Aspen Animal Hospital

What Aspen Animal Hospital does

Aspen Animal Hospital is a privately held, single-location full-service veterinary practice headquartered at 103-333 Aspen Glen Landing SW in southwest Calgary, Alberta. Founded in February 2010 and operating under the VetStrategy/Central Independent Vetcare network, the clinic serves pet owners in southwest Calgary and surrounding communities, accepting dogs, cats and pocket pets as new patients, alongside inter-clinic referrals. The stated client roster is exclusively individual/SMB pet owners, with patient segments organized by life stage (new pet owners via the Healthy Start Program, general pet owners, and senior pet owners via dedicated twice-yearly Senior Wellness Screening).

The service portfolio spans preventive care (wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, deworming, microchipping, nutrition counselling, weight management), diagnostics (in-house CBC blood analyzer, digital radiography, ultrasound, dental imaging), surgical services (spay/neuter, soft tissue, laceration repair, abdominal, eye/ear, and orthopedic procedures with optional board-certified surgeon support), emergency care during business hours with after-hours referral, dental care under general anesthesia using ultrasonic equipment, and integrative therapies including acupuncture and cold laser therapy. Supporting digital layers include allydvm-powered online booking, online prescription refill requests, and a MyVetStore online storefront for pet supplies, medications and specialized diets.

The business model is predominantly fee-for-service veterinary care on a per-visit/per-procedure basis, supplemented by transactional product sales through MyVetStore and direct insurance billing via Trupanion (plus claim-form acceptance from Pets Plus Us, Petsecure, PetCare and PetLine/PC Insurance). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the Healthy Start Program uses a bundled hybrid pricing model with no upfront fee, while most other services operate on pay-as-you-go billing. Distribution is single-channel physical clinic (open Monday only, 8am–6pm), with the website acting as a top-of-funnel content/SEO asset and five pet insurers providing customer-acquisition partnerships. Headcount is approximately 6, and the practice reports no disclosed revenue, funding, M&A activity or institutional ownership.

Name

Aspen Animal Hospital

Legal name

Aspen Animal Hospital

Website

https://aspenanimalhospital.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aspen Animal Hospital is a privately held, single-location full-service veterinary practice in southwest Calgary, Alberta, founded in February 2010, serving local pet owners through preventive, surgical, dental, diagnostic, emergency, and integrative Chinese medicine/acupuncture care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAK), Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers (HLAMACAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Small animal healthcare
• Pet wellness care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Fee-for-service veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgeries, emergency care, dental services, diagnostics, and preventive care. Services are paid per visit or procedure.
2. Product Sales: Online store selling pet supplies, medications, specialized diets, and nutritional supplements. Products available through MyVetStore integration.
3. Insurance Direct Billing: Direct billing to Trupanion insurance provider, streamlining payment process for pet owners with coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Full-service veterinary clinic in southwest Calgary offering wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical services, dental care, diagnostic imaging (digital radiography and ultrasound), in-house blood analysis, and senior wellness programs for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. The practice uniquely integrates holistic ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and cold laser therapy alongside modern medical treatments. Established in February 2010, the clinic also provides an online store for pet products, online appointment booking, and direct billing to Trupanion pet insurance.

Product overview

Aspen Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice in southwest Calgary, Alberta, offering a unified care platform that combines traditional modern medicine with holistic ancient Chinese medicine and advanced technology. The practice was established in February 2010 and accepts new patients for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. Its core portfolio includes preventive care (wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, senior wellness, Healthy Start for puppies and kittens), diagnostic services (in-house bloodwork, digital radiography, ultrasound, dental imaging), surgical services (spay/neuter, soft tissue, dental, orthopedic), alternative therapies (acupuncture, cold laser therapy), and support services (behavioural counselling, nutrition, weight management, euthanasia, microchipping, deworming). The practice integrates technology including digital radiography, an in-house blood analyzer, and ultrasonic dentistry equipment. Additional service layers include an online store via MyVetStore.ca, online appointment booking, and direct billing to Trupanion insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Exams Annual and routine wellness examinations including head-to-tail physical assessments, vaccinations, dental health checks, nail trims, microchipping, and routine bloodwork for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
• Vaccinations Tailored vaccination plans for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats including core and non-core vaccines such as DHLPPC, rabies, Bordetella, FVRCP, and feline leukemia.
• Surgical Services Onsite surgical procedures including spay, neuter, dental, soft tissue, laceration repair, abdominal, eye/ear, and orthopedic surgeries (with board-certified surgeon on request), supported by modernized surgical suite and anesthesia monitoring.
• Emergency Care Urgent medical care during regular business hours including dentistry, X-rays, and ultrasounds; after-hours emergencies referred to partner 24-hour facilities.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services including teeth scaling and polishing, fluoride treatments, digital dental radiographs, and tooth extraction using ultrasonic cleaner, performed under general anesthesia.
• Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound and X-ray) Onsite digital radiography and ultrasound imaging for internal organ assessment, dental health evaluation, acute injuries, and pregnancy detection, with limited radiation exposure and protective covering protocols.
• Healthy Start Program A bundled 4-visit program for puppies and kittens covering essential vaccines, regular health checkups, diagnostics, fecal testing, and spay/neuter, with no upfront payment, no enrollment fee, and no contract required.
• Senior Wellness Screening Annual wellness screening for pets 7+ years (5+ for giant-breed dogs) including nose-to-tail physical exam, blood tests (liver, kidney, thyroid, diabetes, infections), urine test, and 4DX test for heartworm, Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma.
• Bloodwork Services In-house blood analyzer providing complete blood count (CBC) and other diagnostic bloodwork for early health issue detection, using jugular or cephalic vein draw sites with preparation guidelines.
• Spaying and Neutering Surgical sterilization procedures recommended around 6 months of age, offering health and behavioral benefits and helping control pet overpopulation.
• Parasite Control and Prevention Year-round parasite prevention plans covering internal parasites (hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, tapeworms) and external parasites (fleas, ticks) through oral or topical monthly medications.
• Microchipping Non-invasive permanent identification implantation under the skin between shoulder blades using a small rice-grain-sized chip activated by handheld scanner for pet recovery database lookup.
• Senior Care Specialized twice-yearly wellness visits, diagnostic testing, and mobility support for aging pets, including recommendations for swimming, leisurely walks, and low-intensity play activities.
• Behavioural Counselling Assessment and modification strategies for pet behaviour issues including aggression and separation anxiety, combining physical exams, diagnostics, and routine-based interventions.
• Arthritis Services Diagnosis and management of degenerative joint disease through physical exam, medical history review, X-rays, weight management, medication, and therapeutic treatments including acupuncture.
• Nutrition Counselling Personalized dietary recommendations tailored to pet's age, breed, weight, allergies, and health status, including specialized diets and nutritional supplements stocked onsite.
• Euthanasia Compassionate end-of-life care including quality-of-life assessments, sedation and euthanasia procedure, and grief support referral to a registered social worker.
• Holistic and Alternative Therapies Integrative care combining ancient Chinese medicine with modern treatments, including acupuncture and cold laser therapy for pain management and inflammation reduction.
• Deworming Internal parasite removal and prevention for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats, with first deworming recommended at 6–8 weeks old and ongoing doses based on risk assessment and household factors.
• Weight Management Structured weight loss programs including caloric calculations, health issue screening (Cushing's disease, hypothyroidism), specialized diet options, and activity recommendations to prevent obesity-related conditions.
• Online Store E-commerce platform for browsing and purchasing pet supplies, food, and products from the comfort of home, powered by MyVetStore.ca.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early disease detection through senior wellness screening allows for care straight away and improved pet quality of life
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrupanioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrupanion is the only pet insurance company in Canada offering direct billing to veterinary clinics. Aspen Animal Hospital has direct billing arrangements with Trupanion, allowing clients to only pay the remaining portion of their invoice after coverage is applied. The clinic also displays Trupanion promotional materials and accepts Trupanion claim forms.
• Pets Plus UsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider partnered with Aspen Animal Hospital. The clinic accepts Pets Plus Us insurance claim forms and displays their logo as a recommended insurance partner.
• PetsecureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider partnered with Aspen Animal Hospital. The clinic displays Petsecure logo as a recommended insurance partner.
• PetCareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider. Aspen Animal Hospital accepts PetCare insurance claim forms for client convenience.
• PetLine/PC InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider. The clinic accepts PetLine/PC Insurance claim forms.
• Trinity Hills 24 Hour Pet HospitalminorOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital at 240 Na'a Plaza SW, Calgary AB T3H 6A4. Aspen Animal Hospital refers clients to this facility for after-hours emergencies during their closed hours.
• Fish Creek Pet HospitalminorOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital at 15311 Bannister Rd SE, Calgary AB T2X 1Z3. Aspen Animal Hospital refers clients to this facility for after-hours emergencies.
• Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency (SAVE)minorOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital located 15 minutes outside Calgary in Okotoks. Aspen Animal Hospital refers clients to this facility for after-hours emergencies.
• C.A.R.E. Centre Animal HospitalminorOthers24-hour emergency animal hospital located at 7140-12 Street SE, Calgary. Aspen Animal Hospital recommends this facility for after-hours emergencies, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• MyVetStorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline e-commerce platform integrated with Aspen Animal Hospital website. Allows clients to browse and purchase pet supplies, medications, and products from the comfort of their home. Accessed through myvetstore.ca/aspenanimalhospital.
• Sister Practices (VetStrategy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther veterinary practices within the VetStrategy network. If Aspen Animal Hospital cannot accommodate vaccine appointments within required timeframes, they can schedule clients at sister practices. The clinic is part of the Central Independent Vetcare network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Fish Creek Pet Hospital: Calgary 24-hour emergency hospital serving south Calgary; Aspen refers after-hours cases here. Comparable full-service companion animal peer in a different quadrant of the same city.
• Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre: Calgary specialty and emergency veterinary center comparable in advanced-service positioning (surgery, internal medicine, oncology) — represents the specialty tier above Aspen's general practice offering.
• Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency (SAVE): After-hours emergency hospital in Okotoks serving Calgary region. Aspen refers emergencies here; comparable 24-hour emergency/ER model.
• C.A.R.E. Centre Animal Hospital: Calgary-based 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital that Aspen recommends for after-hours emergencies. Regional peer offering overlapping acute and emergency care.

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large multi-specialty veterinary hospital network across North America. Represents the consolidator/institutional owner archetype against which Aspen's independent status is benchmarked.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general veterinary practice network in North America with co-located PetSmart clinics. Broad incumbent peer for wellness, vaccination and preventive care services.
• VetStrategy: VetStrategy is the Canadian veterinary network of which Aspen is a sister practice. Directly comparable network operator in the companion animal clinic space with shared branding, marketing and referral infrastructure.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large North American companion animal hospital network (Mars Petcare) with multiple Calgary-area locations. Broad incumbent offering the same primary, surgical and preventive care as Aspen.

Direct peers

• Trinity Hills 24 Hour Pet Hospital: Calgary-based 24-hour veterinary hospital that is both a VetStrategy sister practice and an explicit after-hours emergency referral destination for Aspen. Direct geographic and service-line peer.
• Edgemont Veterinary Clinic: Independent Calgary companion animal clinic where Aspen's current Practice Manager previously worked. Direct local competitor for primary, surgical and preventive care in northwest Calgary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspen-animal-hospital

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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