Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital

What Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital does

Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned, multi-location veterinary practice based in Bomaderry, New South Wales, operating across four sites in the Shoalhaven region: the Bomaderry main hospital (a purpose-built facility opened in 2022), Curley's Bay Veterinary Hospital at Culburra Beach, Shoalhaven Heads Veterinary Clinic, and the Four Paws Rehab Centre. The practice employs approximately 25 staff including eight veterinarians with qualifications from the University of Sydney, University of Queensland, and Charles Sturt University, supported by Certificate IV-trained veterinary nurses and led by sole owner Dr Neal Johnson (B.V.Sc., partner since 1995).

The service portfolio spans companion-animal consultations, vaccinations, dentistry, and microchipping; advanced medical diagnostics and treatments including ultrasonography, digital radiography, in-house clinical pathology, chemotherapy, and PennHIP hip evaluation; surgical procedures covering desexing, soft tissue, dental, ophthalmic, orthopaedic (including BOAS), and emergency work; large-animal services for cattle, horses, alpacas, and other livestock delivered via on-farm visits; and ancillary modules including Happy Feet Grooming Parlour, Puppy Preschool, and the Four Paws Rehab hydrotherapy and laser therapy programmes. Underlying technology comprises industry-standard diagnostic imaging equipment, a Three-wavelength Multi Radiance Medical Laser, an in-house clinical pathology laboratory, and the PennHIP radiography protocol, with online booking via VetLink Pro and Square for grooming appointments.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model, charging per-consultation, per-procedure, and per-program fees that are not publicly disclosed; 24-hour after-hours emergency services and specialised procedures (e.g. 24-hour care noted as potentially exceeding AUD $1,000/day) supplement routine revenue. Customer segments are consumer-facing: dog and cat owners as the primary segment, livestock and equine owners as a secondary segment, and an emergency/specialist-care segment requiring after-hours or advanced surgery. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the four physical locations, on-farm visits, phone and online booking, and community-driven marketing through Facebook, Instagram, and word of mouth.

Name

Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital

Legal name

Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://bomaderryvets.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned, four-location veterinary practice in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales providing small-animal, large-animal, surgical, rehabilitation, grooming, and training services. It is operated by a team of eight veterinarians led by sole owner Dr Neal Johnson.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD), Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB), Emergency & After-Hours Large Animal Veterinary Care (AFACADAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Small animal care
• Large animal care
• Pet rehabilitation
• Surgical procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Bomaderry

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Professional veterinary consultations, medical treatments, vaccinations, health checks, and preventative care for small and large animals. Revenue generated through service fees per consultation and procedure.
2. Surgical Procedures: Orthopaedic, soft tissue, dental, ophthalmic, and emergency surgical procedures. Includes desexing, fracture repairs, BOAS surgery, and caesarean sections.
3. Rehabilitation Services: Four Paws Rehab Centre offering hydrotherapy, myofunction massage, and laser therapy for pet recovery and senior pet care.
4. Grooming Services: Happy Feet Grooming Parlour providing full grooming and styling for small to medium breed dogs.
5. Puppy Preschool Training: Puppy training program with 5 one-hour classes covering socialisation and basic obedience for puppies aged 8-16 weeks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital is a multi-location veterinary hospital network providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care for small animals, large animals (cattle, horses, alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs), and exotic pets across four locations in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The Bomaderry main hospital, opened in a purpose-built 2022 facility, houses in-house imaging (digital radiography, ultrasonography, PennHIP), an on-site clinical pathology laboratory, surgical and dental suites, and operates seven days a week with 24/7 after-hours emergency service. Complementary offerings include the Four Paws Rehab Centre (hydrotherapy, myofunction massage, laser therapy), Happy Feet Grooming Parlour, and Puppy Preschool.

Product overview

Bomaderry Veterinary Hospital operates as a multi-location veterinary hospital network with four clinic locations (Bomaderry, Curleys Bay, Shoalhaven Heads, and Four Paws Rehab Centre) providing comprehensive veterinary services. The core offering encompasses healthcare, medical, and surgical services for small animals under one roof, complemented by large animal services for livestock owners. Add-on service modules include Four Paws Rehab Centre (rehabilitation therapy), Happy Feet Grooming Parlour (pet grooming), and Puppy Preschool (training). The practice serves the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales with a team of veterinarians and support staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary Healthcare Services Preventative healthcare for cats and dogs including vaccinations, dentistry, flea and tick control, health checks, intestinal parasite control, microchipping, pet insurance guidance, reproduction services, specialist referrals, and leptospirosis prevention.
• Medical Services Advanced medical diagnostics and treatments including chemotherapy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, in-house clinical pathology, and PennHIP hip evaluation.
• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical procedures including desexing, soft tissue surgery, BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) surgery, dental surgery, ophthalmic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and emergency procedures.
• Large Animal Veterinary Services Veterinary services for livestock including alpacas, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, donkeys, and pigs, covering herd health, reproduction, dentistry, pregnancy testing, artificial insemination, pathology testing (Johnes, Brucellosis, Pestivirus), foot trimming, and emergency care delivered on-farm.
• Four Paws Rehab Centre Specialised pet rehabilitation centre offering hydrotherapy, myofunction (massage), and Multi Radiance Medical three-wavelength laser therapy for pets recovering from injury or surgery and for senior pet care programs.
• Happy Feet Grooming Parlour Full grooming and styling services for small to medium breed dogs using Australian-made products with natural ingredients; bookings handled via Square online booking.
• Puppy Preschool Puppy training program of 5 one-hour classes covering socialisation and basic obedience for puppies aged 8-16 weeks, using positive reward-based training methods.
• 24/7 After-Hours Emergency Veterinary Service 24/7 after-hours emergency veterinary care delivered via a dedicated emergency phone line, supporting pet owners across the Shoalhaven region with variable cost depending on services required (potentially exceeding AUD 1,000 per day for 24-hour care).

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of dogs and 70% of cats suffer from dental disease by age 3 - early intervention prevents serious health issues
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VetPartners Australia: One of Australia's largest veterinary groups, actively consolidating independent regional and metro clinics. Operates a network with comparable GP, surgical, emergency and large-animal services, and is a likely acquirer/bidder for independent regional practices like Bomaderry.
• Greencross Vets: Australia's largest veterinary operator with ~160+ clinics nationwide, listed under Greencross Limited. While much larger and diversified into pet retail (Petbarn), Greencross Vets directly competes with Bomaderry for GP, specialist, and emergency animal care in regional Australia, making it the most important direct competitor benchmark.
• University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Large multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital offering advanced diagnostics and specialist services similar to Bomaderry's orthopaedic, oncology, and ultrasonography capabilities. Serves as both a specialist referral channel for regional practices and a comparable teaching-grade multi-specialty benchmark.
• Petbarn Veterinary Services: In-store veterinary clinics operated through Petbarn retail stores (under Greencross Limited). Increasingly opening low-cost community clinics in regional catchments, directly competing with Bomaderry's primary care and vaccination services on convenience and price.
• Animal Referral Hospital (ARH): Australia's leading network of veterinary specialist and emergency hospitals, owned by Mars Petcare. Bomaderry's emergency/orthopaedic/oncology offerings directly compete for specialty referral cases in the greater NSW region, and ARH is the dominant downstream referral destination for practices like Bomaderry today.

Direct peers

• Shoalhaven Veterinary Group / South Coast Vets (regional NSW independents): Use the linked regional indie with shared Bomaderry/Shoalhaven market overlap as a comparably-sized direct competitor in the same catchment - same regional NSW clientele, similar companion + livestock mix. NB: the secondary brand '[email protected]' overlaps with this listing.
• MediVet (Independent Vet Group): Network of independent veterinary clinics in Australia focused on high-quality community care. Provides a regional multi-clinic operating model similar to Bomaderry's Bomaderry/Curleys Bay/Heads structure, with comparable wellness, surgical and emergency positioning.

Regional players

• Vets on Parker (small regional practice): Representative small regional veterinary clinic of similar headcount and structure to Bomaderry, used as a benchmark for regional Australian GP-and-surgical indie practices. Comparable service model but location data not verifiable - included as a structural reference for regional-indie valuation benchmarking.
• Vetmed (Wollongong/Illawarra regional vet): Mid-sized multi-vet independent regional practice serving the Illawarra/Wollongong area of NSW. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and regional-independence profile, operating in an adjacent catchment to Bomaderry with a similar companion and large animal mix.

Others

• RSPCA NSW Veterinary Hospital: Not-for-profit veterinary hospital offering affordable companion animal care with rehabilitation and surgical capabilities. Operates in the broader NSW market as a price-anchored alternative for routine and specialist care, creating indirect price pressure on regional private clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BomaderryVeterinaryHospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/bomaderryvethospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bomaderry-veterinary-hospital

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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