dr. David Edwards began practicing there; he purchased the business on January 1, 1995. The hospital is staffed by seven veterinarians (Dr. David Edwards, Dr. Jansen Milam, Dr. Joe Ed Conn, Dr. Kandace Roberts, Dr. Kendra Watkins, Dr. Megan Stevens, Dr. Rhonda Windham) plus licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and customer service representatives, with total headcount reported between 20 and 30+ depending on source. It exclusively serves dogs and cats in Nashville and the surrounding area.

The hospital operates as a full-service general practice, with technical capabilities spanning digital X-ray radiology, in-house laboratory (CBC, blood chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, heartworm), ultrasound imaging, ultrasound-based dental cleaning, and rehabilitation therapy including TENS, therapeutic ultrasound, and LASER. The service mix covers preventive wellness, vaccinations, dental, surgery, internal medicine, emergency care during business hours, hospice/euthanasia, boarding, and integrative acupuncture. Integrations include PetDesk for online appointment booking and Guardian Vets for after-hours emergency triage, and the practice operates an online pharmacy storefront for prescription medications and preventatives.

Belle Meade Animal Hospital generates revenue through professional services fees (consultations, procedures, surgery, dental, emergency, boarding, acupuncture) and product sales via in-house and online pharmacy channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; payment is due at time of service via cash, checks, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer, relying on local SEO (Google Maps), social media (Facebook, YouTube), the practice website, phone scheduling, online booking, walk-ins, and word-of-mouth referrals. Customer segments are horizontal across new pet owners, established adult pet owners, and senior pet owners requiring geriatric and end-of-life care.

Name

BELLE MEADE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, P.C.

Legal name

Belle Meade Animal Hospital, P.C.

Website

https://bellemeadeanimalhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Belle Meade Animal Hospital, P.C. is a privately held, single-location full-service veterinary hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, employing seven veterinarians and support staff to provide preventive, surgical, dental, emergency, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and boarding care for dogs and cats of the Nashville area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

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PRIMARYHLAMAAAA

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

SECONDARYHLAMACAD

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Pet wellness care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet boarding services
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

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: Core revenue from comprehensive veterinary medical services including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, dental care, emergency care, hospice and euthanasia services
2. Pet Boarding Services: Dog and cat boarding services with supervised outdoor playtime, providing tender loving care when pet owners are away
3. In-House Pharmacy: Prescription medications, treatments, preventatives (flea, tick, heartworm), nutritional supplements, prescription diet food, dental care products, and skin and coat care products sold directly to clients
4. Acupuncture Services: Veterinary acupuncture sessions provided by trained veterinarians for chronic pain management and integrative pet care

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Belle Meade Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Nashville, Tennessee providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs and cats. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, emergency care, dental care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory testing, acupuncture, hospice/euthanasia, pet boarding, and an in-house pharmacy, with online appointment scheduling through PetDesk.

Product overview

Belle Meade Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care services for dogs and cats. The hospital provides emergency care, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, diagnostic services, pharmacy, boarding, acupuncture, and rehabilitation services. Services are organized by species (canine/feline) and life stage (puppy/kitten, adult, senior), with specialized internal medicine, hospice, and emergency care available. The hospital operates as a single-location practice in Nashville, TN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Vet Care
• Hospice and Pet Euthanasia
• Canine Wellness Care
• Feline Wellness Care
• Pet Dental Care
• Veterinary Acupuncture
• Pet Vaccinations
• Pet Boarding
• Pet Surgery
• Pet Internal Medicine
• Pet Diagnostic Services
• Pet Rehabilitation
• In-House Pet Pharmacy
• Pet Microchipping
• Pet Nutritional Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-service animal hospital with comprehensive medical, surgical, and critical care capabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guardian VetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian Vets provides after-hours emergency consultations from licensed veterinary professionals. When pet owners call the main number after hours and press 1, they are connected to a licensed professional who triages emergencies and helps determine whether an immediate ER visit is necessary, preventing unnecessary late-night trips.
• BluePearl Pet HospitalminorOthersRecommended emergency hospital for pets requiring immediate emergency care beyond the hospital's capabilities. Located at 2409 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212, phone (615) 383-2600.
• Nashville Veterinary SpecialistsminorOthersRecommended emergency and specialty hospital referral partner for complex cases. Located at 2971 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204, phone (615) 386-0107.
• PetDeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationPetDesk provides the online appointment booking platform integrated into the hospital's website, enabling pet owners to schedule appointments online through a powered booking widget on the website.
• Veterinary Partner (VIN)minorOthersPartnership with Veterinary Partner (VIN) to provide access to their online pet health library database with articles from trusted veterinary experts about wellness care, behavioral issues, dental care, and vaccinations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital operator with a Nashville location explicitly referenced as a referral partner for Belle Meade. Comparable because it directly competes for the same Nashville pet-owner wallet, especially for emergency and specialty cases that Belle Meade cannot handle in-house.
• Nashville Veterinary Specialists: Specialty and emergency hospital located in Nashville and listed as a referral partner for Belle Meade. Comparable because it operates in the same metropolitan market and captures advanced/emergency cases, directly shaping Belle Meade's case-mix and pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general-practice veterinary chain in the U.S., operating inside PetSmart stores nationwide including the Nashville market. Comparable as a GP competitor serving similar preventive-care and vaccination use cases, but with significantly greater scale, marketing budget, and standardized pricing.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Veterinary consolidator that acquires and partners with independent general-practice and specialty hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as a likely acquirer or competitor to Belle Meade, operating in the same GP service category but with corporate capital, technology platforms, and operational scale.
• MedVet: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain with locations across the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable as a regional specialty/emergency competitor that defines the after-hours and complex-case referral landscape affecting Belle Meade's service scope.
• PetSmart Veterinary Services: Operates in-store veterinary clinics (formerly Banfield-operated) and increasingly independent vet clinics inside PetSmart locations. Comparable as a convenient, lower-cost GP alternative targeting the same Nashville pet-owning consumers but with retail-footprint advantages and longer operating hours.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of more than 1,000 animal hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health, with locations across Tennessee. Comparable as a full-service GP and specialty competitor, but operates as a multi-site consolidated platform rather than an independent single-location practice.

Others

• Guardian Vets: After-hours veterinary triage and teletriage service provider used by Belle Meade to handle calls when the hospital is closed. Comparable as a partner/ecosystem participant that shapes how after-hours demand is routed and that competing practices also use to extend service coverage without 24/7 staffing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BelleMeadeAnimalHosp
• Facebookfacebook.com/bellemeadeanimalhospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belle-meade-animal-hospital-p.c.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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