What East Springs Animal Hospital Inc does

East Springs Animal Hospital is a single-location small animal veterinary practice located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1987 by Drs. Neal and Jane Sliker, the hospital is currently owned by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a large veterinary services consolidator, indicating that the founders transferred ownership to NVA at some point after founding. The practice is staffed by 9 or more veterinarians and 20 or more support personnel and is AAHA-accredited, a credential maintained by roughly 15% of U.S. veterinary hospitals. In 2025 it was named to Newsweek's "America's Best Animal Hospitals" Top 500 list.

The hospital delivers a full spectrum of companion animal services, including preventive wellness exams, soft-tissue and other surgeries, in-house diagnostics (laboratory and imaging), emergency care, and a specialized canine breeding and reproductive program. It holds AAHA accreditation and was recognized by Newsweek as one of the Top 500 animal hospitals in America in 2025, signaling quality investment relative to typical independent practices.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: (1) professional service fees for examinations, procedures, and hospitalizations billed per visit or per procedure; (2) an online pharmacy and retail store dispensing prescription diets, medications, and preventives with home delivery; and (3) PawPlans subscription wellness plans that pre-bundle preventive services into recurring monthly payments, converting episodic spend into contracted recurring revenue. The customer base is composed of individual pet owners in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, served exclusively through the single physical location.

Name

East Springs Animal Hospital Inc

Legal name

East Springs Animal Hospital Inc

Website

https://eastspringsanimalhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Springs Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, single-location companion animal veterinary practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, founded in 1987 and owned by National Veterinary Associates. It serves local pet owners with wellness, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and breeding services across 9+ veterinarians and 20+ support staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

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

• Companion animal healthcare
• Veterinary surgery services
• Pet preventive care
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Pet wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: Fee-for-service veterinary medical care including wellness exams, surgeries, diagnostic services, dental care, preventive treatments, and emergency/urgent care services
2. Online Store Sales: E-commerce sales of pet products through the hospital's online store at shop.eastspringsanimalhospital.com
3. PawPlans Membership: Subscription-based wellness plans offering up to 25% savings on bundled veterinary services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Springs Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary medical, surgical, and preventive care services for companion animals in Colorado Springs, CO. Core offerings include wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, laboratory), specialty surgeries (orthopedic/TPLO, laparoscopic, soft tissue, spay/neuter), reproductive/breeding services (Penn Hip, TCI, labor and delivery), laser therapy, urgent and emergency care, travel health certificates, and end-of-life care. Revenue is supplemented by the PawPlans subscription wellness bundle and an online pet product store.

Product overview

East Springs Animal Hospital is a single-location veterinary practice offering comprehensive companion animal healthcare services since 1987. The hospital operates as a unified service practice rather than a platform-based model. Core offerings include preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control, wellness exams), diagnostic services (radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, laboratory), surgical procedures (orthopedic, soft tissue, laparoscopic/minimally invasive, spay/neuter), and specialty services (dermatology, endocrinology, dentistry, internal medicine, pain management). The hospital also provides breeding program services, labor and delivery support, and end-of-life care including euthanasia. Additional services include urgent and emergency care during hospital hours, domestic and international health certificates for pet travel, and laser therapy for pain management and healing. The hospital offers PawPlans wellness bundles for ongoing care, an online store for pet products, online appointment booking, and access to the PetOne Veterinary mobile app for pet health management. The practice is AAHA-accredited and maintains AVMA membership as part of its quality assurance standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Veterinary Care Comprehensive veterinary medical and surgical services including wellness exams, preventive care, and treatment for various animal health conditions for companion animal pet owners in Colorado Springs.
• Orthopedic Surgery & TPLO Surgical procedures for bone and joint conditions including tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injuries, targeted at dog owners needing orthopedic intervention.
• Internal Medicine Specialized medical care focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in animals through various internal medicine specializations, for companion animal owners with pets needing complex medical care.
• Dentistry Annual dental exams and cleanings to protect pets from health problems and maintain oral health, for companion animal owners.
• Microchipping Microchip identification service for reliable pet owner reunification with lost pets.
• Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms) Year-round preventive measures against fleas, ticks, and heartworms to protect pet health for companion animal owners.
• Vaccinations Preventive vaccination services to protect pets against harmful diseases, targeted at companion animal pet owners.
• Diagnostic Ultrasounds Ultrasound imaging for evaluating heart conditions, internal organs, cysts and tumors in companion animals.
• Endoscopy Medical imaging tool used to examine pets without invasive procedures, including internal organ examination and biopsy collection.
• Laboratory Services Diagnostic testing to identify pet health problems for early treatment before conditions worsen.
• Advanced Diagnostics State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for accurate diagnosis and early disease detection screening in companion animals.
• Radiography Routine radiography services to identify illness or injury when pets are sick or suffer trauma.
• Laparoscopic Surgery Minimally invasive 'bandaid surgery' or 'keyhole surgery' for reduced recovery time and less post-operative discomfort in companion animals.
• Advanced Pain Management Specialized pain management techniques based on current understanding of animal pain recognition and treatment.
• Minimally Invasive Procedures Cutting-edge veterinary procedures performed using advanced technology for less invasive treatment options for companion animals.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Common surgical procedures for non-joint or bone related medical conditions in companion animals.
• Dermatology Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders in companion animals.
• Endocrinology Study and treatment of the endocrine system and its functions, including endocrine diseases and disorders in companion animals.
• Spay & Neuter Surgical sterilization procedures that help pets live longer, healthier lives and prevent unwanted litters, targeted at companion animal owners.
• Breeding Program Comprehensive breeding services including OFA, PennHip, progesterone testing, TCI, ultrasound, puppy count, C-section, whelping, deworming, and vaccinations, targeted at breeder clients with companion animals.
• Labor & Delivery Support for pet pregnancy and birth with trained doctors, technicians, and modern technology for safe deliveries of companion animals.
• Laser Therapy Surgery-free, drug-free, non-invasive treatment using laser light to reduce pain, inflammation, and speed healing for post-surgical pain and chronic conditions in companion animals. Studies indicate wounds heal 30-50% faster with laser treatment.
• Domestic Health Certificates Travel health certificates (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) for pets traveling domestically within the USA, for pet owners needing travel documentation.
• International Health Certificates Travel health certificates for healthy cats, dogs, or other animals to travel internationally with pet owners.
• Euthanasia Compassionate end-of-life services including counseling and support through the difficult decision-making process for pet owners.
• Urgent Care Urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions requiring prompt attention including vomiting, minor wounds, ear infections, limping, and urinary tract infections in companion animals.
• Emergency Services Emergency veterinary care available during hospital hours for urgent medical situations involving companion animals.
• PawPlans Wellness Program Veterinary-recommended wellness bundle program offering up to 25% savings on essential services to help pets live their best life, targeted at companion animal owners seeking preventive care.
• Online Store Online retail store for pet products including food, supplies, and medications with competitive pricing, serving companion animal owners.
• Online Appointment Booking Digital scheduling system allowing clients to book veterinary appointments online.
• PetOne Veterinary App Mobile application for managing pet healthcare with convenient access to records and services for companion animal owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wounds heal 30-50% faster with laser therapy treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetOne VeterinarycoreTechnology or IntegrationPetOne app for managing pet healthcare, booking appointments, and accessing veterinary services. East Springs promotes the PetOne app and PawPlans wellness program through their website.
• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)coreOthersAAHA is the only accrediting organization for companion animal veterinary hospitals in the US and Canada. East Springs undergoes evaluation against ~900 standards every 3 years to maintain accreditation.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)coreOthersAVMA is the leading collective voice of the veterinary profession. AVMA membership provides access to resources, tools, educational programs, and savings on products/services.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersParent company of East Springs Animal Hospital. NVA is a veterinary practice management company that owns and operates veterinary hospitals across the US. Privacy practices governed by NVA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Vet consolidator partnering with general practice and specialty clinics; comparable model of supporting independent-feeling hospitals within a corporate parent, similar to East Springs' relationship with NVA.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Parent company of East Springs Animal Hospital; operates a large network of companion animal hospitals across the US, providing shared services, branding, and procurement to individual sites like East Springs. Direct operational and ownership overlap.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain (owned by Mars) focusing on higher-acuity cases; overlaps with East Springs' specialty ambitions (orthopedic surgery, internal medicine) and competes for emergency cases in the same region.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-site veterinary care platform offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services across the US; comparable business model to East Springs' combination of wellness, surgery, urgent care, and grooming-compatible services.
• PetVet Care Centers: Veterinary services consolidator with a portfolio of general practice and specialty hospitals; directly comparable AAHA-accredited, multi-service companion animal model that East Springs operates within NVA.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: National chain of companion animal veterinary clinics (Mars Petcare) operating inside PetSmart stores; competes with East Springs on wellness plans, preventive care, and routine surgeries in the same Colorado Springs market.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest corporate networks of companion animal hospitals in the US, owned by Mars; offers the same general practice, specialty, and emergency mix as East Springs, with deep national footprint and shared services.

Direct peers

• Powers Pet Emergency: After-hours emergency veterinary clinic serving the Colorado Springs market; captures cases East Springs cannot treat outside its limited weekday/Saturday hours, defining the practical emergency-service boundary.
• Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the Colorado Springs area; closest direct competitor for advanced cases (orthopedic, internal medicine, emergency) that East Springs also targets.

Emerging players

• MedVet: Network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals; competes with East Springs for specialty case referrals and emergency overflow in Colorado Springs, particularly outside the practice's regular hours.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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