Bayshore Animal Hospital

What Bayshore Animal Hospital does

Bayshore Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary hospital operating from a single location at 5942 34th Street West, Suite 101, in Bradenton, Florida. Founded in 1965, the practice has served the Bradenton community for 60+ years and is owned and operated by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a diversified veterinary services organization. The hospital employs approximately 24 staff, including five veterinarians, a hospital manager, customer service representatives, and veterinary technicians, and operates standard business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–12pm), with after-hours emergencies referred to three partner emergency hospitals.

The service portfolio spans preventive and wellness care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, diet/nutrition), diagnostics (radiography, EKG, endoscopy, in-house laboratory, allergy testing), surgery (soft tissue, spay/neuter), dentistry (exams, cleanings, full-mouth radiographs, extractions), and adjunctive therapies (laser therapy, acupuncture). The practice also serves exotic pet owners (birds, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, reptiles, and small mammals), issues federally accredited domestic health certificates for travel, and provides end-of-life services (euthanasia, cremation). Digital channels include the practice website, online appointment booking, an online pharmacy storefront, the PetOne Veterinary App, and WCAG-compliant accessibility.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services revenue, with pay-as-you-go billing and no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Patient acquisition is driven by local promotional offers (first-visit discounts, adoption-coded free exams, vaccine events), the NVA/NVA-branded digital platform, and 60+ years of community brand equity. The hospital holds AVMA professional membership and is part of NVA's broader veterinary hospital portfolio.

Name

Bayshore Animal Hospital

Legal name

Bayshore Animal Hospital

Website

https://bayshoreanimalhospital.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bayshore Animal Hospital is a single-location, full-service small animal veterinary hospital in Bradenton, Florida, founded in 1965 and owned by National Veterinary Associates. It serves local pet owners with wellness, diagnostic, surgical, dental, therapy, and exotic pet care services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAK), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Small animal care
• Pet medical services
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Fee-for-service veterinary medical care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgeries, dental care, diagnostic services, and treatments. Services provided directly at the hospital location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bayshore Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary hospital operating from a single location in Bradenton, FL since 1965. It provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics (radiography, laboratory, EKG, endoscopy), soft tissue surgery, dentistry, holistic therapy (laser therapy, acupuncture), end-of-life care (euthanasia, cremation), and domestic health certificates for pet travel.

Product overview

Bayshore Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. The hospital operates as a unified offering with services organized across multiple categories: General Wellness (Dentistry, Diet & Nutrition, Microchipping, Parasite Control, Vaccinations, Wellness & Preventive Care, Small Mammals & Pocket Pet Care), Diagnostic Services (Allergies, Laboratory Services, Radiography, EKG, Endoscopy), Surgery Services (Soft Tissue Surgery, Spay & Neuter), Holistic & Therapy Services (Laser Therapy, Acupuncture Therapy), Travel Certificate Services (Domestic Health Certificates), and End of Life Care (Cremation, Euthanasia). The hospital also provides Emergency Services referrals and holds AVMA membership accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary Dentistry

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersNVA is the parent company of Bayshore Veterinary Group. NVA provides privacy policy, terms of use, and operational infrastructure for the veterinary hospital network. The hospital operates under NVA's branding and compliance framework.
• ADA Site Compliance (ADASC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party accessibility partner engaged by NVA to audit website accessibility compliance with WCAG guidelines, ensuring the website is accessible to users with assistive technologies.
• Companion Veterinary & Urgent Care CenterminorOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital at 3915 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210. Referred to when Bayshore is closed.
• Animal ER of University ParkminorOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital at 8237 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34201. Referred to when Bayshore is closed.
• Bradenton Veterinary EmergencyminorOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital at 2910 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205. Referred to when Bayshore is closed.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)minorOthersProfessional association membership providing standards, resources, and accreditation for veterinary practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bradenton Veterinary Emergency: Bradenton-based emergency veterinary facility. Direct local competitor to Bayshore for after-hours and urgent care cases.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: General practice and specialty veterinary network offering primary care, surgery, and holistic services. Highly comparable service mix and emerging-player positioning relative to legacy hospital groups.
• Animal ER of University Park: 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital in the Bradenton area. Comparable emergency-service offering that captures after-hours cases Bayshore does not handle.
• Companion Veterinary & Urgent Care Center: Local Bradenton after-hours emergency and urgent care partner of Bayshore. Direct local competitor for emergency and acute cases that Bayshore refers away.
• PetVet Care Centers: Multi-site companion animal general practice group with a similar full-service model (wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics). Closest functional peer to Bayshore at a multi-location scale.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network. Comparable to elements of Bayshore's surgical and diagnostic services; primarily competes in the specialty/emergency segment Bayshore currently refers out.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest U.S. network of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals. Directly comparable to Bayshore as a multi-service general practice; broader geographically and the principal competitor to NVA-affiliated clinics like Bayshore.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Nation's largest general veterinary practice chain, operating inside PetSmart locations. Comparable to Bayshore on core preventive/wellness services; differentiates via scale, packaged wellness plans, and standardized pricing.

Regional players

• MedVet: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network concentrated in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Comparable to Bayshore on specialty/emergency capability; provides a benchmark for where Bayshore could expand if it added urgent care.

Others

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Parent company of Bayshore and a major veterinary consolidator. Comparable through shared marketing, brand, and operational infrastructure; included as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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