Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals

What Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals does

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals is a privately held, independently operated veterinary practice serving pet owners in the Bega Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The business operates two physical clinic locations — one in Bega and one in Cobargo — and employs seven staff, including an Operations Manager (Leena Patrickson). The practice delivers a comprehensive range of small-animal veterinary services directly to consumers, including microchipping, vaccinations, behavioral advice, dental care, emergency treatment, desexing, orthopaedic procedures, routine health checks, and tick control — the latter reflecting the regional relevance of paralysis-tick prevention on the NSW South Coast.

The business model is a standard direct-to-consumer veterinary services model, generating revenue from consultations, surgical procedures, and ancillary product sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. To broaden access and reduce customer-payment friction, the practice has integrated third-party platforms: PawsApp for online appointment booking, VetPay for installment-based payment plans, and Centrepay for direct deductions from government welfare payments. The practice is also registered with the National Microchip Database to provide compliant pet identification services. There is no public social media presence, no disclosed parent company, and no external funding — the business operates as a standalone local service provider.

From a technology and operational standpoint, the practice relies on conventional veterinary clinical workflows rather than proprietary technology, AI, or digital health platforms. Its competitive position rests on its dual-site geographic coverage of a rural catchment area, community-rooted reputation, and accessibility features such as flexible payment options — all characteristic of a mature, small-scale regional service business.

Name

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals

Legal name

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals

Website

https://begacobargovethospitals.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals is a privately held, two-clinic veterinary practice in the Bega Valley region of NSW, Australia, employing seven staff to deliver standard small-animal veterinary services — including surgery, dentistry, and emergency care — directly to local pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB), Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary healthcare services
• Companion animal care
• Surgical veterinary services
• Pet vaccination programs
• Emergency veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bega

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: One-time service fees for consultations, examinations, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental services, and emergency care. Full payment required on day of treatment. The practice accepts Cash, Eftpos, Cheques, and Credit cards (Visa and Master).
2. VetPay Payment Plan: Third-party payment plan financing allowing customers to pay for pet treatment over time. An initial deposit is taken by the clinic, with future payments direct debited from the customer's nominated bank account. Fees and charges apply for this service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals is a dual-location companion-animal veterinary practice providing preventive healthcare, surgical services, and emergency care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, horses, and exotic pets. Core offerings include vaccinations, microchipping, health checks, dental procedures, desexing, orthopaedic surgery, behavioural advice, tick control, and after-hours emergency services delivered through two physical clinics in Bega and Cobargo, NSW.

Product overview

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals is a dual-location veterinary practice offering a comprehensive range of healthcare, surgical, and pet care services. The core offering consists of healthcare services (Microchipping, Cat Vaccination, Dog Vaccination, Behavioural Advice), surgical services (Dental, Emergency Procedures, Desexing, Orthopaedic Surgery), and pet care services (Health Checks, Tick Control). The hospital operates from two locations in Bega and Cobargo, NSW, and integrates with PawsApp for online appointment booking, VetPay for payment plans, and Centrepay for payment assistance. Services are designed for companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and horses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microchipping Microchip implantation service providing permanent identification for pets, with the unique microchip code registered to a national database to support recovery of lost pets. For pet owners in the Bega Valley.
• Cat Vaccination Vaccination services for cats, including kitten vaccination programs and adult cat booster vaccinations against Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Herpesvirus, FIV, FeLV, and Chlamydia felis. For cat owners in the local community.
• Dog Vaccination Vaccination services for dogs, including puppy vaccination programs and adult dog booster vaccinations against Parvovirus, Distemper, Canine Cough, Leptospirosis, and Infectious Hepatitis. For dog owners in the local community.
• Behavioural Advice Veterinary consultation service addressing behavioural problems in pets, investigating medical and environmental causes and providing training recommendations. For pet owners experiencing behavioural issues with their animals.
• Dental Services Professional dental cleaning under anaesthesia using ultrasonic scalers, polishing, extractions, and gum surgery services to treat and prevent dental disease in pets. For pet owners seeking dental care for their companion animals.
• Emergency Procedures After-hours emergency veterinary care for critical illness or injury, including assessment, treatment, and referral to specialist centres when needed. For pet owners requiring urgent veterinary attention outside regular hours.
• Desexing Surgical sterilisation procedure (castration for males, speying for females) performed as a routine surgery with pain management and post-operative care. For pet owners seeking routine reproductive surgery for their cats and dogs.
• Orthopaedic Surgery Surgical procedures related to bones and joints, including cranial cruciate ligament repair, fracture repair, and amputations, with referrals to specialists for complex cases such as spinal surgery. For pet owners requiring orthopaedic intervention for their animals.
• Health Checks Annual wellness examinations for pets including physical exams, vaccinations, parasite checks, heart checks, dental health checks, and blood/urine tests for early disease detection. For pet owners seeking preventive healthcare for their companion animals.
• Tick Control Tick prevention and control services including product recommendations, tick search demonstrations, and education on paralysis tick prevention for dogs and cats. For pet owners in the Bega Valley region where paralysis ticks are present.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Animal Referral Hospital (ARH): Multi-site specialist and emergency veterinary hospital group in Australia. Comparable as a companion animal hospital operator; competes indirectly by capturing referral cases (orthopaedic, emergency) that Bega currently refers out.
• Petstock Vet: Retail-anchored veterinary clinic network operated by Petstock, a major Australian pet supplies retailer. Comparable as a general practice companion animal clinic operator, often co-located with pet retail, increasing foot traffic and convenience.
• Greencross Vets: Australia's largest veterinary retail network, operating general practice clinics nationwide. Highly comparable as a companion animal GP provider with broader scale, capital, and corporate backing that competes for the same pet-owner wallet share.
• VetPartners Australia: Network of veterinary clinics and animal hospitals across Australia and New Zealand, including regional GP clinics. Directly comparable in offering general practice veterinary services, and a potential acquirer/roll-up consolidator for a small dual-site practice.

Direct peers

• Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital: Regional NSW South Coast veterinary hospital offering general practice and surgical services for companion animals. Closely comparable in scale, regional footprint, multi-service offering (dental, orthopaedic, emergency), and target customer base.

Regional players

• RSPCA NSW: Operates community veterinary clinics across New South Wales, often in regional areas, offering lower-cost and general practice services. Comparable in target customer (regional NSW pet owners) and service scope, with a community-mission orientation that competes on price.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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