ALLIED ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.

What ALLIED ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC. does

Allied Animal Hospital, Inc. is a privately held, independent veterinary practice operating from a single facility at 7209 W Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1964 and owned by Dr. April Dufour since 1991, the company has served the Richmond metropolitan area for over 60 years as a full-service small-animal medical provider. Its service portfolio spans veterinary medicine (wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, behavioral counseling), grooming, boarding and daycare, and targeted life-stage programs for puppies/kittens and senior pets. The practice is recognized by the American Association of Feline Practitioners as a Cat-Friendly Practice and supports local animal-welfare initiatives including Paws in the Park, Sawmill Pet Rescue, and the Richmond Wildlife Center.

The underlying clinical technology is described as state-of-the-art in-house diagnostic equipment enabling rapid identification of illness or injury, with a surgical team that maintains continuing education to track innovations in veterinary surgery. The boarding facility is climate-controlled year-round, with pet condos, separated feline and canine housing, and outdoor walks for dogs. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via phone (804-672-7200), email, printable client forms, promotional coupons for medications, and referrals from Trupanion pet insurance — the only commercial partner of strategic significance. Payment is accepted via Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and debit, and Trupanion policies are accepted directly, covering up to 90% of eligible veterinary care costs.

The business operates on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go model with no publicly disclosed pricing and no subscription product beyond episodic wellness programs. Customer segments are entirely consumer-level: general pet owners in the Richmond, VA area, new pet owners (puppies/kittens at 6–8 weeks), and senior pet owners requiring geriatric care. Allied Animal Hospital is a private corporation with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, institutional investors, or external digital footprint beyond a static marketing website hosted on Thryv; its distribution is exclusively in-person at the single Richmond location.

Name

ALLIED ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.

Legal name

Allied Animal Hospital, Inc.

Website

https://alliedanimalhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Allied Animal Hospital is a privately held, single-location full-service veterinary practice in Richmond, VA, founded in 1964 and owned by Dr. April Dufour since 1991, serving local pet owners with medical, dental, surgical, grooming, boarding, and daycare services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding (HSANADAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Pet wellness care
• Small animal surgery
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet boarding daycare

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue from comprehensive veterinary medical services including medical, dental, and surgical services for small animals. Services cover treatment for ailing or injured pets, wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive care.
2. Boarding and Daycare: Boarding facility revenue for pet owners traveling out of town. Includes pet daycare services.
3. Grooming Services: Full-service grooming to enhance pet appearance and maintain healthy skin
4. Wellness and Preventive Care: Ongoing wellness programs including vaccinations, parasite control, spaying/neutering, and senior pet care

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Allied Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary practice offering medical, dental, and surgical services for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, and treatment for ailing or injured pets. The practice also provides boarding and daycare, full-service grooming, behavioral counseling referrals, and pet weight loss programs, all delivered from a single physical location in Richmond, VA.

Product overview

Allied Animal Hospital is a single-location, full-service veterinary practice offering an integrated suite of pet healthcare and companion services. The core offering centers on medical services (wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry) supported by behavioral counseling and preventive care programs. These medical services are complemented by boarding and daycare facilities and full-service grooming, creating a one-stop solution for pet owners. The practice also accepts Trupanion pet insurance to facilitate flexible payment for services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% of veterinary care costs may be covered by Trupanion pet insurance

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Paws in the ParkminorOthersCommunity animal welfare initiative supported by Allied Animal Hospital. The practice supports ongoing animal-friendly initiatives in the Richmond community.
• Sawmill Pet RescueminorOthersLocal pet rescue organization supported by Allied Animal Hospital through community animal welfare initiatives.
• Richmond Wildlife CenterminorOthersWildlife center supported by Allied Animal Hospital as part of community animal welfare activities.
• TrupanioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPet medical insurance provider. Allied Animal Hospital accepts Trupanion insurance which may cover up to 90% of veterinary care costs. Trupanion is featured on the hospital's website as a partner, directing policyholders to the practice.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is a large veterinary practice ownership platform with hundreds of companion animal hospitals across the U.S. It is a relevant comparator because it represents the type of consolidator that may target independent Richmond-area practices like Allied for acquisition or partnership.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA operates a large national network of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals. It is a broad incumbent because it competes for the same Richmond-area companion animal clients but offers a wider service portfolio, brand recognition, and corporate backing.
• PetSmart PetsHotel: PetSmart operates PetsHotel boarding and Doggie Day Camp services across the U.S. It is comparable to Allied's boarding and daycare revenue stream as a scaled, branded competitor for pet accommodation in the same Richmond-area geography.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare operates a network of general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals. It is comparable to Allied as a multi-site operator offering the same combination of wellness, surgery, and ancillary services, but at greater scale.
• Camp Bow Wow: Camp Bow Wow is a national franchised dog daycare and boarding provider. It competes with Allied's boarding and daycare offering and is comparable in product but operates through a franchise model rather than a single independent site.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: BluePearl operates specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across the U.S. It overlaps with Allied's surgical and diagnostic services and is a relevant referral option for complex cases from primary-care clinics in Richmond.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield is the largest veterinary chain in the U.S. with locations inside PetSmart stores and standalone clinics. It competes with Allied Animal Hospital for routine wellness and preventive care in the same metro area, though as a much larger, standardized operator.

Regional players

• Dogwood Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center: Dogwood is a regional emergency and specialty veterinary provider in the Richmond, VA market. It is comparable because it serves the same pet population and handles referral and after-hours cases that overflow from Allied's general practice.

Others

• Trupanion: Trupanion is a pet medical insurance provider and a strategic distribution partner of Allied Animal Hospital. It is comparable as a stakeholder in the customer journey because Trupanion directs policyholders to network clinics and influences purchasing decisions for veterinary services.

Direct peers

• Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital: Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital is a long-standing independent small-animal practice in Richmond, VA. It directly competes with Allied for the same local pet-owner clients across medical, surgical, and wellness services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allied-animal-hospital-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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