CHV AniCura Aquivet

What CHV AniCura Aquivet does

CHV AniCura Aquivet is a veterinary referral hospital (Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire) located in Mérignac, near Bordeaux, France, operating since 2006 and now owned via AniCura by Mars, Inc. It is the largest veterinary structure in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the first to obtain CHV status in that region (November 2020). The facility operates as a single-site specialist referral hospital serving two end-user groups: companion-animal pet owners (dogs, cats) who present directly for 24/7 emergency care, and general-practice veterinarians across Southwest France (Sud Ouest) who refer complex cases requiring specialist intervention. The hospital does not provide routine vaccinations or convenience care.

The technical platform comprises 11 specialized service modules covering cardiology, surgery (orthopedics, neurosurgery, soft tissue), dermatology, advanced imaging (MRI, CT, radiography, ultrasound), internal medicine (endoscopy), behavioral medicine, neurology, ophthalmology (microsurgery, endolaser, electrophysiology), functional rehabilitation (hydrotherapy, laser), 24/7 emergency, and a veterinary internship program. The team includes 12+ European and French board-certified specialists and the facility employs approximately 72 people, supporting multidisciplinary case management and round-the-clock specialist availability.

Revenue is generated through professional services billed per case: specialist consultations, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and surgical procedures. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying with case complexity and required specialists. Go-to-market is dual-track: a formal veterinary referral network (with a dedicated referral portal via Assistovet) channels complex cases from regional practices, while direct-to-consumer digital channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email newsletter, a Toothcheck dental campaign) drive awareness and emergency presentations from pet owners. Strategic capacity expansion was completed with the move to a new building in July 2024 and its February 2025 inauguration.

Name

CHV AniCura Aquivet

Legal name

Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire AniCura Aquivet

Website

https://aquivet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CHV AniCura Aquivet is a multi-specialist veterinary referral hospital in Mérignac, France, serving pet owners and referring veterinarians across Nouvelle-Aquitaine with 24/7 emergency care and advanced diagnostic, surgical, and specialty services delivered by European-certified specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialist Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAB

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty)

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

SECONDARYHLAMACAA

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals

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

SECONDARYHLAMACAC

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro)

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

SECONDARYHLAMACAE

Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers

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

SECONDARYHLAMACAD

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers

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

Keywords

• Veterinary specialist services
• Veterinary referral hospital
• Companion animal care
• Emergency veterinary services
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Specialist Consultations: Revenue generated from specialist veterinary consultations across multiple disciplines including internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and imaging. Cases are referred by treating veterinarians or presented through emergency services.
2. Emergency Veterinary Services: 24/7 emergency veterinary care services providing urgent medical attention to companion animals requiring immediate specialist intervention.
3. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Advanced diagnostic imaging services including radiography, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI, along with interpretation by specialist veterinarians.
4. Surgical Procedures: Specialized surgical procedures across orthopedics, neurosurgery, soft tissue surgery, and ophthalmology performed by European specialists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CHV AniCura Aquivet is a specialist veterinary referral hospital (Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire) providing advanced medical, surgical, and emergency care for companion animals (dogs, cats) in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It operates 24/7 emergency services staffed by European board-certified veterinary specialists and delivers multi-disciplinary specialist services across cardiology, surgery, dermatology, imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography), internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, behavioral medicine, and functional rehabilitation.

Product overview

CHV AniCura Aquivet is a specialized veterinary referral hospital (Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire) that operates as a single integrated facility providing multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary services for companion animals. The hospital functions as a referral center, accepting cases from primary veterinarians who require advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities beyond general practice. The facility offers 11 specialized service modules including Cardiology, Surgery, Dermatology, Imaging, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Functional Rehabilitation, and 24/7 Emergency Care—all delivered by European and French board-certified specialists. Technical infrastructure includes advanced surgical suites, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, radiography, ultrasound), endoscopy capabilities, and rehabilitation equipment. The hospital is the largest veterinary structure in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the first CHV in the region, established in 2006 and achieving CHV status in November 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire AniCura Aquivet

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200+ Google reviews with 4.6/5 rating indicating high customer satisfaction

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AniCuracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021AniCura Aquivet joined the AniCura network of veterinary clinics in February 2021, along with Armonia. AniCura is a European veterinary healthcare provider network. The network is owned by Mars Inc., providing access to Mars Petcare's broader ecosystem of pet health resources and corporate backing.
• ArmoniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Armonia veterinary group joined AniCura simultaneously with Aquivet in February 2021, expanding the AniCura presence in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Veterinary Practices (Sud Ouest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network with veterinary cabinets and practices throughout Southwest France (Sud Ouest) for referral-based case management. These referring veterinarians send complex cases requiring specialist intervention to CHV Aquivet, and the hospital transmits medical information back for ongoing care continuity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CHV AniCura Saint-Ouen: AniCura network CHV in the Paris region offering multi-specialty referral services with 24/7 emergency cover. Direct peer — same brand, regulatory status, and specialist referral model as CHV AniCura Aquivet.
• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis: Long-established specialty veterinary referral hospital in the Paris region, known for advanced surgery, imaging, and emergency services. Direct competitor and functional peer in the French multi-specialty veterinary hospital category.
• CHV AniCura Pommery: Another AniCura-branded Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire operating under the same multi-specialty referral model in France. Closest peer given identical CHV regulatory status, parent network, and specialist-hospital service mix.
• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Languedocia: Specialty veterinary referral hospital in the Montpellier region offering advanced surgery, imaging, and emergency services. Direct peer along the same multi-specialty referral hospital model targeting regional referring veterinarians.
• CHV AniCura Atlantia: AniCura CHV in the Nantes region of western France providing multi-specialty referral and emergency services. Highly comparable in service portfolio, scale, and corporate backing to CHV AniCura Aquivet.

Emerging players

• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain in the United States focused on advanced diagnostics, surgery, and oncology. Comparable service mix (multi-specialty referral, 24/7 emergency, advanced imaging) but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Broad veterinary hospital network (Mars Petcare-owned alongside AniCura) operating general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals across North America. Overlapping specialty referral capabilities at portfolio scale rather than as a regional specialist.
• IVC Evidensia: Largest European veterinary care network operating primary care clinics, referral hospitals, and emergency centers across multiple countries. Broad incumbent offering overlapping multi-specialty capabilities at scale, though not focused on a single French region.

Others

• Mars Petcare (AniCura parent group): Corporate parent of AniCura and the ultimate owner of CHV AniCura Aquivet. Ecosystem enabler — provides capital, network, and brand, and operates overlapping pet care assets including Banfield and VCA, making it the strategic context for Aquivet rather than a direct operating competitor.
• CHUV - École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort: French veterinary teaching hospital providing referral and specialty services with academic specialists and advanced equipment. Adjacent comparable — same multi-specialty referral model and equipment tier, but with a public/academic mandate rather than commercial referral focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aquivet.veterinaires.specialistes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquivet
• Instagraminstagram.com/aquivet.vet.specialistes

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Investors

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M&A

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