4 Paws Animal Hospital

What 4 Paws Animal Hospital does

4 Paws Animal Hospital is a privately-held companion animal veterinary practice headquartered in Morganville, New Jersey, operating from a single location at 90 County Road 520. Founded in 2005 by Dr. Scott Turk and Dr. Darren Weisenstein, the practice provides direct-to-consumer veterinary services primarily for dogs and cats, employing 32 staff including six veterinarians, two managers, and supporting technicians and receptionists. The business has operated continuously for over two decades, building a stable client base in the affluent Monmouth County suburban market.

The practice offers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning preventive wellness, dental care, surgery, in-house laboratory diagnostics, laser therapy, acupuncture, pharmacy, radiography, ultrasound, microchipping, nutritional counseling, pain management, allergy treatment, and end-of-life care. It holds USDA accreditation enabling issuance of international health certificates, a credentialing that extends the addressable market to traveling-pet households. Operational technology is composed of third-party SaaS tools — VetScene for client portal and records, Waitwhile for patient check-in, and HomeAgain for microchip registration — alongside financing partnerships with CareCredit and Zelle, and clinical product relationships with Zoetis and Abbey Glen.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service transactions with individual pet owners, augmented by retail pharmacy dispensing and ancillary services. The practice maintains a broad referral network including Garden State Veterinary Specialists, NorthStar Vets, and Lap of Love for hospice and end-of-life care, allowing it to extend clinical scope without internal specialty investment. The ownership of the practice is retained by the founding partners; no parent company, institutional investment, or franchise affiliation is identified. Recent operational moves include the launch of acupuncture services in April 2024 and a monthly client newsletter beginning April 2026, signaling measured service-line and engagement expansion.

Name

4 Paws Animal Hospital

Website

https://4pawsanimalhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

4 Paws Animal Hospital is a privately-held companion animal veterinary practice in Morganville, NJ, founded in 2005 by Dr. Scott Turk and Dr. Darren Weisenstein. It serves local dog and cat owners with a full-service offering including wellness, surgery, dental, diagnostics, acupuncture, and pharmacy across a single location with 32 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Pet wellness care
• Small animal clinic
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Morganville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Revenue from comprehensive veterinary services including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, laboratory testing, radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, acupuncture, and other medical procedures performed at the clinic
2. Pharmacy and Medications: Revenue from prescription medications, flea and tick preventatives, and other pet health products dispensed from the in-house pharmacy. Refill requests take 24-72 hours.
3. Payment Processing: Accepts cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards (2% fee applies), CareCredit financing, and Zelle payments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4 Paws Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, FDA-approved laser therapy, surgery, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, pain management, microchipping, allergy treatment, and end-of-life care. The practice also operates an in-house pharmacy and provides international health certificates through USDA-accredited veterinarians.

Product overview

4 Paws Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic offering comprehensive medical services for dogs and cats. The core service portfolio includes wellness and preventative care (vaccinations, lab testing, flea/tick prevention), dental care, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, and an in-house pharmacy. Additional services include laser therapy, microchipping, nutritional counseling, pain management, acupuncture, allergy treatment, and end-of-life care. The clinic also provides international health certificates through USDA-accredited veterinarians. Client-facing digital tools include a VetScene Patient Portal for online refills and appointments, and Waitwhile integration for appointment check-in.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Vaccinations
• Dental Care
• International Health Certificates
• Laboratory Diagnostics
• Laser Therapy
• Microchipping
• Nutritional Counseling
• Pain Management
• In-House Pharmacy
• Radiography
• Surgery
• Ultrasound
• Acupuncture
• Allergy Treatment
• End of Life Care

Quantifiable outcome

• In-house lab provides results within minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• All Fur LovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal rescue organization that 4 Paws works closely with. Some rescue cats reside in the clinic's lobby cat room available for adoption viewing. Organization provides medical care, low-cost spay/neuter programs, and finds forever homes for animals. Adoption applications must be completed through All Fur Love.
• Garden State Veterinary SpecialistscoreOthersEmergency hospital referral partner for Morganville-area pet emergencies. Locations in Eatontown (732-922-0011, 732-595-1535) and Woodbridge (732-283-3535). 4 Paws directs emergency cases to this facility.
• NorthStar VetscoreOthersEmergency hospital referral partner for pet medical emergencies. Location in Robbinsville (609-259-8300). 4 Paws directs emergency cases to this facility.
• VetScenecoreTechnology or IntegrationPatient portal provider enabling online prescription refill requests, appointment scheduling, and vaccination reminder delivery. Tutorial available for account creation.
• Abbey GlenminorOthersExternal memorial services company that 4 Paws works with for pet cremation and aftercare arrangements. Also offers foam and ink paw prints.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare credit card program accepted at 4 Paws allowing pet owners to break down payments into 6-month installments. Application takes 5 minutes and can be completed online. Subject to 2% credit card fee.
• ASPCA Poison ControlminorOthersPoison control hotline (888-426-4435) recommended for pet poisoning emergencies. $110 consultation fee applies as of 10/1/25.
• HomeAgainminorOthersMicrochip company used by 4 Paws. Premium members have free access to 24/7 medical hotline through poison control. Microchip accounts should be kept updated with current contact information.
• Zoetis Pet Care RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRewards program where pet owners earn points by purchasing eligible Zoetis products at 4 Paws. Points can be redeemed for rewards cards.
• Lap of LoveminorOthersIn-home euthanasia service recommended as an alternative to clinic-based end-of-life care. 4 Paws provides end-of-life services at the clinic but refers clients to Lap of Love for at-home options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/4PawsMorganville
• Instagraminstagram.com/4pawsanimalhospital_
• TikToktiktok.com/@4pawsanimalhospit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4-paws-animal-hospital

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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