Community Care Veterinary Specialists

What Community Care Veterinary Specialists does

Community Care Veterinary Specialists (CCVS), legally operated as Veterinary Surgicenter, Inc., is a privately-held specialty and emergency veterinary practice founded in 2022 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. The company operates two physical locations: the Meadowbrook site (3515 NW 98th Street), which provides 24/7-adjacent emergency and critical care, oncology, specialty surgery, and diagnostic imaging with extended hours (7am to midnight, 365 days a year); and the Tower Hill site (310 NW 76th Drive, Suite C), which focuses on outpatient surgery and dental procedures Monday through Friday. The practice is staffed by 13 veterinarians across 21 total employees, including board-certified specialists holding DACVECC, DACVIM-Oncology, DACVS-SA, and DACVR/DACVR-EDI credentials, supported by technical and administrative teams.

CCVS generates revenue through professional-services billing for emergency visits, specialty surgical procedures (soft tissue, orthopedic, minimally invasive, TPLO), oncology evaluation and treatment, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, echocardiogram, digital radiology), and dental procedures. Pricing is quote-based per case and not publicly disclosed, with payment facilitated through third-party financing partners (Cherry, CareCredit, Scratch Pay) to broaden access. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer for pet owners combined with a B2B referral channel (the rVetLink portal) for general practice veterinarians across North Central Florida, supported by local SEO targeting approximately 16 surrounding communities. The company also operates a pet blood donor program and offers RACE-approved continuing education courses to veterinary professionals, signaling ecosystem-building beyond direct patient services. No funding rounds, parent company, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary software products are disclosed; the technology footprint is limited to standard clinical imaging equipment, consumer website tooling, and referral/form-management platforms.

Name

Community Care Veterinary Specialists

Legal name

Veterinary Surgicenter, Inc.

Website

https://ccvetspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Care Veterinary Specialists is a privately-held specialty and emergency veterinary practice operating two clinics in Gainesville, Florida, providing board-certified emergency, oncology, surgery, radiology, and dental services to pet owners across North Central Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Veterinary Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary emergency care
• Specialty veterinary surgery
• Veterinary oncology services
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency and Critical Care Services: 24/7 emergency veterinary services with extended hours (7am-midnight) at Meadowbrook location, 365 days per year
2. Specialty Surgery: Soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures including TPLO, laparoscopic procedures, and trauma care
3. Oncology Services: Cancer treatment and evaluation by boarded veterinary oncologist
4. Dental Services: Outpatient dental procedures at Tower Hill location
5. Diagnostic Imaging: Radiology, ultrasound, and echocardiogram services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Care Veterinary Specialists operates two specialty veterinary hospital locations in Gainesville, FL, delivering emergency and critical care, specialty surgery, oncology, dental services, and diagnostic imaging for companion animals. The Meadowbrook location provides 24/7 emergency, oncology, surgery, and radiology 365 days per year (7am–midnight), while the Tower Hill location provides outpatient surgery and dentistry Monday–Friday. Board-certified diplomates in emergency/critical care, oncology, surgery, and radiology staff the practice, which also accepts referrals from general practice veterinarians through the rVetLink portal.

Product overview

Community Care Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) operates two specialty veterinary hospital locations in Gainesville, FL: Meadowbrook (3515 NW 98th Street) offering emergency/critical care, oncology, surgery, and radiology/diagnostics; and Tower Hill (310 NW 76th Drive, Suite C) providing outpatient surgery and dental services. The dual-location model serves North Central Florida communities with 365-day emergency availability at Meadowbrook and scheduled outpatient procedures at Tower Hill. Core services include emergency/critical care, oncology, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, radiology (ultrasound, echocardiogram, digital radiography), and dental services. Additional offerings include a veterinarian referral portal (rVetLink), blood donor program, and RACE-approved continuing education courses for veterinary professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency/Critical Care 24/7 emergency and critical care veterinary services for pets, available 365 days a year at the Meadowbrook location. Includes triage assessment, stabilization, and treatment for accidents, injuries, and acute illnesses. Intended for pet owners whose animals need urgent care outside primary-vet hours.
• Pet Oncology Specialty pet cancer evaluation and treatment services provided by a board-certified veterinary oncologist at the Meadowbrook location, including diagnostic workups and treatment planning. Intended for pet owners whose animals have been diagnosed with or are being evaluated for cancer.
• Pet Surgery Specialty surgical treatment for soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in pets, including fracture repairs, traumatic injuries, laparoscopic procedures (spays, gastropexy), and TPLO surgery for cranial cruciate ligament injuries. Emphasis on safe anesthesia and pain management. Available at both Meadowbrook and Tower Hill locations.
• Radiology (Ultrasounds and Echocardiograms) Diagnostic imaging services including abdominal ultrasound, cardiac echocardiogram, and digital radiology, performed by a board-certified veterinary radiologist at the Meadowbrook location. Available to pet owners directly and via veterinarian referral.
• Pet Dental Services Comprehensive pet dental care including routine dental procedures, digital dental radiology, and oral surgery, performed by veterinary dentists at the Tower Hill location. Intended for pet owners seeking preventive and advanced dental care for companion animals.
• Outpatient Surgery Intermediate to advanced outpatient surgical procedures performed at the Tower Hill location in a tranquil, intimate environment. Operates Monday–Friday, 7am–5:30pm.
• rVetLink Veterinarian Referral Portal Online referral portal enabling general-practice veterinarians to submit patient referrals to CCVS specialty services (emergency, surgery, oncology, diagnostic imaging).
• RACE-Approved Continuing Education Courses In-person RACE-approved continuing education seminars for veterinary professionals, covering topics such as leptospirosis, cranial cruciate ligament injury, brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, and surgical techniques, with credit hours applicable to license renewal.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CherryminorOthersPayment plan financing option offered to pet owners to help manage veterinary care costs.
• CareCreditminorOthersHealthcare credit card offered at both Meadowbrook and Tower Hill locations for pet care financing.
• Scratch PayminorOthersPayment plan option for pet owners available at Tower Hill/Veterinary Surgicenter location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PetVet Care Centers: Network of general practice, emergency, and specialty veterinary hospitals across the US, owned by BDT & MSD Partners. Comparable to CCVS in combining specialty/ER services with broader primary care, and a likely consolidator in CCVS's regional footprint.
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: Largest US operator of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, owned by Mars Petcare. Operates 24/7 multi-specialty hospitals in secondary markets across the US, directly comparable to CCVS in oncology, surgery, and emergency service mix, but at materially greater scale and capital depth.
• MedVet: Network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals with strong regional coverage in the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable to CCVS in offering multi-specialty referral services including oncology, surgery, and emergency care, though typically operating larger 24/7 hospitals.
• NVA (National Veterinary Associates): Large network of veterinary hospitals including specialty and emergency divisions across the US and Canada. Overlaps with CCVS's specialty/ER service model and represents another consolidator actively acquiring independent specialty practices.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Part of Mars Petcare, VCA operates one of the largest networks of veterinary hospitals in North America, including specialty and emergency services. Overlaps with CCVS in specialty referral, emergency, oncology, and surgery, though VCA also includes general practice.

Emerging players

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Fast-growing consolidator of general practice, emergency, and specialty veterinary hospitals across the US. Comparable service mix to CCVS (ER, surgery, oncology) with an aggressive acquisition strategy in regional markets that could include North Central Florida.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): Rapidly expanding emergency-only veterinary hospital chain with a customer-experience focus and true 24/7 hours. Comparable to CCVS's Meadowbrook ER operations and patient-experience positioning, and a potential expansion threat in regional markets.

Direct peers

• Affiliated Veterinary Specialists: Group of independently operated specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Southeast US. Comparable to CCVS in offering multi-specialty referral services in regional markets and competing for primary vet referrals.
• Pet Emergency and Specialty Center (PESC): Independent emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals in select US markets offering 24/7 ER, surgery, oncology, and imaging services. Closest match to CCVS in scope (multi-specialty, ER, surgery, oncology, diagnostics) and independent ownership profile.

Regional players

• University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Small Animal Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital located in Gainesville, FL, providing 24/7 emergency and specialty services. Most direct local competitor and a referral alternative for complex cases that CCVS also targets, but operates at academic scale with a larger specialist faculty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCVSMeadowbrook
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccvetspecialists.com
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-care-veterinary-specialists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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